Alan McDermott, vCISO Principal

Alan McDermott, CISSP, CIPP/C, CISA

As a Virtual CISO, Alan provides strategic guidance to executive teams. He is a skilled communicator, capable of helping key stakeholders make the best security decisions for their organization. Alan has over a decade of experience serving as a CISO in a number of industries, including insurance, IT data, and fintech. Alan has an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University and two undergraduate degrees in computer science and commerce. Alan is based in Toronto, Canada, and boasts CISSP, CIPP/C, and CISA among his many security certifications.

Insights from Alan McDermott

Business Impact Analysis Example You fell flat on your face in the first board meeting of the year because you

As Canadians, we generally don’t define ourselves by what we are but rather what we are not. That is, we

Talking about digital identity makes you sound like a conspiracy theorist.  The government, banks, health care, and retail companies all

CFO: You’re asking for a security budget increase of 20% from last year and we’ve already reached our ratio on

Cyber insurance, like all insurance, is all about the fine print.  In 2017, G&G Oil Company purchased a commercial insurance

Is your Cyber Insurance really going to cover you?

Only 1/3 of cyber insurance policies actually pay out in incidents. Most companies have cyber insurance policies that insure too little, or too much, and have absurdly low caps and silly exclusions.

To learn more about cyber insurance and determine if you have the right coverage for you, join us for a free vCISO Office Hours session on Tuesday, April 18 at 1 p.m. eastern time. Bring your questions!

New Release: Free SOC 2 eBook!

Getting ready for your first SOC 2? This eBook is full of actionable advice to help you prepare for and succeed in your first SOC 2 audit.

Learn:

  • How to scope your SOC 2 project
  • How to estimate the cost and length of your SOC 2 project
  • How to prepare for your SOC 2
  • How to succeed in your SOC 2 audit period
  • How to leverage your SOC 2 report to enable your business and sales
Is your Cyber Insurance really going to cover you?

Only 1/3 of cyber insurance policies actually pay out in incidents. Most companies have cyber insurance policies that insure too little, or too much, and have absurdly low caps and silly exclusions.

To learn more about cyber insurance and determine if you have the right coverage for you, join us for a free vCISO Office Hours session on Tuesday, April 18 at 1 p.m. eastern time. Bring your questions!

New Release: Free SOC 2 eBook!

Getting ready for your first SOC 2? This eBook is full of actionable advice to help you prepare for and succeed in your first SOC 2 audit.

Learn:

  • How to scope your SOC 2 project
  • How to estimate the cost and length of your SOC 2 project
  • How to prepare for your SOC 2
  • How to succeed in your SOC 2 audit period
  • How to leverage your SOC 2 report to enable your business and sales