4 Benefits of Hiring a vCISO

Tony Asher, a virtual CISO, outlines four key benefits of hiring a virtual CISO. First, they can significantly advance a company’s cybersecurity program by leveraging their expertise to overcome challenges and achieve maturity faster. Second, virtual CISOs offer...

How a vCISO Can Improve Your Cybersecurity Posture

Tony Asher discusses how a virtual CISO can enhance cybersecurity posture by first assessing the current state using “risk visibility,” which involves understanding the sensitivity and movement of data. He emphasizes the importance of protecting data...

Virtual CISO for small business, is it worth it?

My name is Tony Asher. I’m the operator of Asher Security, and I’ve been doing virtual CISO work for over five years. One of the questions I get is, “is a virtual CISO worth it if we’re a small business?” Definitely a hard question to...

What is a Virtual CISO

Summary What is a Virtual CISO A virtual CISO is a virtual chief information security officer who; identifies and communicates cybersecurity risks to executive staff proposes risk mitigation strategies aligns security controls with the company’s risk appetite...

The Importance of Cybersecurity Training for Executives

Cyber attackers are always advancing their methods in taking advantage of weaknesses in networks and systems.   Reports suggest that the financial impact of cybercrime as of 2024, is $9.22 trillion and is expected to rise in the future. With such rise, businesses...