Led by Richard Medel — Founder & Cybersecurity Director
With certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, AWS, Azure, Linux, EC-Council, and VMware, Richard brings over three decades of hands-on IT and cybersecurity leadership — including service as IT Director and Regional Security Officer for Palm Beach County CareerSource and CTO for the 15th Judicial Circuit Courts.
At Virtual IT Security, we specialize in Penetration Testing, Risk Assessments, and IT Audits that help organizations uncover vulnerabilities, strengthen defenses, and protect their most valuable asset — their data.
Our clients include small and large 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