Straight talk on cybersecurity, compliance, and leadership. Real stories from 20+ years in cybersecurity.
That shiny new security tool looks impressive in the demo. But will it actually reduce risk? Here's how to tell security theater from real security before you waste the budget.
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Why modern security strategies must shift from system-centric defenses to data-centric protection approaches.
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Why most cybersecurity guidance for community banks is useless, and what to do instead
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Your biggest deal just sent a 200-question security assessment. Here's your step-by-step playbook for responding without losing the deal or your mind.
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How much does SOC 2 cost? $15K-50K for audit + $5K-30K/year in tools. Real timeline: 3-6 months prep + 4-8 weeks audit. Here's what you actually need (and what you can skip).
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Not sure if you need security leadership yet? Here's when it actually matters and what your options look like.
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