Fractional CIO · vCISO · AI governance · Technology advisory

Executive IT and cybersecurity leadership without the full-time executive cost.

TrueNorth helps small and mid-sized businesses make better technology decisions, reduce cyber risk, adopt AI responsibly, hold vendors accountable, and build practical roadmaps that leadership can actually use.

Independent advisory.Not an MSP. Not a helpdesk. Not AI hype. We sit on your side of the table.
CIO guidanceStrategy & spend
vCISO oversightRisk & security
AI readinessPolicies & use cases
Vendor accountabilityMSP & partners

Built for businesses where IT has outgrown guesswork.

Most growing companies have vendors, tools, subscriptions, cyber insurance questions, and security risk — but no executive technology leader watching the full picture.

Problem01

Your MSP says everything is fine.

But leadership does not always know whether service quality, security posture, billing, backups, or project delivery are actually where they should be.

Risk02

Cyber and AI requirements keep increasing.

Cyber insurance, customer questionnaires, AI tool usage, vendor expectations, and compliance frameworks are becoming normal even for smaller businesses.

Cost03

Technology spend gets messy fast.

Licenses, tools, telecom, cloud, security products, and vendor contracts can create waste and overlap without executive oversight.

What TrueNorth does.

We provide leadership, assessment, direction, and vendor accountability. We can help coordinate the right partners, but our primary role is to make sure the business is making the right decisions.

CIO

Technology strategy and roadmap

Turn business goals, pain points, and vendor noise into a practical IT plan with clear priorities.

CISO

Cybersecurity governance

Review risks, security controls, insurance readiness, policies, and response planning without overcomplicating it.

Vendors

MSP and vendor oversight

Provide an experienced voice in vendor reviews, renewals, project meetings, and service accountability.

AI

Responsible AI adoption

Help teams use AI tools safely, define policies, identify practical use cases, and avoid exposing sensitive business data.

Recommended first step

IT & Cyber Health Check

A focused assessment for businesses that want a clear view of their current IT, cyber risk, vendors, costs, and next steps.

$1,500+
Starting price. Final scope depends on business size, complexity, and urgency.
See what is included
1
DiscoveryLeadership interview, pain points, current vendors, business goals, and upcoming decisions.
2
ReviewHigh-level review of security basics, backup, Microsoft 365, vendor model, spend, and policies.
3
RoadmapPractical action plan with priority risks, cost opportunities, vendor questions, and next steps.
4
Decision supportExecutive readout so owners know what matters, what can wait, and what to ask vendors.
AI advisory

AI should improve the business, not create a new risk nobody owns.

Small and mid-sized businesses are already using AI through ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, vendor products, and employee workflows. TrueNorth helps leadership decide where AI makes sense, what data should not be shared, what policies are needed, and which tools are worth piloting.

Explore AI advisory
AI
AI readiness reviewUnderstand current AI use, risk areas, employee behavior, and leadership priorities.
01
AI policy and governanceCreate simple rules for approved tools, data handling, human review, and accountability.
02
Use case planningFind practical ways AI can support sales, operations, finance, HR, service, marketing, and leadership.
03
Tool and vendor guidanceReview Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, CRM AI features, support bots, and industry tools before rollout.

Core advisory services.

Use TrueNorth as a fractional technology leader, a cyber risk advisor, or an independent voice when vendors and contracts get complicated.

Fractional CIO Services

Technology leadership, planning, budgets, vendor decisions, roadmap ownership, and executive reporting.

Virtual CISO Services

Security governance, risk reviews, incident planning, policies, cyber insurance readiness, and control prioritization.

Vendor & MSP Oversight

Review provider performance, renewals, invoices, scopes, security claims, and project delivery.

Compliance Readiness

Gap reviews, evidence checklists, policy support, and readiness planning for customer or insurance requirements.

IT Cost & Contract Review

Analyze recurring spend, licensing, telecom, software, cloud, and security tools for waste or overlap.

Project Oversight

Keep IT projects, migrations, new office setups, and vendor-led initiatives moving with less risk.

AI Advisory & Governance

Practical guidance for AI policies, approved tools, business use cases, data protection, and responsible adoption.

AI Workflow Enablement

Identify safe, high-value ways teams can use AI for documentation, reporting, customer response, and process improvement.

Social & Content Technology Guidance

Support for choosing channels, workflows, security settings, and tooling for business social media and industry content sharing.

Engagement options.

Start with the Health Check, move into a monthly advisory package, or use focused à la carte support for a specific need.

Starter

IT & Cyber Health Check

Best for owners who need a clear baseline, quick wins, and a prioritized roadmap before committing to ongoing support.

  • Fixed assessment scope
  • Executive readout
  • Roadmap and priority list
Monthly

Advisory Packages

Best for companies that need ongoing CIO/vCISO leadership, vendor reviews, security governance, and decision support.

  • No public package pricing
  • Scoped to your needs
  • Monthly leadership cadence
Focused

À la carte Services

Best for a specific project, vendor issue, AI adoption question, cyber insurance question, contract review, or security gap.

  • Targeted deliverables
  • Clear project scope
  • Optional add-on to packages

Who we help.

TrueNorth is designed for businesses that need mature IT leadership but are not ready for a full-time CIO or CISO.

Professional servicesConstructionHealthcare groupsLegal and accounting firmsManufacturingEngineering firmsLogisticsReal estate and property managementGovernment contractorsBusinesses with cyber insurance requirements

Ready for a cleaner view of your IT and cyber risk?

Start with a focused conversation. We will help you decide whether a Health Check, monthly advisory package, or targeted project is the best next step.

Contact TrueNorth