Fractional CISO Services
Part-time cybersecurity leadership delivering 30-60-90 day roadmaps, board-ready reporting, and measurable risk reduction aligned with portfolio company timelines and investor expectations.
Private equity-backed companies face compressed timelines, heightened board scrutiny, and rising technology risk during periods of growth and transition. Tyson Martin provides clear cybersecurity and technology governance that aligns with investor expectations, protects portfolio value, and enables defensible decision-making without slowing operational momentum or deal execution.
Comprehensive technology and cyber risk leadership designed for private equity portfolio companies requiring board-level oversight and investor confidence.
Part-time cybersecurity leadership delivering 30-60-90 day roadmaps, board-ready reporting, and measurable risk reduction aligned with portfolio company timelines and investor expectations.
One-page executive updates translating technical risks into business impacts for downtime tolerance, vendor exposure, disclosure obligations, and revenue protection during growth phases.
Clear decision rights, risk thresholds, and oversight dashboards enabling boards and investors to maintain firm control over technology risk across portfolio operations.
Rapid security stabilization after leadership departures, audit findings, or rising threats with board-ready dashboards and executable priorities delivered within 30-90 days.
Vendor data transformed into actionable insights ranking suppliers by business impact, showing concentration risks, and providing clear roadmaps for reducing third-party exposure.
Tabletop exercises, updated response plans, and backup verification ensuring portfolio companies can preserve evidence, restore control, and protect investor value during cyber incidents.
Private equity timelines demand cybersecurity governance that supports both growth acceleration and risk mitigation. Our advisory services provide clear decision frameworks, stable reporting metrics, and executable priorities that satisfy investor oversight requirements while enabling portfolio companies to scale confidently. We translate technical complexity into board-ready insights, establish defensible risk thresholds, and deliver measurable outcomes aligned with value creation plans and exit readiness.
Delivering cybersecurity leadership across Fortune 100 enterprises, global technology platforms, and national industry associations.
"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."
"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."
"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."
Strategic cybersecurity leadership designed specifically for private equity governance requirements and portfolio company growth.
Active NACD member, NRF CISO Executive Committee participant, and World Economic Forum contributor with proven ability to communicate risk at the governance level.
Stable dashboards showing trends and business impact, not technical trivia, enabling boards and investors to make confident decisions aligned with portfolio strategy.
Led security and technology programs at AWS, Home Depot, and Best Buy, bringing Fortune 100 rigor to mid-market portfolio companies navigating rapid growth.
Clear deliverables with assigned owners and measurable outcomes within compressed private equity timelines, from initial assessment through board presentation and ongoing governance.
Experienced cybersecurity executive and board advisor focused on portfolio company governance.
Board Advisor, Interim CISO/CIO/CDO, Fractional Executive
Tyson Martin helps boards and executive teams reduce technology and cyber risk without slowing the business by clarifying decision rights, tightening governance, and building execution you can inspect. He serves as a board advisor or director candidate, and steps in as an interim or fractional CISO, CIO, or Chief Digital Officer when organizations need stability fast. His background includes leading security and technology transformation across enterprise environments at AWS and global retail brands including Home Depot and Best Buy. He 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. His expertise is strengthened by completing advanced programs through Carnegie Mellon University, Harvard Business School, MIT, and leading technology companies.
Gold standard certification for cybersecurity professionals worldwide
National Association of Corporate Directors contributor and speaker
Active participant in World Economic Forum Centre for Cybersecurity
Share your cybersecurity governance challenges and timeline. We'll respond within one business day with a tailored approach for your portfolio company or fund-level requirements.
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