Evidence first. Judgment where it matters.

Cyber risk assessment and fractional CISO leadership from the former Chief Security Officer of a global bank.

Understand your cyber risk with an evidence-based assessment, or bring existing evidence and start ongoing security leadership.

vCSO.ai service wheel: M&A Diligence, Product Advisory, and Cyber Risk & Leadership.
  • G42
  • Core42
  • Pixee
  • Laminar (now part of Rubrik)
  • Kodem Security
  • Heritage Bank of Commerce (now Citizens Business Bank)
  • Gale Healthcare Solutions
  • Quokka
  • Plate IQ (now Ottimate)
  • StackRox (now Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security)
  • Secuvy
  • Wipro
  • TruU
  • National Audubon Society
  • ActZero (now WatchGuard MDR)
  • Edgile (a Wipro company)
  • CyTwist
  • BoostSecurity
  • Arms Cyber
  • DeepTempo
  • Eclypsium
  • Metano
  • G42
  • Core42
  • Pixee
  • Laminar (now part of Rubrik)
  • Kodem Security
  • Heritage Bank of Commerce (now Citizens Business Bank)
  • Gale Healthcare Solutions
  • Quokka
  • Plate IQ (now Ottimate)
  • StackRox (now Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security)
  • Secuvy
  • Wipro
  • TruU
  • National Audubon Society
  • ActZero (now WatchGuard MDR)
  • Edgile (a Wipro company)
  • CyTwist
  • BoostSecurity
  • Arms Cyber
  • DeepTempo
  • Eclypsium
  • Metano
Nick Shevelyov, founder of vCSO

Founder, vCSO.ai

Nick Shevelyov

We gather the evidence, bring the judgment, and help you carry the decision through your organization, so you choose better and stay resilient.

  • Former Chief Security Officer of Silicon Valley Bank
  • Advisor to Silicon Valley cybersecurity startups
  • Author of Cyber War…and Peace

Client perspectives

What our clients say.

Nick has been an invaluable partner in elevating Audubon's cybersecurity strategy. His ability to provide clear, level-headed advice has been instrumental during tough moments, and his executive-level communication skills have been particularly effective for the org to plan for right-sized investments in cybersecurity.

Marco Carbone

CTO, National Audubon Society

Nick and team have been amazing partners to Pixee. Their knowledge, relationships, and industry experience have been a core part of our go-to-market strategy and refinement.

Surag Patel

CEO, Pixee

Nick has been a friend and industry colleague for many years. From the White House strategy workshops to StackRox as an investor and advisor, to present day Act Zero, he truly is a trusted partner and cybersecurity industry leader.

Sameer Bhalotra

Founder and CEO, ActZero.ai

Nick and team provide a unique value blending cultural enablement and a risk-focused cyber risk management strategy. Their approach helped our team rapidly improve the effectiveness of our cyber risk program with quantifiable results.

Alexander Trafton

SVP Technology Risk and Compliance, G42

Nick did an amazing job rapidly and effectively improving our cybersecurity posture. He operates at both the executive level and as a hands-on practitioner. He is a trusted advisor, and we love working with him.

Kan Kotecha

then CTO, Gale Healthcare Solutions

I connected with Nick during the exciting ideation phase of our startup journey. His profound expertise and extensive network have been instrumental in propelling our progress. I highly endorse his services to companies, regardless of their scale or objectives.

Aviv Mussinger

CEO, Kodem Security

Conversation at a vCSO Supper Club gathering, printed on an open menu page
Conversation at a vCSO Supper Club gathering
A small table. A shared perspective.

The Supper Club

Workshop Dinner Conversation

A workshop and dinner for cybersecurity leaders, founders and investors to exchange perspectives and build peer connections.

Hosted by Nick Shevelyov.

Make your next security decision clearer.

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