Empiric Security Introduces a People-First Cybersecurity Advisory Model for Mid-Market Organizations

ATLANTA, GA / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2026 /Empiric Security, a cybersecurity consulting practice founded by Ryan Basden, announced its formal introduction to the market with a clear mission: help organizations move beyond compliance-driven security toward measurable, human-centered risk management.

At a time when companies are investing heavily in cybersecurity tools, dashboards, and certifications, breaches and burnout continue to rise. Empiric Security was created in response to this disconnect. Rather than focusing on tools alone, the firm centers its work on bridging the gap between technical security teams and executive leadership, where many of the most consequential security failures originate.

Empiric Security provides executive-level cybersecurity advisory and high-caliber penetration testing services for mid-market and compliance-driven organizations. Its approach emphasizes judgment, communication, and trust over fear-based messaging or vendor-driven noise. By translating complex technical findings into business-relevant insights, Empiric enables leadership teams to make informed decisions that improve security outcomes and organizational resilience.

Basden brings a rare combination of experience to the work, with a background spanning adversarial hacker communities, offensive security, and senior advisory roles. That dual fluency allows him to understand how real attackers think while also helping executives understand how cyber risk intersects with revenue, operations, and reputation.

"Most organizations do not fail at security because they lack tools, " Basden said. "They fail because the people responsible for security and the people responsible for business decisions are not speaking the same language. My goal is to help organizations fix that before it becomes an incident. "

Empiric Security works closely with B2B SaaS companies, fintech and payments firms, ecommerce platforms, and enterprises operating under frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS. While compliance remains an important baseline, Empiric 's philosophy is that certifications should support critical thinking, not replace it. The firm helps clients identify what truly matters to protect, how attackers would realistically target it, and where investment will meaningfully reduce risk.

A core focus of the practice is supporting technical leaders who are often overextended and under-supported. Empiric acts as a senior advisor and advocate, giving CISOs, directors, and security managers the framing and credibility they need to communicate effectively with boards and executive teams.

Unlike traditional consulting firms or red team vendors, Empiric Security operates as a deliberately lean, relationship-driven advisory. Clients work directly with Basden, ensuring continuity, context, and accountability throughout the engagement. The firm 's primary output is not reports or dashboards, but trust built through clarity and honest guidance.

Empiric Security is now working with select organizations seeking to mature their security posture, align leadership and technical teams, and move from reactive compliance to intentional, people-first security.

For more information about Empiric Security and its cybersecurity advisory approach, visit empiricsecurity.com.

About Empiric Security
Empiric Security is a cybersecurity consulting practice providing executive-level advisory and penetration testing services for mid-market and compliance-driven organizations. Founded by Ryan Basden, the firm specializes in translating complex security challenges into actionable, business-relevant strategies that prioritize people, trust, and long-term resilience.

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Name: Ryan Basden
Email: ryan@empiricsecurity.com
Website: empiricsecurity.com

SOURCE: Empiric Security

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