VIRTUAL CISO

We help information technology leaders:

Protect their organization’s data and information assets.

Improve their cybersecurity program.

Save time, money, and energy.

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Three big “tells” that you need a virtual CISO…

…You’re worried that security vulnerabilities could be exposing your organization’s data to malicious hackers or competitors.

…You’re don’t know how to deal with data compromise, data theft, and establishing processes for cybersecurity and digital forensics.

…Your tech staff is talented and supportive, but they also feel overwhelmed and frustrated, and they don’t know how to respond to vendor solutions.

If this sounds like you, I know exactly what you need.

You want to keep your organization’s data and information infrastructure safe, secured, and confidential with a leading cybersecurity solution.

You want to work with someone who lets you react fast and actually saves you money by massively decreasing your security risks.

You want all your future information & security decisions to be backed and approved by a certified professional.

Common Frequently Asked Questions About a Virtual CISO

What does a virtual CISO do?

A virtual CISO helps a company build and guide its cybersecurity program without hiring a full-time executive. That usually includes risk visibility, security planning, policy guidance, leadership input, and clearer decision-making around priorities.

How is a virtual CISO different from a full-time CISO?

A virtual CISO provides the same strategic leadership as a full-time CISO but on a flexible, part-time basis. This allows organizations to access senior-level expertise without the cost and commitment of a full-time hire.

When should a company hire a virtual CISO?

A company should consider hiring a virtual CISO when it needs stronger security leadership but is not ready to bring on a full-time executive. This often happens during growth, compliance initiatives, after a security incident, or when existing teams need guidance.

What kinds of deliverables should I expect from a virtual CISO?

Typical deliverables include security roadmaps, risk assessments, policy development, incident response planning, vendor risk evaluations, and ongoing executive-level reporting to help guide business decisions.

Is a virtual CISO only for large companies?

No, a virtual CISO is often a great fit for small to mid-sized organizations that need experienced security leadership but do not have the budget or need for a full-time CISO.

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vCISO Cybersecurity Assessment What to Expect

Tony Asher discusses the process and expectations for a virtual CISO cybersecurity assessment. The assessment typically takes 4-6 weeks, followed by 2 weeks for report preparation and an additional week for stakeholder review, totaling 7 weeks.

vCISO vs MSSP vs Security Consultant: What’s the Difference?

Every business that takes cybersecurity seriously eventually runs into the same three terms: vCISO, MSSP, and Security Consultant. They all sound important. They all deal with protecting your organization.

What Does a vCISO do?

Hiring a cyber security leader is, in some cases, a financial burden most organizations can’t bear. Research shows that a full-time Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) can cost upto $300,000 per year on average.

Hi, I’m Tony Asher, and I’m here to help.

Certified ISSP (Information Systems Security Professional) and CEO of Asher Security with over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity. I help businesses skyrocket their security efforts and keep their organization’s data safe so they can continue to focus on the core of their business.
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In my two decades of cybersecurity experience, I’ve worked with leading retail, defense, and financial companies, as well as some acclaimed organizations such as Piper Jaffray and Target Corp. While working in these companies, I had access to threat intelligence, breach reports, and integrated security solutions that helped me realized that local businesses are leaving behind a massive amount of valuable, confidential data out in the open for malicious hackers and competitors to take advantage of. To help them fill the gaps in their security, implement a proactive cybersecurity process, and make sure their confidential data is indeed confidential, I created Asher Security. Today, I’m here to help you do the same. Sign up for your free, no-obligation consultation with me and let’s bring clarity into your cybersecurity situation and how it can be improved.
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Here’s how I can help you now:

Here’s how we’re going to strengthen your cybersecurity, minimize your risks, and save you time, money, and energy in 4 simple steps.

FREE CONSULTATION

First, you hop on a free, no-obligation consultation with me. We’re going to talk about the security challenges you’re facing, the security goals you’ve created for your organization, and how we can help you bridge the gap between the two. I’ll also provide you with a proposal for your review and assessment.

RISK ASSESSMENT & ROADMAP

Then, we’re going to assess your current situation, find the gaps and weaknesses in your cybersecurity, and build a roadmap for filling those gaps and securing your data. By finding, targeting, and prioritizing the security risks you’re facing, we can implement the right cybersecurity solutions that will minimize those risks and mature your organization’s information infrastructure.

IMPLEMENTATION

When your security solution is implemented, you’ll be able to quickly and effectively address and respond to the risks you’re facing. We will then add your unique business risk profile to our systems and keep you updated on new threats and opportunities that arise. We’ll also set recurring time in which together we’ll review threats, risks, and the current security effort invested in them.

RESULT-TRACKING

Finally, through result reports, you’ll get to see the metrics that quantitatively track and show evidence of your organization’s cybersecurity maturity improvements.

Here’s why people keep choosing Asher Security.

I would highly recommend engaging with Asher Security.

“We brought him in late Sept of last year to help build a Cyber program and help lead the efforts that surround it. He’s been a terrific resource for IT and the company and has brought structure and visibility.”

Director of Technology – Healthcare company

Helped solve a problem

Tony is wonderful. 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

Sue Abderholden, NAMI Minnesota

The best guarantee is one you don’t need. But you get one anyway.

– Your organization’s data will be safe. You can sleep blissfully and throw off this burden knowing your organization’s security was in the right hands. Through implementing the right security solutions, running constant tests, and reporting the results, we’ll keep proving to you that you’ve made the right choice on your approach to cybersecurity. – You’ll save time, money, and energy. The goal of a vCISO service is to help you increase your security, give you clarity on security processes, and save you a ton of money by decreasing your risk in the short and long-term. This way, you can focus on the parts of your business you truly enjoy and not have to worry about any threats to your security. – You’ll work with a disciplined, perceptive strategist. When it comes to cybersecurity, you can’t afford to just throw bills at some “expert” and trust that they’ll do a good job. You need someone who is constantly learning, reporting, updating you, and running continuous tests to make sure that you and your organization’s data are safe. You need Asher Security.

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