Fractional CTO for Cybersecurity in Austin
Austin's Leading Cybersecurity CTO as a Service
Austin is home to 1280+ startups, with Cybersecurity being a key growth sector. Our CTO as a service model combines deep Cybersecurity expertise with Austin market knowledge to help your company scale effectively.
Why Austin Cybersecurity Companies Choose Our CTO as a Service
Austin Market Expertise
- Access to experienced CTOs at Austin rates (30-40% below SF/NYC) without full-time commitment
- Deep connections to Austin startup community, accelerators (Capital Factory), and UT Austin talent
- Experience helping Austin companies scale from 5 to 50+ engineers during growth phase
- Knowledge of Austin's unique culture and remote-friendly work environment advantages
Cybersecurity Industry Expertise
- MVP development
- Scaling
- Team building
- Tech strategy
Challenges Facing Austin Cybersecurity Companies
Location Challenge
CTO salaries ($150k-$280k) have risen 45% in 3 years due to company relocations and startup growth
Location Challenge
Fierce talent competition from Tesla, Oracle, Apple, Amazon, and Google expansions
Industry Challenge
Threat detection
Industry Challenge
Compliance
Cybersecurity Tech Stack
languages
frameworks
databases
Compliance & Regulations
Austin-Specific
Business-friendly, no state income tax, lighter regulatory environment than CA/NY
Austin Cybersecurity Market Insights
Startups
1280+
Total in Austin
Avg Funding
$1.8M
Per company
Unicorns
12
Valued at $1B+
Austin's tech workforce grew 56% from 2019-2024, the fastest of any major US city, creating unprecedented demand for experienced technical leadership to scale startups.
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