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.
Find the Right Leader Without Guesswork
Access cybersecurity leaders who are trusted, proven, and vetted with decades of real-world experience.
Technical Evaluation
Candidates are evaluated on actual expertise and their ability to lead modern security programs.
Leadership Provenance
We verify leadership track records, career trajectory, and real-world impact across organizations.
Cultural Fitment
We assess candidates for alignment with your company culture, values, and team dynamics.
Executive Communication
Candidates are evaluated on their ability to communicate with boards, executives, and technical teams.
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.
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"
Who This Is For
Built for companies that need proven security leadership they can trust.
Growing Companies
- Employee organizations hiring their first CSO 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.
Ready to Hire a Security Leader You Can Trust?
Stop relying on recruiters who guess. Get access to cybersecurity executives who are vetted, proven, and evaluated with decades of real experience.