The Security Team That’s Protected It All
From Fortune 500 Billions to Pentagon Operations, Healthcare Systems to Critical Infrastructure
Your Industry? We’ve Secured It at the Highest Level.
Complete Security Leadership Across Every Sector
Fortune 500 & Financial Giants
American Express | Freddie Mac | Apollo Financial
- Protected billions in daily transactions
- Secured $3.7 trillion in mortgage assets
- Delivered compliance across 50-state operations
- Reduced security incidents while scaling operations
Technology & Cloud Leaders
Microsoft | AWS | Oracle | Dell | HP | IBM
- Led enterprise transformations at scale
- Secured cloud-native architectures
- Protected intellectual property and source code
- Balanced innovation speed with security requirements
Defense & Intelligence
Pentagon | Intelligence Agencies | All Military Branches
- Cleared at the highest government levels
- Combat operations security in Baghdad
- Protected classified systems and networks
- Delivered when national security was at stake
Healthcare & Life Sciences
HHS | Major Hospital Systems | Medical Device Companies
- HIPAA compliance without disrupting patient care
- Secured connected medical devices
- Protected patient data across complex ecosystems
- Balanced clinical needs with security requirements
Telecommunications & Infrastructure
Verizon | AT&T | CenturyLink/Lumen | Quest
- Protected critical communications infrastructure
- Secured networks millions depend on daily
- Managed nation-scale security operations
- Delivered 99.999% availability requirements
Defense Contractors
Northrop Grumman | Raytheon | General Dynamics | BAE Systems
- CMMC and DFARS compliance expertise
- Classified program security leadership
- Complex supply chain security
- Multi-level security clearance environments
Professional Services
PwC | Deloitte | EY | Accenture
- Advised on client transformation programs
- Developed security methodologies at scale
- Led enterprise security assessments
- Delivered board-level security strategies
Why Our Experience Range Matters to You
Your Challenge Is Not New to Us
Whether you’re protecting customer data, intellectual property, financial assets, or national secrets – we’ve done it. Successfully. At scale.
We Speak Every Language
- To Your Board: Risk quantification and business impact
- To Regulators: Compliance frameworks and audit readiness
- To Engineers: Technical architecture and implementation
- To Executives: Strategy, budget, and competitive advantage
We Know What Actually Matters
- What American Express taught us about customer trust
- What Freddie Mac showed about regulatory scrutiny
- What the Pentagon proved about zero-failure operations
- What Microsoft demonstrated about scaling security
- What healthcare revealed about privacy complexity
Comprehensive Security Services for Every Industry
Virtual CISO Leadership
Drawing from experience across sectors, we deliver leadership tailored to your specific industry requirements, regulatory landscape, and business model.
Compliance Acceleration
We’ve Navigated Them All:
- Financial: SOX, GLBA, FFIEC
- Healthcare: HIPAA, HITRUST, FDA
- Federal: FedRAMP, CMMC, DFARS
- Technology: SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI
- Cross-industry: GDPR, CCPA, Multi-framework
AI Security Programs
From financial algorithms at AmEx to classified AI at intelligence agencies – we’ve secured AI where the stakes are highest.
Security Transformation
We’ve led transformations from startup to Fortune 500, from commercial to classified, from on-premise to cloud-native.
M&A Security
We’ve evaluated targets across every industry, understanding unique risks in each sector.
Team Building & Leadership
We build and mentor security teams that sustain excellence after our engagement ends.
The CAAS Difference
Proven Across Industries
We don’t specialize in one vertical – we excel across all of them. Your unique challenges are familiar territory for us.
Strategic Not Theoretical
Our recommendations come from real-world implementation at the world’s most demanding organizations.
Risk-Based Not Checkbox
We understand business risk, not just compliance checkboxes. Security that enables rather than restricts.
Tailored Not Templated
Your solution is built for your industry, size, culture, and risk appetite – not copy-pasted from elsewhere.
