Andrew Ostashen

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Cybersecurity Expert + Sales Engineer @ CISO Marketplace | vCISO | Freelance

With over 12 years of experience in Information Security, I am the founder (QSai LLC) and vCISO at CISO Marketplace, a platform that elevates cybersecurity through collaborative expertise. I am passionate about safeguarding digital assets and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our clients' information.QSai LLC
CISO MarketplaceCombined Career Statistics:Total Flight Miles: 275,000+
States Traveled: 42
States Lived: 5
Cross Country Drives: 7+Total Sales:
Vulsec Business Ownership: $1.79 million over four years.
Secondary Role at Redspin: $2.25 million over two years.Combined Total: $4.04 million in cybersecurity sales.Total Number of Clients Assessed:Vulsec Business Ownership: 35 clients + 17 Partners over four years - USA, Canada, Australia
Senior Security Engineer & Team Lead at Redspin: 350 client assessments over three years - USA, CanadaMy background spans systems and network administration, information security, incident analysis, and project management. I have worked with over 385+ clients, both domestically and internationally, applying global data privacy laws and crafting blueprints that map risks to tailored solutions. My focus areas include Human Perception Analysis, Technology Vulnerabilities, and the Information Security Program, which enable me to assess and mitigate potential risks in our clients' enterprises proactively.I am an active member of the information security community, staying abreast of the ever-evolving threat landscape. I am also a speaker and a mentor, sharing my insights and knowledge with diverse audiences and aspiring security professionals. My ultimate objective is to enhance companies' controls, processes, and procedures, defending them against active threats effectively. I am committed to driving success, continual improvement, and delivering exceptional results that promote operational excellence and customer satisfaction.