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Cybersecurity content writer for security vendors and CISOs
Polaris Cybersecurity is run by Richard Dezso, a CompTIA Security+ certified security analyst who has written 300+ published security articles since 2022, with bylines at StationX and ghostwritten content for a managed detection and response (MDR) provider and an application security platform, written through an SEO agency. Hire him for blog posts, technical guides, ebooks and ghostwritten thought leadership.
300+
published articles · Bylines at StationX · Ghostwritten for MDR and AppSec vendors · CompTIA Security+
Hire a cybersecurity writer who works in security
I'm Richard Dezso. I'm a security analyst, and my day job is in security governance, risk and compliance. I hold the CompTIA Security+ certification, and I've written about cybersecurity since 2022. That adds up to more than 300 published articles, including content I've ghostwritten for security vendors through agency partners. In my day job, I also write the security policies for the organization I work for.
Why does that matter to you? Security buyers notice when a writer doesn't understand the subject. Your engineers notice faster. I write from the inside of the field, so the terms are right, the examples hold up and the piece respects the reader's time.
My goal for every piece is simple: accurate enough for your engineers, clear enough for your buyers. You won't need to explain CVSS, ASPM, or SIEM triage. I already write about them.
What I write
I write for two kinds of clients: security vendors who need content their buyers will trust, and security leaders who have plenty to say and no time to write it. Here's what that covers.
Technical how-to guides
Step-by-step guides that show how security tools and techniques work in practice. For an example, see my Metasploit Tutorial for StationX
Comparison and explainer pages
Pages that explain two approaches, frameworks or tools side by side and help a reader decide. For an example, see Cyber Kill Chain vs. MITRE ATT&CK on StationX
Ebooks and gated guides
Long-form assets for lead generation and customer education, scoped and scheduled per project.
Ghostwritten thought leadership for CISOs and security leaders
Bylined articles in your voice, built from your ideas and experience, for your company blog, LinkedIn or trade publications. $1,500 USD per article. You approve every piece before it's published.
Security questionnaires for SaaS teams
Your first security questionnaire done in 7 business days, even without SOC 2.
Cybersecurity topics I cover
These are the areas my 300+ published articles already span.
- Vulnerability management: prioritization frameworks, remediation workflows, exposure reduction and CVSS triage.
- Application security: AppSec strategy, secure development, ASPM, SBOM and software supply chain risk.
- Cloud security: CSPM, IAM posture, encryption and cloud risk governance.
- Threat detection and incident response: SIEM triage, investigations, preparedness and post-incident lessons.
- Compliance and governance: regulatory frameworks, policy alignment and GRC. See my guides on answering a security questionnaire without SOC 2 and CPCSC Level 1 requirements.
- AI security: AI security risks, GenAI governance, code security and LLM exposure.
- Board communication: security updates, reporting language and business framing for executives.
- Vendor risk: third-party exposure, due diligence and risk ownership.
I also write about identity and access in industrial settings, for example IAM for manufacturing across OT and IT
Published cybersecurity writing samples
Every article below carries my byline on the publisher's site.
| Title | Publisher | Format | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyber Kill Chain vs. MITRE ATT&CK | StationX | Comparison article | Read on StationX |
| Metasploit Tutorial | StationX | Technical tutorial | Read on StationX |
| ChatGPT for Cyber Security | StationX | Cybersecurity article | Read on StationX |
Ghostwritten work doesn't carry my name, so the cybersecurity writing samples page also includes three anonymised thought leadership excerpts, on compliance as operational discipline, connecting governance, risk and compliance, and making security useful to the business.
Why security vendors and CISOs hire Polaris
Fewer SME review cycles
Your subject-matter experts are busy. I do the research and hand over a clear first draft, so their review can focus on the details that matter instead of fixing basics.
Technically accurate, written by a practitioner
I work in security day to day. I use the right terms, I know which details your buyers will check, and I don't pad a piece with generic security marketing.
Bylined work for trusted publishers
My work has been published by StationX, and I've written ghostwritten content for a managed detection and response (MDR) provider and an application security platform through an SEO agency. You can read my bylined work before you hire me.
Confidential when it needs to be
Ghostwriting clients are never named in Polaris marketing. NDAs are welcome. Your work stays yours.
Pricing and turnaround
| Service | Price | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Thought leadership article | $1,500 USD per article | First draft in 7 business days; 2 revision rounds included |
| Blog posts and articles | Quoted per project | First drafts in 5 to 7 business days |
| Technical guides and ebooks | Quoted per project | Scheduled per project |
| Security questionnaire | $750 USD founding price for the first 5 teams (regular price $1,500 USD) | 7 business days, up to 150 questions |
See full pricing and what's included.
Send a few details and you'll get a reply within one business day with next steps and pricing. No sales call required.
Not sure where to start? Begin with one article and see the work first.
How it works
- 01
Send a brief or topic list. Share your audience, goals, subject-matter context and any product details the piece should cover.
- 02
I research and draft. I turn the brief into clear, technically grounded content.
- 03
You review, request edits and publish. Your team reviews the draft, asks for changes, and publishes the approved piece.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a cybersecurity writer?
Ghostwritten thought leadership articles cost $1,500 USD per article. Blog posts, technical guides and ebooks are quoted per project. Send your project details and you'll get pricing within one business day. See the pricing page for details.
How long does it take to get a cybersecurity article written?
First drafts of blog posts and articles arrive in 5 to 7 business days. Thought leadership first drafts take 7 business days. Guides and ebooks are scheduled per project.
Can a cybersecurity writer ghostwrite thought leadership under my name?
Yes. Articles are written in your voice from your ideas, you approve every piece before it's published, and your name stays private if you want it to. 2 revision rounds are included per article.
Does the writer actually have cybersecurity experience?
Yes. Richard Dezso is a security analyst working in governance, risk and compliance. He holds the CompTIA Security+ certification.
Can I see cybersecurity writing samples?
Yes. Bylined articles on StationX are linked from the writing samples page, along with anonymised excerpts of ghostwritten thought leadership.
Will our subject-matter experts still need to review the content?
Your team reviews every draft and can request edits. Research and a clear first draft are meant to cut down SME review cycles, so your experts can focus on the details that matter.
Do you sign NDAs and keep ghostwriting confidential?
Yes. Ghostwriting clients are never named in Polaris marketing, and NDAs are welcome.
Which cybersecurity topics can you write about?
Vulnerability management, application security, cloud security, incident response and threat detection, compliance and governance, board communication, vendor risk and AI security.
Start a project
The easiest way to find out if we're a fit is to start with one article. Tell me the topic, the audience and where it will run. Send a few details. You'll get a reply within one business day with next steps and pricing. No sales call required.
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Prefer email? Write to intake@polariscybersec.com.