Fractional CISO in London

Fractional CISO support in London, delivered by Richard J. Keenlyside - a senior technology operator with three decades of board-level leadership across UK and international businesses. London concentrates the UK's financial services, retail HQs, professional services and PE-backed mid-market - the densest fractional executive market in Europe.

Sectors typically served in London

How the engagement works

On-site days in central London by arrangement (typically weekly to fortnightly), with the rest of the engagement run remotely and by phone.

Travel and on-site: Easy access from anywhere on the UK mainline rail network. In-person availability typically 1–2 days per week for London engagements.

Genuine experience anchor

Multiple London-headquartered engagements over the past two decades - including senior IT leadership at Sainsbury's (Holborn), and Group CIO roles at Mothercare, GAME, GameStation and FitFlop, all London-area businesses.

Who this is for

Businesses handling sensitive data, in regulated sectors, or facing rising customer/insurer security requirements that exceed what an MSP or IT manager can credibly own.

Typical outcomes

Frequently asked questions

How is the Fractional CISO engagement structured in London?

On-site days in central London by arrangement (typically weekly to fortnightly), with the rest of the engagement run remotely and by phone.

What experience do you bring to Fractional CISO work in London?

Multiple London-headquartered engagements over the past two decades - including senior IT leadership at Sainsbury's (Holborn), and Group CIO roles at Mothercare, GAME, GameStation and FitFlop, all London-area businesses.

Who is this Fractional CISO service typically for?

Businesses handling sensitive data, in regulated sectors, or facing rising customer/insurer security requirements that exceed what an MSP or IT manager can credibly own.

What does a typical Fractional CISO engagement deliver?

Most Fractional CISO engagements run for an initial 90-day discovery period followed by an ongoing leadership cadence. Typical outcomes include: A current-state security posture with a prioritised remediation plan; ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials Plus or equivalent readiness; Tested incident-response and crisis-communications playbooks; Credible board-level reporting on cyber risk.

How do travel and on-site days work for London?

Easy access from anywhere on the UK mainline rail network. In-person availability typically 1–2 days per week for London engagements.

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