Virtual CISO (vCISO)
Remote senior-level cybersecurity leadership with clear priorities, decision support, and a business-aligned risk roadmap—without the cost of a full-time hire.
Boards and executive teams face mounting cyber risk with too little clarity and too many competing priorities. Tyson Martin delivers senior-level CISO advisory services that cut through the noise—translating complex technology risk into defensible decisions, stable governance, and a 90-day execution plan your board can actually inspect and trust.
From fractional leadership to board-level risk briefings, we deliver cybersecurity governance that aligns with your business objectives.
Remote senior-level cybersecurity leadership with clear priorities, decision support, and a business-aligned risk roadmap—without the cost of a full-time hire.
Part-time cybersecurity leadership with 30-60-90 day deliverables, KPIs, and board-ready reporting tailored to your organization's size and risk profile.
Fast security leadership after a departure, audit finding, or rising threat—triaging risks and stabilizing governance within 30 to 90 days.
Evaluates your cybersecurity maturity, identifies gaps, and delivers board-ready metrics with ownership assignments and actionable risk reduction priorities.
Translates technical risks into business impacts—downtime, vendor exposure, disclosure, and revenue—so your board can make informed, confident decisions.
Creates and updates incident response plans, conducts tabletop exercises, and verifies backup restore capabilities to improve organizational resilience.
Most organizations don't lack cybersecurity tools—they lack clarity. Tyson Martin's CISO advisory services cut through technical noise to deliver plain-English risk posture, stable governance dashboards, and decision rights your leadership team can hold in real incidents. Whether you need a fractional leader, board advisor, or interim executive, every engagement ends with executable priorities, clear ownership, and metrics that show trend—not trivia.
See how boards and executive teams have achieved clearer oversight and faster decisions with CISO advisory support.
"What sets Tyson apart is his ability to translate cybersecurity into strategic growth language for boards. He builds frameworks that don't just mitigate risk, they enable competitive advantage. He's exactly who you want guiding your organization in high-trust environments."
"We recently worked with Tyson Martin on an engagement, and it was a great experience. He helped us run a full technical audit, identified key gaps, and created a clear plan to modernize our systems and processes. Tyson is hands-on, easy to work with, and brings real technical and leadership..."
"Tyson's impact has been immediately clear. Before working with him, we were struggling with outdated processes that created inefficiencies across our organization, and his unbiased third party perspective helped us quickly identify issues and develop a clear, actionable plan for improvement. Based on our experience so far, I would recommend..."
"Tyson Martin embodies what modern boardrooms need: a leader who brings clarity, credibility, and strategic foresight to every technology conversation. Tyson is what every Board is seeking in 2025, someone who understands technology and can interpret and speak to Boards with a message Boards can understand. In doing so, Tyson..."
"What sets Tyson apart is his ability to translate cybersecurity into strategic growth language for boards. He builds frameworks that don't just mitigate risk, they enable competitive advantage. He's exactly who you want guiding your organization in high-trust environments."
"We recently worked with Tyson Martin on an engagement, and it was a great experience. He helped us run a full technical audit, identified key gaps, and created a clear plan to modernize our systems and processes. Tyson is hands-on, easy to work with, and brings real technical and leadership..."
"Tyson's impact has been immediately clear. Before working with him, we were struggling with outdated processes that created inefficiencies across our organization, and his unbiased third party perspective helped us quickly identify issues and develop a clear, actionable plan for improvement. Based on our experience so far, I would recommend..."
"Tyson Martin embodies what modern boardrooms need: a leader who brings clarity, credibility, and strategic foresight to every technology conversation. Tyson is what every Board is seeking in 2025, someone who understands technology and can interpret and speak to Boards with a message Boards can understand. In doing so, Tyson..."
"What sets Tyson apart is his ability to translate cybersecurity into strategic growth language for boards. He builds frameworks that don't just mitigate risk, they enable competitive advantage. He's exactly who you want guiding your organization in high-trust environments."
"We recently worked with Tyson Martin on an engagement, and it was a great experience. He helped us run a full technical audit, identified key gaps, and created a clear plan to modernize our systems and processes. Tyson is hands-on, easy to work with, and brings real technical and leadership..."
"Tyson's impact has been immediately clear. Before working with him, we were struggling with outdated processes that created inefficiencies across our organization, and his unbiased third party perspective helped us quickly identify issues and develop a clear, actionable plan for improvement. Based on our experience so far, I would recommend..."
"Tyson Martin embodies what modern boardrooms need: a leader who brings clarity, credibility, and strategic foresight to every technology conversation. Tyson is what every Board is seeking in 2025, someone who understands technology and can interpret and speak to Boards with a message Boards can understand. In doing so, Tyson..."
Tyson Martin brings board-level credibility, enterprise experience, and a no-noise approach to cybersecurity leadership.
Active NACD member and contributor who speaks the language of boards, audit committees, and general counsel.
Cybersecurity and technology leadership forged at AWS, Home Depot, and Best Buy—applied to your organization's scale and risk.
Contributor to the World Economic Forum's Centre for Cybersecurity and NRF CISO Executive Committee, bringing global best practices to every engagement.
ISC2-certified and former Richmond (RVA) ISC2 Board President, ensuring technically grounded and governance-focused advisory guidance.
Senior cybersecurity leadership with enterprise depth and board-level credibility.
Board Advisor, Interim CISO/CIO/CDO, Fractional Executive
Tyson Martin helps boards and executive teams reduce technology and cyber risk without slowing business operations by clarifying decision rights, tightening governance, and building inspectable execution frameworks. He serves as a board advisor, director candidate, and steps in as interim or fractional CISO, CIO, or Chief Digital Officer when organizations need stability quickly. His background includes leading security and technology transformation across enterprise environments at AWS and global brands such as Home Depot and Best Buy. He brings particular expertise in helping Chicago-area organizations navigate the complex regulatory requirements across financial services, healthcare, and retail sectors. Tyson is an active contributor to the National Association of Corporate Directors, serves on the National Retail Federation CISO Executive Committee, contributes to the World Economic Forum's Centre for Cybersecurity, and served as ISC2 Richmond Board President. He holds CISSP certification and has completed executive programs at Carnegie Mellon University, Harvard Business School, MIT, and through leading technology companies including Google, Amazon, and Microsoft.
CISO advisory is a service where an experienced Chief Information Security Officer provides strategic cybersecurity guidance to boards, executives, or organizations on a consulting basis. Rather than managing day-to-day security operations, a CISO advisor focuses on governance, risk clarity, board reporting, and decision rights—helping leadership make informed, defensible cybersecurity decisions without hiring a full-time executive.
Speak directly with Tyson Martin for a no-obligation consultation on your organization's cyber risk and governance needs.
ISC2's gold-standard credential for senior cybersecurity professionals.
National Association of Corporate Directors member, speaker, and contributor.
Active contributor to the WEF Centre for Cybersecurity.
Tell us about your organization's current challenges. Tyson Martin will respond promptly with a clear, no-noise assessment of how CISO advisory services can bring clarity and control to your cybersecurity governance.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 (802) 430-9200. You can also send us a quick email at tyson.martin@gmail.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 (802) 430-9200. You can also send us a quick email at tyson.martin@gmail.com.