General Info

Security Privateers was founded by Michael Scheidell, a recognized subject matter expert in the field of Information Security and Digital Privacy.Why Privateers? Like the privateers of yesteryear, we are a dedicated group of individuals, who are in fact, individuals, not part of a corporate cog. Our reputation, and livelihood depends on our last engagement. Not on an employment contract. We love what we do, and we do it with passion.Our firm specializes in three areas:First, providing virtual CISO's to emerging growth and small businesses that need a seasoned professional on a fractional, contract or outsourced basis. Expertise includes Storage, Networking, Security, Cloud, VOIP and Business Intelligence.Virtual CISOSecond, providing technical due-diligence for Investment Banks, M & A and Private Equity Funds and, Third, providing security professionals for IT Security Audits, Risk Assessments and Penetration Testing