Fractional CISO | Fractional CIO | Fractional CTO

Executive technology and security leadership working in harmony

Decades of success in highly regulated industries, securely driving next generation innovation, development, and operations.

100% Strategic Focus

No overhead, focused on value

Integrated Leadership

CIO + CISO + CTO as one

Right-Sized Security

Pragmatic, not bureaucratic

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Technology and Security Working as One

Many companies silo security from technology. That creates friction and slows innovation. We integrate them and turn security requirements into development velocity and compliance into competitive advantage.

Turning Techies into Technologists

We help technical teams understand technology in business context - not just the stack, but the cost-to-value ratio, the strategic why, and how to build safely without killing momentum.

Security That Accelerates

Builders drive innovation (the Id), compliance sets boundaries (the Super Ego), and integrated technology and security operations strike the critical balance (the Ego) that brings it all together. When these forces work together, security happens automatically and compliance flows naturally.

Right-Sized for Your Reality

To certify or not to certify - that is the question. Before committing to heavy frameworks like HITRUST or ISO, first understand what you're actually securing and why. We help you invest in readiness assessments and build a defensible security and privacy program that fits your business like a custom suit, not an off-the-rack impulse buy.

Flexible Engagement Models

From one-time advisory to ongoing fractional leadership, we adapt to your needs and timeline. Pay for strategic expertise when you need it, without the overhead of full-time executive hiring.

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Advisory

Strategic guidance for critical technology decisions, vendor selection, security assessments, and compliance initiatives. Get C-level expertise exactly when you need it - from strategy development through hands-on execution support.

Perfect for: Technology strategy development, vendor evaluations and implementation, security roadmaps, compliance planning and audit preparation, GRC tool standup, executive mentoring and development

We've successfully mentored technology leaders into executive roles as CIOs and CISOs, helping them develop the strategic thinking and business acumen needed at the C-level.

Project-Based

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Transition

Interim CIO/CISO leadership during searches, departures, or organizational changes. Maintain momentum and stability through critical transition periods with hands-on execution of key initiatives.

Ideal for: Leadership gaps, M&A integration, restructuring, temporary coverage needs, audit preparation, compliance certification drives

3-12 Months

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Fractional

Part-time executive leadership or departmental management with hands-on execution. We operate across the spectrum: board-level strategy, building and managing teams, implementing compliance frameworks, configuring tools, running audits, and delivering projects.

Best for: Companies seeking continuous leadership without full-time executive costs, organizations building or scaling security and compliance programs, teams needing both strategic direction and tactical execution

Ongoing Partnership

Strategic Expertise When and Where You Need It

Whether you're building your first technology leadership team or augmenting existing capabilities, fractional and advisory services let you access specialized expertise precisely matched to your current needs - without the commitment and overhead of full-time hiring.

Traditional Full-Time Hire

Total Annual Investment$230K-$408K

Recruiting Timeline3-6 months

ScopeSingle role focus

Business ExperienceVariable depth

Fractional/Advisory Model

Annual Investment$48K-$82K

Time to ValueImmediate

ScopeStrategy + Execution

Cross-functional ExpertiseTech, Security, Sales, Ops

* Cost ranges based on Glassdoor 2025 CIO/CISO salary data ($177K-$314K base) plus 30% benefits overhead (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Vitso pricing reflects list to average rates depending on engagement scope and commitment level.

Why this exists

Who it is for

Executive technology and security leadership working in harmony

Technology and Security Working as One

Turning Techies into Technologists

Security That Accelerates

Right-Sized for Your Reality

Flexible Engagement Models

Advisory

Transition

Fractional

Strategic Expertise When and Where You Need It

Traditional Full-Time Hire

Fractional/Advisory Model

Technical HIPAA Training for Builders

Ready to Elevate Your Technology Strategy?

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Tom Smolinsky

Fractional CISO, CIO & CTO Leadership That Accelerates Growth

Executive technology and security leadership working in harmony

Technology and Security Working as One

Turning Techies into Technologists

Security That Accelerates

Right-Sized for Your Reality

Flexible Engagement Models

Advisory

Transition

Fractional

Strategic Expertise When and Where You Need It

Traditional Full-Time Hire

Fractional/Advisory Model

Technical HIPAA Training for Builders

Ready to Elevate Your Technology Strategy?

📞 Call Us

📅 Schedule