How We Work With You
Discovery & Assessment
We start by understanding your unique situation:
- Industry-specific requirements
- Current security posture
- Business objectives
- Risk tolerance
- Budget reality
Custom Strategy Development
We design solutions that fit your organization:
- Leverage industry best practices
- Adapt to your culture
- Align with business goals
- Respect budget constraints
Flexible Engagement Models
We structure our services to meet your needs:
- Fractional CISO for ongoing leadership
- Project-based for specific initiatives
- Advisory for periodic guidance
- Intensive for transformation programs
Knowledge Transfer
We ensure your team can sustain success:
- Document everything we do
- Train your staff
- Build internal capabilities
- Create lasting value
What Sets Us Apart
The Portfolio Advantage
- See patterns across industries
- Apply innovations from other sectors
- Avoid industry tunnel vision
- Bring fresh perspectives
The Scale Experience
- From startups to Fortune 500
- From unclassified to Top Secret
- From millions to trillions in assets
- From dozens to millions of users
The Outcome Focus
- Measured by your success metrics
- Not hours billed
- Not frameworks deployed
- Your business objectives achieved
Client Success Stories
“They brought Fortune 500 security sophistication without Fortune 500 complexity or cost.”
- Healthcare Technology CEO
“Finally, advisors who understood both Wall Street requirements and Washington compliance.”
- Defense Contractor CFO
“Their American Express experience showed immediately – they understood customer trust at scale.”
- FinTech Founder
“They’ve seen every scenario across every industry. Nothing surprised them, everything had a solution.”
- Private Equity Operating Partner
Your Security Challenges Are Our Familiar Territory
No matter your industry, size, or security maturity, we’ve successfully addressed similar challenges before. We bring:
- Financial sector precision
- Technology sector innovation
- Government sector rigor
- Healthcare sector privacy focus
- Telecom sector reliability
All adapted to your specific needs.
Ready to Leverage Our Cross-Industry Expertise?
Your organization deserves security leadership that’s been proven across the most demanding environments in business and government.
Schedule Your Complimentary Discovery Consultation
Email: Questions@virtualciso.com
Phone: 703-731-2057
We’ll discuss:
- Your immediate security concerns
- Industry-specific requirements
- How our cross-sector experience applies to you
- Potential quick wins
- Engagement options
No generic pitches. No one-size-fits-all solutions. Just experienced security leadership tailored to your exact needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do you specialize in our industry? A: We’ve worked across all major industries. This breadth gives us unique insights – we apply innovations from financial services to healthcare, defense strategies to commercial operations. You benefit from all our experience, not just one vertical.
Q: How do you stay current across so many sectors? A: Security fundamentals are consistent – protect assets, manage risk, ensure compliance. Industry specifics are learned quickly when you have the foundation. We maintain relationships across all sectors, keeping us current on trends and requirements.
Q: Will you understand our unique challenges? A: Between commercial, government, and regulated industries, we’ve seen virtually every security challenge. Your situation may be unique to you, but we’ve likely solved similar problems elsewhere. We listen first, then apply relevant experience.
Q: How do you price your services? A: Each engagement is custom-priced based on your industry requirements, complexity, compliance needs, and value delivered. We discuss parameters during our discovery consultation.
Q: Can you provide references from our industry? A: Yes. We have references across all major sectors and can provide relevant contacts during our consultation process.
Our Commitment
We bring the collective wisdom of securing America’s most critical assets – from financial systems to defense networks, from healthcare records to telecommunications infrastructure.
Your security program will benefit from lessons learned across every industry, mistakes we’ve seen others make, and successes we’ve helped create.
Experience across everything. Expertise in what matters to you.
“We’ve protected billions at American Express, trillions at Freddie Mac, national security at the Pentagon, and critical infrastructure at Verizon. Now we protect organizations like yours.”
CAAS Virtual CISO Services
Led by Corey Lancaster
Former Intelligence & Pentagon Security Advisor
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