What People Are Saying About CISO ToGo ...

"When our business divested from a large multinational to become a standalone company, there was significant pressure from our Board of Directors and Executive leadership to ensure our Cyber Security posture remained strong.  CISO ToGo’s depth of experience, rapid response, and customer focused delivery were crucial in guiding our Cyber Security efforts.  

In partnership with CISO ToGO, we developed and established a brand new Global Cyber Security organization in under 6 months; inclusive of all governance frameworks, maturity evaluations, policies and procedures, 36-month roadmap, technology stack, security operations, and team construct. 

CISO ToGo was the critical ‘X factor’ that enabled our successful delivery."

"Working with CISO ToGo’s fractional vCISO service has been a steady and helpful addition to our organization. From the beginning, they provided structure and guidance that helped us formalize our cybersecurity efforts, including the development of foundational policies and processes that are now part of our day-to-day operations. 

Wade Richmond, Founder and CEO of CISO ToGo, has built solid working relationships with our internal team. His approach has been collaborative and consistent, and he’s become a reliable point of contact for cybersecurity matters. Wade also introduced a third-party risk assessment framework and supported the rollout of security awareness initiatives, including phishing simulations. These efforts have contributed to a gradual improvement in employee awareness and risk reduction. 

Our engagement with CISO ToGo has helped us make meaningful progress in maturing our cybersecurity posture. Their involvement has been practical, professional, and aligned with our needs."

“CISO ToGo brings executive-level insight to cybersecurity, defining a clear, forward-looking vision that embeds security into the core of business strategy-whether for a fast-growing small business or a mature enterprise.  

Their ability to translate complex risks into actionable, scalable plans makes them a trusted advisor and an invaluable partner at all levels of the business, including to our Executive Leadership Team.  

Thanks to the roadmap they helped us develop, we successfully achieved SOC 2 compliance and strengthened our overall security posture.”

"When our Head of Information Security departed unexpected, we sought out a fractional CISO who could help us rebuild our program with a more integrated, cross-functional approach with our Privacy and IT departments.  We selected CISO ToGo because of their executive presence and strategic understanding of Information Security at the programmatic level.  

CISO ToGo has succeeded in helping us build an all-encompassing framework to ensure that our programs and processes are designed according to NIST principles and meet ISO requirements.  Integrating our program more closely with Privacy and IT has made the controls we have in place more robust, which will improve our audit preparation in the future.   Additionally, our new integrated, cross-functional approach has helped to identify key gaps in our controls that we can now prioritize and resolve. 

Our fractional CISO has also been a go-to resource for our Infosec colleagues whenever we did face threats in our environment throughout the year, and it was reassuring to have his expertise readily available."

"As the Founder & CEO of CISO ToGo, Wade Richmond is a highly effective CISO who helps organizations cut through complexity and build secure, practical solutions.  As our fractional vCISO service, CISO ToGo established policies, processes, and tools aligned with industry best practices, ensuring our security program achieved compliance in a highly regulated environment.

Wade built strong partnerships across legal, executive, and IT teams, guiding programs and technology choices that safeguarded our systems and, most importantly, our customers’ data.  He balances technical depth with a collaborative style, making him a trusted advisor who delivers meaningful results.

I strongly recommend Wade and CISO ToGo to any organization looking to improve its security posture and compliance programs."

"Partnering with CISO ToGo has been one of the most impactful decisions we've made for our cybersecurity and technology strategy.  Their comprehensive assessment ... from our initial 'as is' state to a clearly defined 'to be' roadmap ... proved invaluable in maturing our security posture and aligning it with our business objectives.

Beyond cybersecurity, they led a thorough evaluation of our overall technology infrastructure, identifying critical gaps and inefficiencies.  This effort resulted in a strategic shift to a new technology service provider and a full modernization of our IT environment ... enhancing performance, scalability, security, and resilience across the board.

What truly set them apart, however, was the calm, expert guidance provided during a sensitive cybersecurity incident.  Their depth of knowledge, rapid response, and ability to communicate clearly with both technical teams, Legal teams, and Executive leadership helped us contain the issue and emerge stronger.

CISO ToGo doesn’t simply provide outsourced expertise ... they provide embedded leadership."

"Based upon our experience of working with CISO ToGo, I highly recommend them for any organization seeking strategic IT leadership and transformation.  

As a CFO with responsibility for IT, I had the opportunity to work closely with Wade Richmond during a critical period of change.  He was instrumental in establishing and enhancing our IT foundation—leading the effort to baseline our infrastructure and guiding us through the successful selection of a managed IT services partner that aligned with our significant growth objectives.

Our company also faced significant gaps in IT security strategy.  Wade quickly assessed our risks and brought clarity and direction by developing comprehensive security policies and a long-term approach to managing IT risk.  His leadership not only stabilized our IT environment but also positioned me to more effectively oversee IT risk management at the executive level.

CISO ToGo is a true strategic partner who brings deep expertise, practical execution, and a collaborative approach.  I would not hesitate to work with them again."

"CISO ToGo brought deep expertise and clarity to our cybersecurity efforts.  

As the Founder & CEO of CISO ToGo, Wade Richmond expertly assessed our security posture, identified gaps, and delivered clear, actionable recommendations.  His guidance in developing procedures and roadmaps was instrumental in strengthening our overall security program.  

I highly recommended CISO ToGo for any organization looking to elevate their cybersecurity maturity."

"CISO ToGo is founded and led by Wade Richmond, a gifted Cyber Security Executive.  He has the ability to see the big picture that drives business value and align Cyber Security Policy with the business in a way that enables, rather than hinders.  

While Wade is incredibly capable acting solo, he truly shines when working with other executives or a team. CISO ToGo routinely presents complex Cyber Security Issues in clear, business terms, reduces the friction in the IT Alignment and Governance processes.  This attribute positions CISO ToGo to be well equipped to advise Boards of Directors on their fiduciary responsibilities when it comes to cyber crime and the company's assets and customers.  

Having worked together on a number of projects,  Wade is on my short list of people to call when I am facing complex issues that need creative, yet actionable, thinking."

"Wade Richmond is the Founder and CEO of CISO ToGo, and is an outstanding CISO, colleague, business partner, and innovative leader. He has a unique ability to take some of the most complicated business and technology challenges bringing them to life through clear communications, smart planning, and strong leadership. 

Wade's ability to secure organizations while not stifling business  growth and collaboration is fantastic! He is a true partner with the business helping blend security practices into initiatives from inception through steady state. 

Wade continuously analyze key innovations in the security field leveraging them in a very pragmatic successful manner. He is very gifted security leader who can drive success from any situation from cloud transformations to retail revitalization."

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