Minnesota's most trusted industries deserve real protection.
Tony Asher is a Minneapolis-based cybersecurity consultant helping Twin Cities businesses protect what they've built — with expert guidance, honest advice, and pricing that makes sense for companies your size.
Minnesota's economic strength is also its target
The Twin Cities punch well above their weight. With more Fortune 500 headquarters per capita than almost any metro in the country, Minnesota has long been a hub for financial services, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. That concentration of valuable data makes the region a high-value target for cybercriminals.
For mid-size companies in the shadow of those giants, the risk is real and often underestimated. Attackers don't just go after the big names — they probe the vendors, partners, and suppliers connected to them. If your company touches UnitedHealth, Target, or any major Minnesota enterprise, your security posture matters to their security posture.
Tony Asher has spent his career building security programs for organizations exactly like yours — not the enterprise behemoths, but the companies that actually make the Twin Cities economy run. He's local, he's direct, and he doesn't sell you what you don't need.
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Healthcare & HIPAA exposureMinnesota's large healthcare sector — from hospital systems to med-tech startups — creates significant HIPAA liability for any company handling patient data.
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Financial services & supply chain riskCompanies in the orbit of Minnesota's major banks and insurers face increasingly strict vendor security questionnaires and third-party audit requirements.
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Compliance pressureSOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and Minnesota's data breach notification law — the obligations are real, and regulators are paying attention.
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Ransomware targeting mid-marketTwin Cities mid-size companies are increasingly targeted because they have valuable data but fewer defenses than the enterprises they work with.
Right-sized security for Minnesota companies
Enterprise-caliber cybersecurity expertise — without the enterprise price tag or the out-of-state consultant who doesn't know your market.
Know exactly where you stand in 48–72 hours. We assess your specific threat landscape, identify your highest-impact exposures, and hand you a prioritized plan you can act on immediately.
Best starting pointGet a seasoned security executive in your corner — without the six-figure salary. Ideal for Twin Cities companies preparing for a SOC 2 audit, HIPAA compliance, or a major enterprise vendor review.
Most popularWe build your security program from the ground up — policies, controls, frameworks, and measurement. Sized for your company, not copy-pasted from a Fortune 500 playbook.
For scaling teamsWhen a breach happens, your team's first 60 minutes are critical. Our tabletop exercises put your people through realistic scenarios so they respond with confidence, not panic.
High ROIIn Minnesota's tightly connected business ecosystem, your vendors are your risk. We help you build a vendor security program that satisfies auditors and keeps your supply chain honest.
Compliance-readyMost breaches start with a human mistake. We train your employees to recognize threats, follow policy, and make security a habit — not a checkbox they ignore.
Team-wide impactStraightforward. No runaround. Just results.
Before we talk about technology, we talk about your business — what data you hold, who depends on you, and what a breach would actually cost. That context drives everything.
You get a clear, prioritized security roadmap written in plain language — not a 200-page report that sits on a shelf. Every recommendation is tied to a real risk and a realistic budget.
Whether you want Tony alongside for implementation or prefer to run it yourself, the plan is yours to keep. We measure real progress — not hours billed.
You'll be so proud of your cybersecurity program you'll use it as part of your competitive advantage.— Tony Asher, Founder, Asher Security — Minneapolis, MN
Trusted by Twin Cities organizations
"Tony responded quickly and professionally. He identified every area of my system that had been compromised and immediately solved the problem. He explained what had happened and helped me get to a place where I could move forward feeling secure."
"As a small nonprofit we were experiencing some difficult security issues and he was a huge help. He is thoughtful, careful and honest. We really trusted him and he helped solve a problem! I would highly recommend him."
Let's talk about your Twin Cities business.
Tony is based in Minneapolis and knows the local landscape — the companies, the compliance environment, and the threats targeting this market. Schedule a direct, no-pressure conversation. You'll walk away with clarity, regardless of whether we work together.
Book Your Free Call →- A direct conversation with Tony — not a sales rep
- An honest read on your top security exposures
- Specific guidance on your Minnesota compliance obligations
- Candid advice on whether you need help now or can wait
- Zero obligation to move forward
Based in Minneapolis. Serving the full Twin Cities metro and surrounding region.