Fractional CISO
Part-time cybersecurity leadership tailored to your organization's size, pace, and risk profile—delivering 30-60-90 day milestones, board-ready reporting, and measurable risk reduction without full-time CISO costs.
Michigan organizations face a growing threat landscape—from manufacturing supply chain vulnerabilities to regulated healthcare data exposure. Tyson Martin delivers board-level cybersecurity leadership as a fractional, virtual, or interim CISO, bringing enterprise-grade oversight, credible risk reporting, and defensible decisions without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Comprehensive cybersecurity leadership solutions designed to reduce risk, improve governance, and align security with your business objectives.
Part-time cybersecurity leadership tailored to your organization's size, pace, and risk profile—delivering 30-60-90 day milestones, board-ready reporting, and measurable risk reduction without full-time CISO costs.
Remote senior-level cybersecurity guidance focused on business-aligned risk management, clear decision-making support, and a prioritized execution roadmap—ideal when on-site presence isn't required.
Fast, stabilizing security leadership after a departure, audit finding, or escalating threat—triaging risks, making incident response actionable, and producing board-ready dashboards within 30 to 90 days.
A structured evaluation of your cybersecurity maturity identifying gaps, top risks, and recovery capabilities—delivered with board-ready metrics, ownership assignments, and exception tracking for informed decision-making.
Creation and testing of incident response plans, tabletop exercises, and backup restore validation—ensuring your teams can align quickly, preserve evidence, and restore control during a real cyber event.
One-page board-level cybersecurity updates that translate technical risks into business impacts—enabling informed board decisions on downtime, vendor exposure, disclosure requirements, and revenue risk.
Michigan's business environment—spanning automotive suppliers, healthcare networks, and financial services firms—demands cybersecurity leadership that speaks the language of the boardroom. Tyson Martin delivers exactly that: senior-level CISO expertise on a fractional, virtual, or interim basis. You get stable risk dashboards, plain-English reporting, defined decision rights, and a 90-day plan with owners and measurable outcomes—without the $400K+ overhead of a permanent hire.
See how boards and executive teams have achieved clearer oversight and measurable risk reduction.
"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..."
Enterprise-caliber cybersecurity leadership built on real-world board experience, global credentials, and a track record at organizations like AWS, Home Depot, and Best Buy.
NACD member and contributor who translates cyber risk into board-grade decisions Michigan executives and directors can act on with confidence.
Active contributor to the World Economic Forum's Centre for Cybersecurity, bringing international threat intelligence to Michigan organizations.
ISC2-certified with executive programs from Carnegie Mellon, Harvard Business School, and MIT—credentials that hold up in any boardroom or audit review.
Security strategy that reduces risk without slowing operations—delivering executable priorities, not just compliance checkboxes, tailored to your Michigan business context.
Senior cybersecurity leadership with enterprise and board-level credentials ready to serve you.
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.
A full-time CISO in Michigan typically earns between $200,000 and $400,000 annually in total compensation, depending on industry, company size, and scope. CISO as a Service offers organizations the same senior-level cybersecurity leadership at a fraction of that cost—structured as fractional, virtual, or interim engagements with defined deliverables and measurable outcomes, making it accessible for mid-market and enterprise organizations alike.
Speak directly with Tyson Martin for a candid, no-pressure consultation on your cybersecurity leadership needs.
Providing fractional, virtual, and interim CISO services to organizations across Michigan and surrounding regions.
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Virtual and on-site CISO engagements available across Michigan—reach out to confirm coverage for your location.
ISC2's highest-level cybersecurity certification for senior practitioners.
Active member of the National Association of Corporate Directors.
Active contributor to WEF Centre for Cybersecurity globally.
Share a few details about your organization's cybersecurity needs and Tyson Martin will respond with a straightforward assessment of how CISO as a Service can help—no sales pressure, just clear guidance.
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.