Infostealers don’t announce their presence. There’s no ransomware splash screen, no encrypted files. Instead, attackers slip in quietly, collect credentials, sensitive files, and emails, and then disappear. This isn’t a future problem. It’s already happening. And vCSOs who haven’t educated their stakeholders on how stealth breaches work—and how they’re defended—are going to be the first ones blamed when it happens. 

Your organization’s most critical line of defense isn’t a firewall or the latest security tool.  It’s your people. Yet, despite years of security awareness campaigns, employees remain a prime target for cybercriminals. Phishing emails, voice scams, and smishing attacks continue to exploit gaps in user training, leading to breaches that cost businesses millions.

The role of the Chief Security Officer (CSO) has undergone a seismic shift in recent years. The once-insular function of safeguarding digital assets has evolved into a strategic imperative that intersects with every facet of an organization.

Automated penetration testing has become a staple in the toolkit of many security teams. But for vCSOs looking to provide thorough risk assessments, relying solely on automated pen testing might leave you exposed.