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How Much Does a Virtual CISO (vCISO) Cost in 2026?
by Jeffrey Torrance on January 13, 2026 at 4:06 PM
If you’re considering a virtual CISO (vCISO) this year, you’re likely asking two practical questions: “How much does it cost?” and “What actually drives the price up or down?” The short answer is that vCISO services are flexible by design, and good programs are intentionally scalable. …
New AI Executive Order: Why Your Business Can't Wait for Clarity
by Jerry Hughes on December 17, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The landscape of artificial intelligence governance in the United States just shifted dramatically. President Trump's recent executive order attempting to establish federal primacy over AI regulation has ignited a national debate about who should be setting the rules for this transfor …
The Double-Edged Sword: Why AI Presents Risks Whether You Use It or Not
by Jerry Hughes on December 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The boardroom debate about artificial intelligence has shifted from "should we explore AI?" to a far more complex question: "how do we navigate a landscape where both using AI and avoiding it exposes us to serious risks?"
Which Industries Benefit Most from Cybersecurity Risk Assessments?
by Jake Dwares on December 5, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Cybersecurity isn't just a concern for tech companies anymore. In today's interconnected world, every organization that handles digital data faces potential threats from hackers, ransomware, phishing attacks, and insider threats. While all businesses should prioritize cybersecurity, c …
When Vendors Get Hacked: Your Guide to Third-Party Data Breaches
by Derek Boczenowski on December 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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In today's interconnected business ecosystem, organizations rely heavily on third-party vendors for everything from payroll and marketing to cloud hosting, customer support, and specialized financial-services processing. While these partnerships unlock efficiency and innovation, they …
Why Holiday Peak Readiness Depends on Strong SOC 2 Compliance
by Jerry Hughes on November 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Black Friday is no longer a single day of crowded stores and doorbuster sales. It has become a long digital stretch that can determine the financial outcome of an entire year for many retailers. For some online merchants, the holiday shopping season represents up to a third of their a …