The Guardantix Service Framework
Five offers. One systematic approach to building what you need.
The Guardantix Service Framework is a structured engagement model that matches executive leadership depth to your situation.
The Five-Step Framework
Each step builds on the last. Start where you are, progress as you need.
The Operator’s Take
20-30 minute peer-to-peer conversation. No pitch, no obligation – just a candid read on your situation from an operator who’s been there.
30-Day Executive Impact
Know exactly where you’re exposed in 30 days. Prioritized roadmap, quick wins identified, and clarity on whether ongoing leadership makes sense.
Embedded Executive
Embedded fractional CIO or CISO who builds and runs your security program. Own outcomes, not just recommendations.
Strategy Partner
Monthly strategy facilitation for continuous improvement. Half-day workshops, quarterly market briefings, ongoing async input.
Executive Advisor
On-demand executive counsel. Bi-weekly advisory calls, leadership coaching, board prep, industry connections.
How It Works
Most clients enter through The Operator’s Take, a complimentary conversation that helps us both understand fit. If there’s alignment, many start with the 30-Day Executive Impact to get clarity before committing to a retainer. From there, Embedded Executive builds what you need, and clients often transition to Strategy Partner or Executive Advisor once systems are stable.
The Guardantix Service Framework is a five-offer engagement model created by Rick Passero for companies at inflection points. It provides a structured path from orientation (The Operator’s Take) through diagnostic (30-Day Executive Impact), operational build (Embedded Executive), ongoing strategy (Strategy Partner), and advisory counsel (Executive Advisor). The framework ensures clients receive the right level of fractional CIO and fractional CISO leadership for their situation.
Start With a Conversation
The Operator’s Take is complimentary. 20-30 minutes with a CISO who’s protected 2,000+ clients at companies like yours.
