At Sicra, we offer CISO-for-hire – a flexible solution for companies that need strategic security management without the need for a full-time, in-house position.

Sicra’s CISO-for-hire model combines strategic advisory services with hands-on support. We can serve as an interim security leader, support an existing CISO or IT function or act as an advisor.

Why not just handle it internally?

Many of the organizations we work with have either:

• Attempted to assign security responsibilities to the IT department, or:
• Handed the responsibility to employees whose primary roles lie elsewhere.

Information security is a dedicated discipline

Without the necessary competences and experience, security efforts often become fragmented, reactive – or, in the worst cases, merely symbolic.

Common challenges we observe:

• Lack of a holistic oversight – measures are implemented without prioritization or grounding in business risk. Your security is only as strong as your weakest link!
• Unclear ownership and responsibility – “Who’s in charge?” is a recurring question
• Compliance issues with regulations such as GDPR, NIS2, and ISO27001
• Overburdened key personnel – security becomes an add-on, low on the priority list

The benefits of CISO-for-hire

By hiring an experienced CISO, you gain:

• End-to-end security leadership – from strategy and governance to incident response and vendor oversight.
• Broad industry experience – we know what works in practice
• Flexibility – you define the scope and duration. No need for a permanent hire.
• Objectivity – an external advisor offers a fresh perspective on weaknesses and opportunities.
• Deep expertise – our CISOs combine strategic insight with access to subject-matter specialists as needed.

How we deliver value:

• Analysis of your current IT infrastructure and security posture
• Development of security strategies and action plans
• Risk assessments and gap analyses aligned with ISO 27001 and NIS2
• Vendor management and support during procurement processes
• Awareness and training programs for employees
• Crisis management and post-incident review

Is this the right fit for your organization?

If any of the following statements sound familiar:

• “We know security is important, but we don’t know where to start.”
• “We’ve taken some measures, but we lack structure and visibility.
• We don’t have a dedicated resource, and it’s starting to show.”

Then CISO-for-hire may be the most reliable and cost-effective path to control, structure, and compliance – without having to build a full internal security team.

Let’s talk – no strings attached.
We’ll give you an honest assessment of your needs and how we might help.

Read more about the CISO-for-hire service here >