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Why One-Size-Fits-All vCISO Security Programs Fall Short
by CJ Hurd on May 9, 2025 at 3:17 PM
When people talk about virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services, they tend to focus on access: access to strategic guidance, access to frameworks, access to a security expert at a fraction of the cost of a full-time executive. And those benefits are real. But what d …
How Can I Hire a Virtual CISO For My Business?
by Jeffrey Torrance on February 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, businesses—especially small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs)—are increasingly recognizing the need for strong security leadership. However, hiring a full-time Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) may not always be feasible due to budge …
Leveraging a Virtual CISO (vCISO) for SOC 2 Compliance
by Jeffrey Torrance on January 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity and data privacy, achieving and maintaining compliance with industry standards like SOC 2 is critical for businesses of all sizes. However, this process can be daunting, especially for organizations lacking the internal expertise or r …
Essential Elements of an Effective Virtual CISO (vCISO) Program
by CJ Hurd on October 30, 2024 at 4:32 PM
In today's digital world, organizations face more cyber threats than ever before. With attacks becoming increasingly complex and frequent, businesses need strong cybersecurity leadership to stay ahead. That's where a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) comes in—a smart …
Cyber Incidents - Not if, but When (And When Just Happened)
by Brian Kelly on August 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM
For those of us in information security or cybersecurity, we have long said that it is not a matter of if but a matter of when you will be impacted by a breach or an incident. Over the last several weeks, we have seen when happening more frequently.
Nobody Is Exempt from Vendor Security Questionnaires
by CJ Hurd on July 12, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Increased supply chain and vendor breaches have underscored the critical importance of vendor security questionnaires for safeguarding organizational security. These questionnaires have emerged as essential tools for organizations to evaluate the security practices of their third-part …