Executive Placement

Who is Better Qualified to Hire a CSO, than a CSO?

Every candidate is pre-qualified by a 25+ year security leader avoiding risks and guesswork.

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Access cybersecurity leaders who are trusted, proven, and vetted with decades of real-world experience.

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Technical Evaluation

Candidates are evaluated on actual expertise and their ability to lead modern security programs.

Leadership Provenance

Cultural Fitment

Executive Communication

Technical Evaluation

Candidates are evaluated on actual expertise and their ability to lead modern security programs.

Leadership Provenance

Cultural Fitment

Executive Communication

Technical Evaluation

Candidates are evaluated on actual expertise and their ability to lead modern security programs.

Leadership Provenance

Cultural Fitment

Executive Communication

Leadership You Can Trust

Expertise You Can Measure

vCSO.ai was founded by Nick Shevelyov, cybersecurity executive, speaker, and author of Cyber War and Peace.

With over three decades of experience advising Fortune 500 companies, boards, and government agencies, Nick bridges technology, governance, and business strategy to help organizations thrive securely.

Achievements

25+ years in cybersecurity, risk management, and leadership.

15 years as CSO for Silicon Valley Bank (2007–2021), the bank of the innovation economy.

Deep network across cybersecurity, venture capital, and startup ecosystems.

Recognized speaker, advisor, and thought leader in cybersecurity governance.

Author: “Cyber War...and Peace

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Who This Is For

Built for companies that need proven security leadership they can trust.

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Growing Companies

Employee organizations hiring their first CISO or strengthening security leadership.

Industries

We work across industries to find you the best talent.

Private Equity Firms

Portfolio companies needing fast, confident placement of security executives.

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Stop relying on recruiters who guess. Get access to cybersecurity executives who are vetted, proven, and evaluated with decades of real experience.

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