Virtual Leadership

Senior security and IT leadership, without the permanent hire

We take the CISO or IT Manager seat directly. Your security programme, your IT infrastructure, your board reporting. We own it and run it while you focus on the business. Interim for a defined period, or fractional on an ongoing retainer.

20+
Years combined experience
10+
Regulatory frameworks and standards covered
10-30%
Typical annual savings on IT and security costs
10+
Relevant certifications held across our team
Virtual CISO

Your security programme in experienced hands

Highly experienced ISOs and CISOs command £150,000 a year or more, plus benefits. Many businesses carry real security risk and regulatory exposure without one in the seat but do not have the budget for a full-time hire. We step into the role directly, running your security programme, advising the board, and ensuring you meet regulatory obligations while your IT team handles day-to-day technology operations.

Highly experienced leadership across financial services, healthcare, and hospitality
Regulatory compliance programme ownership across ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR, and beyond
Board-level reporting, risk appetite setting, and audit liaison
ISO roles delivered at ReBound, Rainforest Alliance, ITSS, PPHE, and Bupa
Minimum three-month engagement; scales to an ongoing fractional retainer
Ryland Deakin
Ryland Deakin
Lead Consultant · CISM, Security+, MCP
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Interim CISO
On demand, at the level you need

Whether you are building a security function for the first time, covering a departure, or need defined-term ownership for a project or audit, we step in quickly. We operate at ISO level for day-to-day security management or CISO level for board reporting and strategic oversight. We step back cleanly when you are ready.

Fractional CISO
Ongoing senior oversight

Dedicated security leadership at a cadence that fits your business. We run your programme, attend board and audit meetings, manage vendor relationships, and keep your security posture moving forward without the overhead of a permanent hire.

Virtual / Fractional IT Manager

IT leadership on demand, without the permanent headcount

Hiring a senior IT Manager takes months and locks you into a fixed cost. Organisations of all sizes often need that leadership to drive transformation, manage vendors, or hold the function through a transition. We take on the role directly, owning strategy and delivery while your team handles day-to-day operations.

Microsoft 365, Azure, and ITIL v4 certified across healthcare, finance, and hospitality
Infrastructure savings delivered up to £1M per year through consolidation and renegotiation
Vendor management, procurement, and contract negotiation handled directly
IT management and infrastructure roles at PPHE Hotel Group, ING, NHS, Imperial London Hotels, and ReBound
Minimum three-month engagement; scales to an ongoing fractional retainer
Interim IT Manager
Gap cover and transition

When your IT Manager leaves, a major migration is underway, or a project needs senior ownership, we take the seat within days. We maintain continuity across your team and vendors and hand over cleanly when you hire permanently or the project lands.

Fractional IT Manager
Ongoing strategic oversight

Regular dedicated days each month to run your IT function strategically. We manage your roadmap, hold vendor relationships, chair steering meetings, and keep your infrastructure aligned to business priorities without a full-time salary commitment.

Our Credentials

Security and IT certifications held across our team

CISM
CISM
CISSP
CISSP
ISO 27001
ISO 27001
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA
ITIL v4
ITIL v4
Microsoft Azure
Azure
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
How it works

From first call to in the role

Step 1
Discovery call

30 minutes to understand your situation, gaps, and timeline. No preparation needed on your side.

Step 2
Engagement scoping

We propose a structure, level, and start date within 48 hours. You decide what fits.

Step 3
In the role

Most engagements start within two weeks of agreement. We hit the ground running.

Get Started

Ready to talk?

Tell us what you need covered. We’ll confirm whether we’re the right fit and outline an engagement structure within a day.