When Does a Business Need a Fractional CISO?
Your company may be ready for a Fractional CISO when security responsibilities have outgrown the time, experience, or authority available within the current structure.
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Location: Eugene
Services: Cybersecurity Risk Assessments, Risk Assurance & Advisory Services
Industries: Educational Institutions, FinTech, Financial Services, Nonprofit, Professional Services, Technology
Linsey helps organizations bridge the gap between business objectives, technology decisions, and cybersecurity risk through virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) and cybersecurity advisory services. She partners with executive and technology leaders to evaluate cybersecurity programs, establish governance structures, develop strategic roadmaps, strengthen cybersecurity culture, support the secure adoption of emerging technologies, and provide executive-level reporting that enables informed, risk-based decision making.
Linsey began her career in banking in 2007 before transitioning into cybersecurity and information security leadership roles within the financial services industry. Over more than 13 years in cybersecurity, she has helped organizations secure and enable business operations while balancing risk management, regulatory expectations, operational priorities, and business objectives.
Working closely with leadership teams, Linsey helps organizations strengthen governance, mature cybersecurity and compliance programs, and ensure security efforts remain aligned with organizational priorities, available resources, and regulatory expectations. Her experience includes conducting governance and maturity assessments, modernizing policies and processes, developing risk-based improvement plans, and guiding organizations in the adoption of frameworks such as NIST and CRI. She also helps organizations adapt their security and governance practices to address evolving risks and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.
Linsey enjoys living in the natural wonderland that is the Pacific Northwest.
BS/Business Systems – Oregon State University
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