Cybersecurity consulting and threat intelligence to protect your systems, empower your team, and secure what matters most - at home and at work.
Founded in 2025, Guardian.IO provides next-generation cybersecurity consulting to help individuals, businesses, and mission-driven organizations stay protected in an increasingly complex threat landscape.
Our services include strategic risk assessments, penetration testing, vulnerability management, compliance audits, workforce training, and incident response - all customized to meet your specific operational and security needs.
With over two decades of experience protecting high-profile clients, we leverage the latest tools and methodologies to expose weaknesses before cybercriminals can exploit them. We then offer actionable advice to fortify defenses and prevent breaches.
What We Do
Guardian Intelligence & Overwatch
Guardian.IO Intelligence delivers real-time threat insight, passive and active security testing, and tailored vulnerability assessments - giving you the clarity to act fast and stay ahead. It’s like having your own cyber recon team with x-ray vision into your environment.
1. Vulnerability Assessments
We go beyond the checkbox scan. Our assessments combine smart automation with human context - so we don’t just tell you what’s broken, we tell you what matters. We evaluate your endpoints, servers, firewalls, cloud configs, and forgotten corners of your network and stack it all against current exploit data.
2. Penetration Testing (External / Internal)
We simulate how attackers actually think. That includes scanning for weaknesses, exploiting them, and showing how far we could get if we were real bad actors. And then? We sit down and tell you exactly how to fix it.
3. Application Testing
We go line-by-line on your web apps, APIs, and cloud interfaces to find insecure code, bad auth flows, and logic flaws. If you’re SaaS, this is your frontline - and we’re your armor.
4. Social Engineering / Phishing Simulations
Most breaches start with one click. We build phishing campaigns based on real-world scams and test how your team responds. No judgment - just insight. And we can follow up with training so they don’t fall for it next time.
5. Physical Assessments & Rogue Device Drops
Ever had someone try to walk into your office with a fake badge? We have. And we’ll test if it works - including dropping rogue USB drives or testing front desk response protocols.
6. Threat Modeling & Risk Mapping
We analyze your systems, people, and processes to identify how an attacker would move through your environment. Then we show you the map - and how to close every pathway.
7. Dark Web & Exposure Recon
We dig through the dark corners of the internet-forums, breached data dumps, criminal marketplaces - to see what’s already out there about your organization. Credentials, IP intelligence, internal docs, or exposed PII. If it’s surfaced, you need to know. We don’t just report it - we help you contain and counter it.
Guardian.IO Overwatch is your mission-ready cyber intel unit-vCISO, vCIO, and tactical advisor on demand. No fluff. No filler. Just precision guidance, real-time defense, and executive-level clarity when it matters most.
vCISO Services
Fractional Chief Information Security Officer support to drive your cyber strategy, guide policy development, ensure compliance (SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST, etc.), perform in-depth risk assessments, and deliver executive briefings. We also manage vendor risk and provide hands-on oversight for evolving threats.
Security Program Development
Whether you’re starting from scratch or upgrading a dated security stack, we design and implement right-sized programs aligned to NIST, ISO, and other relevant frameworks. We help you shift from “we think we’re secure” to “we have the data to prove it.”
Insurance-Focused Risk Advisory
We support both underwriters and policyholders with real-world cyber risk assessments, incident response reporting, claims documentation, and insurer-facing evidence packages. We help ensure you’re ready when the worst happens - and your policy actually responds.
vCIO Services
Strategic IT leadership for companies that need vision without overhead. We provide IT roadmaps, budget planning, vendor evaluations, modernization plans, cloud migration support, and rapid-response help in times of crisis or outage.
Risk & Resilience Consulting
Build organizational resilience with business continuity plans, crisis playbooks, and third-party risk strategies. We conduct maturity check-ins, ensure alignment with insurance requirements, and help your team plan for disruption - before it hits.
Executive Training & Coaching
Prepare your leadership team for the reality of modern threats. We coach executives on cyber decision-making, develop security-first mindsets in IT leaders, and run simulation-based training to build boardroom-ready confidence in crisis.
🧠 Our Ethos
We don’t sell fear. We sell control.
Cybersecurity is about stopping breaches — but it doesn’t end there.
If someone wants in badly enough, they’ll get in. That’s why real security isn’t just about prevention. It’s about how you respond, how fast you recover, and how prepared your team is when things go sideways.
We call it the Three Ps:
Plan for the breach
Prepare your response and recovery
Practice until it’s second nature
Anyone can build a tech stack. We build operational readiness.
We live by Zero Trust. Not because it’s trendy, but because it works.
• No blind trust just because someone’s on the network
• No assumptions that your cloud provider has your back
• Always verify
• Always test
• Always adapt
We stay current on real-world threats, not just headlines. MITRE ATT&CK, threat intel, active campaigns — if it matters, we track it.
🙌 The Bottom Line
• All services are à la carte. No bundles. No hidden agendas.
• We’re lean, fast, and often half the cost of the big firms
• We’re here to build long-term trust, not chase quick wins
💬 The Truth About Testing
Best practices aren’t optional. They’re operational.
• Passive testing (vuln scans, phishing tests) every 6 months
• Intrusive testing (pen tests, rogue device assessments) at least once a year
More if you’re regulated or scaling fast. We’ll work within your budget to make it happen.
Because security should be usable, practical, and ready when it counts.
🛰️ Why Us?
You’re probably wondering what makes us different from the other 400 security firms who emailed you last week promising “cutting-edge solutions” and a “free assessment.”
