Jesse Roberts

Jesse Roberts

Jesse Roberts is SVP of Cybersecurity with Compass Cyber Guard. Jesse Roberts is an information technology & cybersecurity professional with over 25 years of experience in the field. He is a former professor of Network Engineering & Cyber Security at the New England Institute of Technology. Jesse holds multiple industry level certifications & has been invited to speak at events across the country. His presentations often include real-time live hacking demonstrations. He has also mentored students at various local schools and colleges through cybersecurity clubs over the years. In his role with Compass Cyber Guard, Jesse leads the organization's IT Security, Digital Forensics, and Incident Response teams. He is responsible for implementing innovative techniques and strategies to drive growth and improvement in these areas.

Posts by Jesse Roberts

What the Minnesota Water Hack Reveals About OT Security Assessments

What the Minnesota Water Hack Reveals About OT Security Assessments

On July 26 and 27, a coordinated cyberattack hit more than 30 community water systems across Minnesota. Our team is trained in running penetration tests against OT and ICS environments, and when we read the reporting on this one, nothing about it was surprising. That's the part that s …

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Canvas Breach: What It Means for Schools & FERPA Compliance

Canvas Breach What It Means for Schools & FERPA Compliance

When the Canvas login page was replaced with a ransom note on the morning of May 7, 2026, it did not look like a typical edtech outage. Students at Harvard, the University of Michigan, Duke, the University of Maryland, and thousands of other institutions opened their laptops in the mi …

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We Let AI Run a Penetration Test. Here's What It Got Wrong.

We Let AI Run a Penetration Test. Here's What It Got Wrong.

AI is transforming cybersecurity. From threat detection to vulnerability scanning, organizations are racing to integrate artificial intelligence into their security programs. And for good reason. AI tools can scan faster, cover more ground, and work around the clock without fatigue. B …

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How Much Does a Penetration Test Cost for a Small Business?

Small Business Penetration Test

If your small business is considering a penetration test, it’s a smart move. A proper test gives you insight into how an attacker could exploit your systems and provides actionable findings that help you protect your business’s reputation, operations, and customer data. At the same ti …

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How the Managed Risk Operations Center (mROC) Transforms Cybersecurity

How the Managed Risk Operations Center (mROC) Transforms Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity today is more complex than ever. Enterprises face a constant barrage of evolving threats, regulatory requirements, and operational risks, each managed by different teams and tools. The result is often a fragmented approach to security where information is siloed, priorit …

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Why Is Social Engineering a Threat to Businesses?

Social Engineering Dangers

When most people think of cybersecurity threats, they picture viruses, ransomware, or brute-force attacks hammering away at firewalls. But some of the most effective attacks don’t need advanced code or malware. They just need a willing person to pick up the phone, click a link, or tru …

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