vCISO Academy
Accelerate your vCISO journey
The vCISO Academy is a free, professional learning platform designed to empower MSPs, MSSPs, security consultants, and CISOs to build and expand their vCISO skills and services.
The vCISO Academy is a free, professional learning platform designed to empower MSPs, MSSPs, security consultants, and CISOs to build and expand their vCISO skills and services.
The vCISO knowledge base for MSPs, MSSPs, security consultants and CISOs
Learn from industry experts who share their practical knowledge and experience.
Access videos, tools, and resources whenever and wherever you want.
Benefit from exercises and real-world examples to reinforce your understanding.
Learn how to launch and scale your vCISO services from seasoned vCISOs
Co-founder & CEO, Octellient
Chris Cathers co-founded Octellient to simplify information security by taking a business-first approach, helping organizations focus on core priorities and maximize security investments. He has over 15 years of experience with small manufacturers, community banks, and Fortune 100 companies, aligning People, Process, and Technology to manage risk. His background includes consulting roles and time at RSA and Swimlane (SOAR).
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Ntiva
Dr. Jerry Craig, CISO at Ntiva, has 20+ years of experience in cybersecurity and IT management, including service in the U.S. Marine Corps, roles as a DoD and CMS contractor, and adjunct teaching at Capitol Technology University and UMGC. He holds a Doctorate in Cybersecurity, a Master’s in Economics & Business, and certifications like C|CISO, CCSP, and CISSP. At Ntiva, he focuses on corporate security, virtual CISO services, and regulatory compliance.
Founder, Power PSA Consulting
Jesse Miller is a forward-thinking information security leader with extensive experience in technology operations, security, and regulatory compliance. As the founder of PowerPSA Consulting, he helps managed service providers build and scale full-stack security programs. With years of CISO and vCISO experience, Jesse specializes in elevating businesses by providing top-tier cybersecurity and risk advisory services.
Founder, vCISO Network & President, Logos Systems
Will Birchett is the President and CEO of Logos Systems and a trusted IT and cybersecurity expert with over 26 years of experience. He is also Treasurer of the Dallas-Fort Worth ISC2 Chapter and active in ISSA, IIA, and Infragard. Will holds a Master’s in Information Security & Assurance, a Bachelor’s in Information Technology, a Cybersecurity Certificate from MIT, and several industry certifications.
