About Us
About Us
Straight talking security leadership for the medical cannabis industry.
At De Vere Works, we help regulated businesses operate with confidence. We provide virtual CISO and CTO services built on decades of hands-on experience, with a focus on trust, discretion and strategic execution. For cannabis companies navigating compliance, growth and constant scrutiny, we bring clarity, resilience and leadership to the table.
Straight talking security and technology leadership for the medical cannabis industry.
At De Vere Works, we help regulated businesses operate with confidence. We provide virtual CISO and CTO services built on decades of hands-on experience, with a focus on trust, discretion and strategic execution. For cannabis companies navigating compliance, growth and constant scrutiny, we bring clarity, resilience and leadership to the table.
Founder & Lead Consultant,
Founder & Lead Consultant,
Richard De Vere
Richard De Vere
Richard is widely known in the industry for his ability to cut through complexity and deliver pragmatic solutions to challenging security problems.
Over the past 15+ years, Richard has advised global corporations, government agencies, financial institutions and tech startups - often in high-stakes environments where failure isn’t an option.
He is best known for his work at The AntiSocial Engineer, where he led cybersecurity research and awareness campaigns that reshaped how organisations defend against human risk.
Richard’s core strengths include:
Executive-level cybersecurity leadership (CISO advisory)
Risk mitigation strategy in regulated industries
Deep understanding of people-centric security issues
Today, that expertise is focused on UK cannabis companies, where regulation is tight, margins are narrow and security is critical to survival and scale.
Through De Vere Works, Richard and his team offer tailored support to business owners and operations leads who need a security partner they can trust to “get it” and get on with it.
Richard is widely known in the industry for his ability to cut through complexity and deliver pragmatic solutions to challenging security problems.
Over the past 15+ years, Richard has advised global corporations, government agencies, financial institutions and tech startups - often in high-stakes environments where failure isn’t an option.
He is best known for his work at The AntiSocial Engineer, where he led cybersecurity research and awareness campaigns that reshaped how organisations defend against human risk.
Richard’s core strengths include:
Executive-level cybersecurity leadership (CISO advisory)
Risk mitigation strategy in regulated industries
Deep understanding of people-centric security issues
Today, that expertise is focused on UK cannabis companies, where regulation is tight, margins are narrow and security is critical to survival and scale.
Through De Vere Works, Richard and his team offer tailored support to business owners and operations leads who need a security partner they can trust to “get it” and get on with it.
Our Values
Why Us
Our Values
Trust: We operate with discretion and integrity. You can trust us to protect what matters most.
Compliance: We understand how to meet the letter—and the spirit—of complex regulations.
Innovation: We apply smart, scalable technology solutions to help businesses grow safely.
Clarity: We don’t speak in buzzwords or fear. Just honest, expert advice.
Trust
We operate with absolute discretion and integrity. Our clients rely on us to protect their operations, reputation, and future, and we take that responsibility seriously.
Compliance
We don’t just tick boxes, we embed compliance into every process, helping you meet regulatory standards with confidence and clarity.
Innovation
We bring smart, modern security and technology thinking to emerging industries, cutting through complexity and keeping pace with change.
Clarity
We communicate directly, act decisively, and never overcomplicate things. You won’t find fearmongering or fluff here, just honest expertise.