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How Building a Security Consulting Practice on the Side Changed My Career

Jun 3, 2025

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8 min read

How Building a Security Consulting Practice on the Side Changed My Career

How a nights and weekends security consultancy unexpectedly grew into an acquisition and reshaped my career. Plus, lessons on fractional CISO work, vCISO hype, and service-first growth.

Mike Privette

Entrepreneurship

Support Return on Security | Back Cyber Market Intelligence

Mar 28, 2025

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2 min read

Support Return on Security | Back Cyber Market Intelligence

Support Return on Security's cybersecurity market analysis with our new optional membership tier. No paywalls, just a way to back research you value.

Mike Privette

Entrepreneurship

The Return on Security 2024 Year-End Letter

Dec 23, 2024

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11 min read

The Return on Security 2024 Year-End Letter

Reflect on 2024 with the Return on Security community, examining key changes, personal growth, and what lies ahead for cybersecurity in 2025.

Mike Privette