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Fractional CISO vs MSSP: Which One Actually Helps With Strategy?

A fractional CISO and an MSSP solve different problems — one leads strategy, the other runs operations. Here is a side-by-side comparison, when you need each, and when you need both.

Scott M. JonaszJune 11, 2026

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