Richard Wilford Jr.
Cybersecurity career coach and CISO for large enterprise
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $185 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Credentials | MBA; CRISC; CISSP; CEH; AWS Solutions Architect Associate |
Richard Wilford Jr. is a cybersecurity career coach. He helps people break into the field, land interviews and move up into bigger roles. He is the CISO for ASSA ABLOY's Americas Division and has 10 years in cybersecurity leadership on top of 30 years in IT. He has led information security, privacy and compliance work, including GDPR, CCPA and HIPAA engagements. He has coached more than 20 cybersecurity clients.
What Richard helps with
Richard helps people get into cybersecurity, prepare for interviews and grow into senior roles. He also helps IT professionals move into security.
- Breaking into the cybersecurity field
- Moving from IT into cybersecurity
- Landing cybersecurity interviews
- Preparing for cybersecurity interviews
- Advancing to a promotion in cybersecurity
- Cover letters
- Cybersecurity strategy
Who Richard works with
Richard works with people who want to enter cybersecurity and with working security professionals who want a promotion. He also helps IT professionals who want to shift into security roles.
Background and qualifications
Richard has 30 years in information technology and 10 years in cybersecurity leadership. He has worked in healthcare, retail pharmacy, financial services, education, marketing and manufacturing. His employers include Fidelity Investments, Brown University, CVS Caremark, ASSA ABLOY, IntegraMed, NTT and Dell Services. He has led large teams in public, VC-backed and private companies. He has interviewed and hired IT and cybersecurity talent. He holds CISSP, CRISC, CEH and AWS Solutions Architect Associate certifications, plus an MBA.
Richard Wilford Jr. pricing
Programs and services
- Intro course on breaking into cybersecurity
- Start-to-finish cybersecurity recruiting program
- Program for advancing a cybersecurity career
- Interview preparation sessions
- Custom hourly coaching
Richard Wilford Jr. reviews
Richard Wilford Jr. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a sitting CISO who also hires cybersecurity talent and has moved people from IT into security roles.
Best for IT workers and early security professionals who want to enter or advance in cybersecurity.
Common questions
How much does Richard Wilford Jr. charge?
Coaching with Richard runs $90 to $185 an hour. Message Richard from this page for an exact quote.
What does Richard Wilford Jr. help with?
Richard Wilford Jr. helps with breaking into the cybersecurity field, moving from IT into cybersecurity, landing cybersecurity interviews and preparing for cybersecurity interviews.
Does Richard Wilford Jr. have reviews?
Richard Wilford Jr. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Richard Wilford Jr. certified?
Richard Wilford Jr. lists: MBA; CRISC; CISSP; CEH; AWS Solutions Architect Associate.
Does Richard help people switch from IT to cybersecurity?
Yes. He made that move himself and has helped others pivot into security roles.
What topics can Richard help with besides career coaching?
He can help with cover letters and cybersecurity strategy. He also covers incident response, network security, risk assessment, security auditing and vulnerability management.
How do I contact Richard Wilford Jr.?
Send Richard a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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