Vigilance
We stay ahead of emerging threats so you don't have to think about them.
About VRG
Watchful. Wise. On your side.
Vanaheimr Research Group exists to give small and medium-sized businesses the same caliber of security and IT expertise that large enterprises take for granted.
Our mission
Big-company protection for the businesses that power our communities.
Cybercriminals don't discriminate by company size. In fact, smaller organizations are often targeted precisely because attackers expect weaker defenses. Yet most security services are built and priced for the Fortune 500.
We started VRG to change that. We combine deep information security expertise with practical, day-to-day IT management, and we package it in a way that makes sense for businesses with ten employees or five hundred.
Our approach is rooted in research: we study how attacks actually happen, measure what actually reduces risk, and focus our clients' budgets on the controls that matter most.
The name
Why Vanaheimr?
In Norse mythology, Vanaheimr is the realm of the Vanir, a family of gods known for wisdom, foresight, and the ability to see what is coming. That's exactly what we aim to provide our clients: the insight to anticipate threats and the readiness to meet them.
Our owl carries the same idea. Owls see in the dark, notice what others miss, and keep watch while everyone else sleeps.
Security isn't a product you buy once. It's a discipline you practice every day, and we practice it on your behalf.
What we value
The principles behind every engagement.
Integrity
Honest assessments and recommendations, even when the answer is "you don't need that."
Clarity
No jargon or scare tactics. Just clear explanations and practical next steps.
Partnership
Your success is our success. We invest in long-term relationships, not transactions.
Leadership
Meet the founder.
Ryan West
President & Founder
Ryan founded Vanaheimr Research Group to make enterprise-grade information security accessible to small and medium-sized businesses. He leads the firm's security strategy and client engagements.
Let's talk about your business.
Whether you need a full IT department or a second opinion on your security, we're happy to help.