We’ll save you the pitch deck.
We’re not a marketing engine dressed up as a cyber consultancy. We’re a tight unit of experienced professionals who’ve actually been in the trenches. Real-world security, real results, no layers of handlers or account execs reading from a script.
You won’t find any long-term contracts here. No lock-ins, no fine print, and absolutely no salespeople lurking in the shadows trying to upsell you into a software bundle you don’t need. We don’t resell anything because we prefer our recommendations clean and our loyalty undivided. If there’s a better tool out there, we’ll tell you. If your current vendor is overcharging you, we’ll help you fix that.
We don’t waste your time with recycled frameworks or inflated deliverables. If we find a gap, we tell you. If we don’t, we won’t invent one to justify a bigger invoice. Our job is to strengthen your posture, not create dependency. Whether you need us once, monthly, or just when things get weird, we stay mission-focused and ego-free.
What we deliver is meant to be used, not archived. Our reports are short, tactical, and readable without a legal pad. Every engagement is designed to get answers, clarity, and action—not to generate shelfware.
Need us for a quick sanity check before a board presentation? Want a deep dive before finalizing a merger? Curious if your cloud permissions are quietly making auditors sweat? We’re in.
Think of us as your cyber strike team. On standby. Off radar. Brought in when the stakes are real.
Our mission is simple.
Make your environment safer. Make your decisions smarter. Help you sleep better at night.
No pressure. No scripts. Just senior-level help, when and how you need it.
🧱 Add-on Support Options
• IT & cyber tool selection
• Cloud configuration reviews
• Startup security support
• Security architecture consulting
• Cyber insurance readiness assessments
• Incident response planning and tabletop exercises
• Third-party/vendor risk assessments
• Compliance gap analysis (NIST, ISO, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA)
• Zero Trust architecture consulting
• Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
• Penetration testing coordination and remediation support
• Identity and access management (IAM) strategy consulting
• Data loss prevention (DLP) advisory services
• Secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) guidance
• Employee security awareness training programs
• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) cybersecurity due diligence
• Cloud migration security assessments
• Vulnerability management program development
• Virtual CISO (vCISO) services
• Risk management framework (RMF) advisory services
Education & Resources
Our founder and Chief Intelligence Officer has literally written the book(s) on cybersecurity, digital safety, and tech leadership - because empowering others with knowledge is part of our mission.
We don’t hide behind jargon, sell fear, or push bloated audits. Instead, we believe in giving people the tools to make smart, confident decisions in a world full of technical noise. These books were written to cut through that noise and deliver real value - fast.
Whether you’re a small business owner trying to navigate cyber insurance, a parent trying to rein in screen time, or a tech leader trying to build something secure from the ground up, there’s something here for you.
The History of Online Scams (and How to Avoid Them)
A deep dive into the evolution of digital scams — and how to spot them before they hit. Full of real-world examples and practical lessons for anyone online.
The Practical CISO
Cybersecurity Strategy for Small Businesses
A no-BS playbook for small business owners, consultants, and IT leaders. Learn what matters, skip what doesn’t, and build a security plan that actually works.
Tech Together
A Family Guide to the Screen Time Peace Treaty
A smart, honest guide for families navigating screen time, online safety, and digital boundaries. No guilt, no lectures — just real tools that work.
Zero Trust
7 Must-Know Principles to Secure Your Business
An accessible intro to Zero Trust strategy without the fluff. If you’re not sure where to start, start here.
Get In Touch
Below you will find all the ways to reach us.
info@yourguardian.io
Call
+1 (202) 599-5619
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Founder & Chief Intelligence Officer
Guardian.IO
Ryan Burch is a seasoned cybersecurity leader, infrastructure strategist, and intelligence advisor with over 20 years of hands-on experience protecting digital environments at scale. As the Founder and Chief Intelligence Officer of Guardian.IO, Ryan leads with sharp technical insight, real-world operational depth, and an unshakable commitment to vendor neutrality.
Before launching Guardian.IO, Ryan served as Director of IT Operations and Cybersecurity at both the Better Business Bureau and Cogent Communications, where he oversaw enterprise risk, infrastructure resilience, and incident response strategy across global networks. At the BBB, he was instrumental in the development and deployment of the Scam Tracker platform, a now-national tool used by consumers and law enforcement to report and combat online fraud.
Earlier in his career, Ryan held senior positions at Oracle, leading high-availability lab infrastructure and contributing to security-first data center deployments worldwide. He later transitioned into executive advisory roles, serving as a vCIO and vCISO, where he helped organizations align with compliance frameworks like NIST, SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001, and respond confidently to ransomware, vendor risk, and evolving threat landscapes.
Ryan holds multiple industry certifications in cybersecurity and enterprise architecture and has authored several widely respected books, including The History of Online Scams and How to Avoid Them, The Practical CISO, and Tech Together. His work spans public sector threat mitigation, small business defense, and national infrastructure resilience.
At Guardian.IO, Ryan leads every engagement with brutal honesty, deep intelligence, and zero tolerance for overpriced tools or security theater. His mission is simple: protect what matters, educate relentlessly, and never upsell solutions clients don’t need.
We don’t promote or prefer any specific vendor.
The following are organizations we’ve worked with, deployed, evaluated, or integrated in real-world environments.
Your solution may not involve any of them - and that’s exactly the point.
We’ll never push a tool, product, or platform that isn’t the right fit for your needs, your team, or your budget.
We are not resellers.
We are not preferred or tiered partners.
We are not here to sell.
We’re here to solve.
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