The Opportunity
After experiencing a ransomware incident, a chemical manufacturing client engaged CFS to identify a Fractional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) who could provide immediate cybersecurity leadership and conduct a comprehensive risk assessment. With years of partnership on accounting and finance searches, the client trusted our team to address its expanding technology and security needs.
The Solution
CFS quickly conducted a targeted search and placed an experienced cybersecurity leader in a year‑long, part‑time consulting engagement focused on evaluating the organization’s security posture, implementing remediation strategies, and strengthening governance across IT operations.
Beyond addressing the immediate post‑incident needs, this engagement provided the client with consistent senior‑level guidance, clearer visibility into risk, and a structured path toward long‑term security maturity.
The Impact
The engagement provided strategic cybersecurity leadership while delivering measurable operational improvements, including:
- Strengthening security oversight and governance in the wake of the ransomware incident
- Conducting a senior-level assessment of IT structure, staffing, and operational efficiency
- Evaluating technology strategy across infrastructure, network, and software platforms
- Independently validating security controls and processes
The Outcome
The client gained cybersecurity leadership to drive recovery and enhance risk management, with CFS positioned to support their ongoing technology and security initiatives.
“CFS stepped in at a critical moment for our organization. Their ability to quickly place an experienced Fractional CISO gave us the leadership, clarity, and structure we needed after the ransomware incident. The expertise they provided not only strengthened our security posture but restored confidence across our entire organization.”
