Fractional CISO for Canadian startups
A Canadian fractional CISO gives your startup senior security leadership part-time, remote-first, for the moment SOC 2, a security questionnaire, or an enterprise review blocks a deal. One accountable owner, wherever your team is based.
Built for a distributed Canadian startup
SOC 2 and Canadian privacy, handled together
Canadian startups selling into enterprise face two pressures at once: the SOC 2 and ISO 27001 expectations of their buyers, and the privacy obligations of operating here. PIPEDA sets the national baseline, and any team touching data on Quebec residents also has Law 25 to account for. A fractional CISO who works in this market folds both into one plan instead of treating privacy as an afterthought.
The core service lines are the same wherever you are: SOC 2 readiness, security questionnaire help, and a cloud security review. Remote-first delivery means a startup in any province gets the same senior attention.
For the full engagement model, see fractional CISO services. For real numbers, read how much a fractional CISO costs in Canada, or if a questionnaire is blocking you now, start with how to pass an enterprise security questionnaire. Based in Toronto, working nationally.
Canadian fractional CISO FAQ
Do you work with startups across Canada?
Yes. Xorabyte is based in Toronto and delivers remote-first across Canada, from Vancouver to Montreal. Your fractional CISO runs the program, answers your customers, and manages your auditor regardless of where your team sits.
Do you understand Canadian privacy law?
Yes. Canadian startups operate under PIPEDA nationally, and teams handling data on Quebec residents also fall under Quebec Law 25. Both shape how you answer security questionnaires and scope SOC 2 or ISO 27001, and both are factored into the work.
What does a fractional CISO cost in Canada?
Fixed-scope work runs from a $1,500 questionnaire rescue to a $6,000 to $12,000 SOC 2 readiness sprint, and retainers start at $4,000 a month. See the pricing page for the full ladder and the founding-client rate.
A security leader, anywhere in Canada.
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