When is the right time to hire a CISO?

Information security is continuously evolving – both technologically and regulatory. Nevertheless, we see that many organizations try to spread the security responsibility between the IT department and employees in completely different roles. This can be understandable from a resource standpoint, but it is rarely effective – and often risky.

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At Sicra, we offer CISO-for-hire – a flexible solution for companies that need strategic security leadership 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.