We design, deploy, and defend critical infrastructures. Moving beyond product catalogs to deliver architecture-first security.
Virtual Guardian is a U.S.-based cybersecurity VAR and integrator built by leaders behind some of the industry’s most recognized security firms, including NaviLogic, AmeriNet, Accuvant, and FishNet Security.
With more than 100+ combined years of experience, we bring enterprise-scale expertise, long-standing industry relationships, and a client-first approach to everyengagement.
Virtual Guardian is a wholly owned, independently operated subsidiary of ESi Technologies. This structure gives us the financial stability and operational backing of an established technology company while preserving the client-first culture, independent vendor recommendations, and autonomous decision-making that define how we work.
"Virtual Guardian addresses a problem we see repeatedly across the industry... clients are promised senior expertise during the sales cycle, only to be handed off to junior delivery teams when it's time to execute. We built a different model."
Virtual Guardian
While we are a VAR and integrator, we lead with strategy, architecture, and accountability — not product catalogs.
We focus on a select number of cybersecurity disciplines where we maintain deep in-house expertise. When specialized capabilities are required, we bring in vetted partners who meet our standards and operate under our direction.
Senior experts involved from day one
Vendor-neutral recommendations
Access to vetted specialist partners
One accountable team overseeing delivery
A focus on outcomes, not product quotas
Virtual Guardian brings together decades of cybersecurity leadership, deep vendor relationships, and an operating model built around trust.
We help clients make better security decisions, reduce complexity, and execute with confidence.
One team. One accountable model. Decades of expertise.
The leaders behind Virtual Guardian helped build some of the most recognized cybersecurity firms in the United States. They’ve guided organizations through breaches, regulatory pressure, board scrutiny, and large-scale security transformations. When you work with Virtual Guardian, you work directly with experienced operators — not layered sales teams.
Founder & President
Cybersecurity entrepreneur and industry veteran with 25+ years of experience building and scaling security organizations.
Bill co-founded Accuvant and later NaviLogic, helping shape some of the industry's most respected cybersecurity businesses. He leads Virtual Guardian's strategic direction and advises executive teams on complex security and regulatory challenges. Former leadership roles include Accuvant and Qualys, Bill also served as President of the Minnesota ISSA chapter.
VP of Sales
Technology and cybersecurity executive with 35+ years
of experience across security architecture, sales
leadership, and operations.
Before joining Virtual Guardian, Toby held executive leadership roles at Recorded Future and major cybersecurity integrators, leading large pre-sales and security engineering organizations across North America.
His expertise spans enterprise security strategy, growth operations, and client delivery.
Director of Sales & Marketing
Senior technology leader with 30+ years of
experience across cybersecurity, networking, and
strategic partnerships.
Tobi focuses on client relationships, service delivery, and partner engagement, helping organizations navigate complex security initiatives with a practical, collaborative approach.
VP of Finance
Finance and operations executive with 25+ years of
experience supporting growth-stage and enterprise
technology organizations.
Joe oversees financial operations and strategic planning at Virtual Guardian, helping ensure scalable delivery and operational discipline across the business. Formerly Controller at AmeriNet and earlier with Ernst & Young.
Director of Partnerships
Cybersecurity and enterprise technology leader with
decades of experience across sales, channel
development, and strategic partnerships.
Scott has held leadership roles at organizations including FishNet Security, IBM, Juniper Networks, and Imperva, building deep expertise across the cybersecurity ecosystem.
Beyond our executive leadership, Virtual Guardian includes senior architects, compliance specialists, and security engineers with experience across highly regulated and complex environments.
Our clients work directly with the experts delivering the engagement — not a handoff team after the contract is signed.
Leadership helps build a recognized US cybersecurity firm
Co-founded by VG leaders
Senior roles across an era-defining integrator
VG leadership aligns under ESI's NA practice
One accountable team, advisory-first, US-based
