Cybersecurity Facts & Statistics
- Cybercrime Losses Continue to Rise
Americans reported $16.6 billion in losses from cybercrime in 2024, a 33% increase over the previous year. This represents the highest annual loss ever reported to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
Source: FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) – 2024 Internet Crime Report
- Phishing Remains the Leading Cyber Threat
Phishing and spoofing were the most frequently reported cybercrimes in 2024, and they remain the primary methods cybercriminals use to steal credentials, distribute malware, and commit financial fraud.
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- The Human Element Still Drives Most Breaches
According to the 2025 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, 60% of security breaches involved the human element, including phishing, stolen credentials, and user error. Cybersecurity awareness training remains one of the most effective defenses against these attacks.
Source: Verizon 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR
The Business Problems We Solve
✓ Phishing attacks
✓ Employee cyber awareness
✓ Lack of cybersecurity policies
✓ Compliance concerns
✓ Executive cyber risk
✓ Incident response planning
✓ Third-party vendor risks
Why Business Leaders Choose VCG
✔ 40+ years of technology leadership
✔ Doctorate specializing in Cybersecurity Assurance
✔ University Professor
✔ TEEX Instructor
✔ National Cybersecurity Speaker
✔ Founder of Cybersecurity Awareness TV
✔ TEDx Speaker - "When The Streetlights Come On"
✔ Practical—not theoretical—guidance
✔ Executive-level business consulting
What we do
Assessment
Assessment
Assessment
This process is the foundation of cyber resilience. We evaluate your organization's current cybersecurity posture, identify risks and vulnerabilities, and provide clear, strategic recommendations to strengthen your defenses.
Secure
Assessment
Assessment
We help organizations establish strong cybersecurity foundations that protect their people, systems, and data from today's evolving threats. Security begins with proactive planning, informed leadership, and practical safeguards that reduce risk before incidents occur.
Strengthen
Assessment
Strengthen
We strengthen your organization's cyber resilience by building the policies, processes, and security culture needed to withstand today's evolving threats. Through strategic guidance, employee education, and continuous improvement, we help your business become stronger, more prepared, and more resilient.
Our Cybersecurity Solutions
Cyber Risk Assesment
Staff Security Training
Cyber Risk Assesment
VCG Cyber Risk Assessment
Identify vulnerabilities, evaluate cyber risks, and receive actionable recommendations to strengthen your security posture and improve organizational resilience.
Leadership Advisor
Staff Security Training
Cyber Risk Assesment
VCG Cybersecurity Strategic Advisor
Providing executive cybersecurity guidance, risk management, and resilience strategies that help organizations reduce cyber risk, strengthen security, and support confident business growth.
Staff Security Training
Staff Security Training
Staff Security Training
VCG Staff Security Training
Empower your employees to recognize cyber threats, reduce human risk, and build a security-first culture through practical, engaging cybersecurity awareness training.
Security Policy Design
Staff Security Training
Staff Security Training
Security Policy Design
Develop clear, customized cybersecurity policies that strengthen governance, support compliance, and establish secure practices for your employees and organization.
Virtual CISO Service
Cyber Shield Community
Virtual CISO Service
Virtual CISO (vCISO): Gain executive-level cybersecurity leadership without the cost of a full-time CISO. We provide strategic guidance, risk management, compliance oversight, and executive cybersecurity planning.
Speaking Engagements
Cyber Shield Community
Virtual CISO Service
VCG delivers engaging cybersecurity keynotes, workshops, and executive briefings that educate, inspire, and equip organizations with practical strategies to reduce cyber risk and build resilience.
Cyber Legal Support
Cyber Shield Community
Cyber Shield Community
VCG Expert Witness Legal SME
Providing independent cybersecurity expert witness services, technical analysis, case review, and clear testimony for litigation involving cyber incidents, data breaches, and digital evidence.
Cyber Shield Community
Cyber Shield Community
Cyber Shield Community
The Cyber Shield Community is VCG's cybersecurity awareness network, helping individuals, families, and small businesses stay informed, protected, and resilient against today's evolving cyber threats.
Trusted Industries Case Studies
Construction
Construction
Construction
Empowering construction firms with top cybersecurity awareness and training.
Legal Firms
Construction
Construction
Enhancing law firm security with phishing awareness training.
Healthcare
Construction
Healthcare
Supporting healthcare providers in achieving cybersecurity compliance.
Finance
Construction
Healthcare
Securing financial institutions through expert cybersecurity coaching.
Manufacturing
Individuals / Families
Manufacturing
Protecting manufacturing with tailored cyber solutions.
SmallBiz
Individuals / Families
Manufacturing
Empowering small businesses with strong cybersecurity strategies.
Individuals / Families
Individuals / Families
Individuals / Families
Protecting family-oriented organizations with expert cybersecurity.
Seniors
Individuals / Families
Individuals / Families
Ensuring senior communities' security with trusted cybersecurity solutions.
Expert Witness Services
Expert Witness Services
Expert Witness Services
Independent cybersecurity expert witness services for litigation, investigations, and technical case analysis.
Emergency Management
Expert Witness Services
Expert Witness Services
Strengthening cyber resilience to help emergency agencies prepare, respond, and recover.
Families with Teens
Expert Witness Services
Families with Teens
Helping families protect teens from online threats, scams, cyberbullying, and digital risks.
Government Agencies
Expert Witness Services
Families with Teens
Helping government agencies strengthen cybersecurity resilience, compliance, and public trust.
Secure Your Digital Life Today
Cyber threats are evolving rapidly, placing individuals, families, seniors, and businesses at increasing risk. The Cyber Shield Community, led by Dr. Jackson alongside a network of professional experts, delivers practical cybersecurity awareness and real-world protection strategies you can apply immediately.
Free Cybersecurity Guides
Cyber Risk Check
Dr. Jackson's Articles
Cyber Insurance Guide
Stay ahead with our cybersecurity training, videos, and quizzes to boost your awareness and defense. Also, FAQs and more.
Cyber Insurance Guide
Dr. Jackson's Articles
Cyber Insurance Guide
Learn about our phishing simulations to educate your team and strengthen your defenses.
Response Checklist
Dr. Jackson's Articles
Dr. Jackson's Articles
Ensure compliance with our expert business coaching and incident response planning.
Dr. Jackson's Articles
Dr. Jackson's Articles
Dr. Jackson's Articles
Read insights from our cybersecurity experts to keep your organization protected.
Meet Dr. Mack Jackson Jr.
Dr. Mack Jackson Jr., a cybersecurity expert, author, TEDx speaker, and keynote speaker, empowers businesses and families to stay safe in today’s digital world. With decades of experience in risk management and cyber awareness, his insights inspire action. Discover his latest resources and strategies,
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