Richard Medel - CISO
Chief Information Security Officer
Richard brings over three decades of hands-on IT and cybersecurity leadership — including previous service as:
At Virtual IT Security, we specialize in Cybersecurity Risk Assessments (aka Pen Testing), IT Auditing and on-site or remote Security Awareness Training. We help organizations uncover vulnerabilities, strengthen defenses, and protect their most valuable asset — their data.
Our clients include large and small businesses, financial institutions, government agencies, Florida non-profits, CareerSource organizations and private country clubs who trust us to keep their digital environments secure.
Our Team
Richard Medel, President/Lead Assessor
Tamara Medel, Vice President/Assessor
Shane Ricker, Senior Lead Assessor
James Wood, SysAdmin/Associate Assessor
Real World Experience
CEO - Virtual IT Security since 2006
CTO Palm Beach County,15th Judicial Circuit
IT Director Palm Beach County Career Source
Regional Security Officer PBCCareer Source
Security Certifications
CEHv13 w/AI EC-Council Ethical Hacker
CHFIv11 w/AI EC-Council Forensic Investigator
CEI w/AI EC-Council Certified Instructor
Nationally Recognized Certifications