BARR Advisory’s team of virtual CISOs bring the expert perspective needed to make sound security decisions. Through continuous support, our consultants help you implement and sustain a tailored security plan. We have the cybersecurity skills covered, so your people can focus on what they do best.
Get to know the CISO Advisory Team below.
As Founder and President of BARR Advisory, a cybersecurity risk management and compliance advisory firm, Brad Thies leads all aspects of the organization’s global client service delivery and security assessment services. He specializes in helping cloud service providers assess, design and implement processes and controls to meet customer, regulatory and compliance requirements.
Brad is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), and Certified Cloud Security Professional (CSSP) with over 10 years of industry experience. Brad is a regular guest speaker at industry events, such as ISACA conferences, and a member of the AICPA’s Trust Information Integrity Task Force.
As BARR’s Director of CISO Advisory, Mitch Evans leads a growing CISO Advisory practice providing vCISO services to organizations of various sizes and across a wide range of industries. He oversees and supports a team of CISO Advisory consultants who provide services ranging from cybersecurity gap assessments, to policy and procedures documentation, due diligence questionnaires, penetration testing, and much more. He provides guidance and support to the CISO Advisory consultants, as well as direct guidance to clients.
Mitch has over 10 years of experience in security and compliance and maintains a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification.
As a Senior Consultant at BARR Advisory, Larry supports the company’s growing CISO Advisory service offerings, specifically for small-to-medium sized companies in need of a virtual CISO (or CISO on retainer). He plans and executes various engagements including readiness assessments, policy and procedure documentation, vendor risk management assessments, and external audit assistance.
He is an experienced consulting professional with a history of working in IT governance, risk, and compliance for large companies. He maintains the CISA and CRISC certifications to fortify his reputation as an IT professional in audit and risk. Larry graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Information Systems Auditing and Control, and Management Information Systems.
As a Senior Consultant in BARR Advisory’s CISO Advisory practice, Jeff Hoskins supports all consulting service offerings. Jeff leads small-to-medium sized businesses with developing, maintaining, and growing cybersecurity programs. He also plans and executes various engagements, vendor risk management assessments, policy documentation, and audit assistance.
Jeff has extensive experience leading information security programs. Prior to joining BARR, he was an information security manager with a large enterprise level health technology company. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Winthrop University and an MBA from the University of South Carolina. Jeff has also earned and maintains certifications including PMP, CISM, and CISSP.
As a Senior Consultant at BARR Advisory, Teddy supports the company’s growing CISO Advisory service offerings, specifically for small-to-medium sized companies in need of a virtual CISO (or CISO on retainer). He plans and executes various engagements including readiness assessments, policy and procedure documentation, vendor risk management assessments, and external audit assistance.
He is an experienced consulting professional with a history of working in IT governance, risk, and compliance for financial institutions and small-to-medium sized companies. He maintains the CISA and HITRUST CCSFP certifications to fortify his reputation as an IT professional in audit and risk.Teddy graduated from Utica University with a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, and prior to BARR, he worked at Wolf & Company, P.C.
As a Senior Consultant in BARR Advisory’s CISO Advisory practice, Brett Davis evaluates the design and effectiveness of clients’ technology controls to prevent breaches and incidents and identify opportunities to operate more efficiently. Brett is recognized as a diligent, disciplined individual that goes above and beyond for his team and his clients.
Prior to BARR, Brett served in the United States Navy for six years, where he was a member of the elite Navy Special Warfare community that conducted special operations. After his service, Brett went on to mentor veteran students — providing support and positive influence to help them achieve academic, career and life goals.
Brett holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
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