// VAUGHN CYBER GROUP / / ABOUT
About Lora Vaughn
Cybersecurity consultant. Virtual CISO. Two-time CISO. CISSP with 20+ years protecting organizations from real threats.
Lora Vaughn is the founder of Vaughn Cyber Group, a cybersecurity consulting firm specializing in Virtual CISO services, SOC 2 compliance, and practical security for startups, SMBs, and community banks.
// 01 / EXPERIENCE
Experience
She has served as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at two organizations, building security programs from the ground up, leading incident response efforts, and achieving SOC 2 Type II certification. With over 20 years in cybersecurity, her experience spans financial services, healthcare, technology, and government.
// 02 / CREDENTIALS
Credentials & Certifications
She holds the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)², the gold standard in cybersecurity credentials. This demonstrates mastery across eight security domains including security operations, risk management, asset security, and security engineering.
// 03 / ORIGIN
Why I Started Vaughn Cyber Group
After years as a CISO at larger organizations, I recognized a gap: startups, small businesses, and community banks need enterprise-level security expertise, but can't afford (or don't need) a full-time CISO or big consulting firm fees.
I founded Vaughn Cyber Group to bring practical, no-nonsense cybersecurity consulting to organizations that need real security without the theater. No fear-mongering. No selling unnecessary tools. Just straight answers and auditor-ready programs that fit your business.
// 04 / APPROACH
What Makes Me Different
Unlike consultants who've only worked at consulting firms, I've been in the trenches as a CISO. I've presented to boards, managed audits, responded to incidents, and built security programs that actually work in the real world.
My approach: Start with your actual risks. Build controls that make sense for your business. Get compliant without going broke. When something goes wrong, have a plan that works.
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// 05 / CLIENTS
Who I Work With
- Startups getting SOC 2 certified to close enterprise deals
- SMBs needing Virtual CISO guidance without full-time CISO costs
- Community banks navigating FFIEC, GLBA, and regulatory exams
- Organizations responding to security incidents or breaches
- Companies that need security training for employees or leadership
// 06 / SPEAKING
Speaking & Media
As an experienced speaker on cybersecurity topics, I cover incident response, CISO leadership, SOC 2 compliance, and practical security for non-technical audiences. I've presented at conferences, appeared on local news broadcasts, and delivered executive briefings.
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Need Virtual CISO services, SOC 2 consulting, or incident response help? Book a free 20-minute call to talk through what you need.