Senior Technical Judgment

Fractional Assurance Advisor

Ongoing, senior-level technical judgment without operational overhead.

This is not a traditional fractional CISO.

There is no tool management, SOC oversight, or meeting theater.

The advisor exists to answer one recurring question:

"Are we actually confident in this decision — and should we be?"

When organizations use this service

Founder-led or PE-backed companies

Need quiet technical rigor without vendor noise

High-impact architecture decisions

Leadership teams making technical commitments

Organizations tired of vendor-driven narratives

Want independent assessment, not sales pitches

Executives who want a trusted counterweight

Independent voice for critical technical decisions

What the advisor does

Reviews major technical decisions before commitment
Identifies hidden assumptions and failure modes
Provides written monthly assurance memos
Acts as a second opinion during incidents or disputes
Performs targeted validation when claims matter

What the advisor does not do

Run tools or vendors

No operational responsibilities

Manage staff

No org chart ownership

Replace internal security leadership

Complements, not competes with internal teams

The role is intentionally narrow, senior, and judgment-based.

Pricing & engagement model

Monthly Retainer
$3,000 – $8,000
per month
Flexible Commitment
Month-to-month or short retainers available
Limited Client Count
To preserve independence and availability
Scope-Based Pricing
Final pricing depends on access requirements and scope

Why organizations choose this model

Because clarity is cheaper than cleanup — and honest answers are rare.

Ready for independent judgment?

Limited availability ensures dedicated attention to each client.