Industry-Specific Pricing
Fractional CTO Cost for Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity fractional CTO services: $6,000-$15,000/month. Get specialized expertise for your industry's unique technical challenges.
Cybersecurity CTO Pricing Overview
Price Range
$6,000-$15,000
per month
Typical Engagement
12+ months
minimum commitment
Recommended Package
Growth
$5,999/month
Why Cybersecurity Pricing Varies
Cybersecurity companies have unique technical requirements that affect fractional CTO pricing:
- Compliance requirements
- Threat landscape
- Security automation
- Enterprise integration
- Performance impact
Specialized Cybersecurity Expertise
Key Skills Required
- Security architecture
- Threat modeling
- Penetration testing
- SOC 2 compliance
- Zero trust architecture
- Incident response
Common Challenges
- Compliance requirements
- Threat landscape
- Security automation
- Enterprise integration
- Performance impact
What's Included for Cybersecurity
Security architecture
Compliance framework
Threat model
Incident response plan
Security roadmap
ROI for Cybersecurity Companies
60-75%
Cost Savings vs Full-Time
3-6 Months
Typical ROI Timeline
$150K+
Average Annual Savings
Common Cybersecurity Wins:
- Faster time to market with proven architecture patterns
- Reduced compliance risk through expert guidance
- Better hiring outcomes with technical leadership
- Avoided costly technical debt and rewrites
Cybersecurity Packages
Starter
$2,999/month
10-15 hours/month
- Weekly strategy call
- Async support via Slack/email
- Architecture review
- Technology roadmap
- Vendor evaluation
Growth
$5,999/month
20-30 hours/month
- 2x weekly strategy calls
- Team mentorship and coaching
- Hiring support and interviews
- Code review processes
- Security and compliance guidance
Scale
$9,999/month
40+ hours/month
- Daily availability
- Leadership team participation
- Board meeting preparation and reporting
- Multi-team coordination
- M&A technical due diligence
All packages include Cybersecurity-specific expertise and deliverables
How Cybersecurity Compares to Other Industries
| Industry | Price Range | Complexity | Typical Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity | $6,000-$15,000 | High | 12+ months |
| Standard SaaS | $4,500-$12,000 | Medium | 6-12 months |
| E-commerce | $4,000-$11,000 | Medium | 6-12 months |
| Mobile Apps | $4,200-$11,500 | Medium | 6-12 months |
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