Solutions: vCISO Program

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Preparing For Cybersecurity In The AI-Quantum World

Michelle Drolet

With the rapid adoption of AI and with quantum threats on the horizon, the security team’s reaction window is compressing fast. AI is not only accelerating attacks but also making these easier to scale. Quantum computing is forcing leaders to question whether today’s cryptographic protections will be enough in a quantum world. It is therefore important to understand

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5 Minute 5 Second Read

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10 Things … Every board should know about cyber risk

Janelle Drolet

10. Cyber risks go beyond just IT. A cyberattack can freeze operations and damage customer relationships. A breach exposing client data can trigger lawsuits, while downtime during an attack may lead to cash flow issues. Cybersecurity isn’t just about data; it’s about business continuity. 9. Complacency can be a threat. Many businesses assume they’re too

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Why Every Boardroom Needs A Bullhorn For Cybersecurity

Michelle Drolet

Thinking of cybersecurity purely through the lens of an “IT issue” is limiting. Cybersecurity impacts operational resilience, financial risk, regulatory exposure, brand trust and, in a worst-case scenario, business continuity. This makes a rock-solid case for a cybersecurity bullhorn in the boardroom.Unfortunately, cybersecurity is still treated as a technical dialog. Only 5% of companies have a cybersecurity

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4 Minute 8 Second Read

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A 5-step approach to taming shadow AI

Greg Neville

Lacking formal AI risk frameworks allows shadow AI to proliferate unchecked, but a structured approach to governance can prevent dangerous blind spots. AI is being leveraged across organizations to boost productivity, accelerate innovation and optimize business processes. The problem is that adoption has outpaced discipline. Only a minority (23.8%) of organizations have formal AI risk

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Building an Effective Incident Response Strategy to Combat Cyberattacks

Michelle Drolet

A security incident is all but inevitable for nearly every organization. By “incident” we mean a cyberattack that successfully accesses enterprise resources or somehow puts the finances, operations, and reputation of an organization at risk. A major breach can drive a company out of business. To fight back, every organization needs a cohesive incident response (IR) strategy, backed by a well-trained team

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Six Trends Paint 2026 As Year Of AI Governance And Compliance

Michelle Drolet

Artificial intelligence is no longer just supporting organizations; it is in the driver’s seat, steering outcomes across different functions. But there is a gap. While 58% of organizations say AI is deeply embedded in their operational and decision-making structures, only 19% have a complete AI governance framework in place. It is this gap that must be plugged

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4 Minute 43 Second Read

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Nine Priorities For Your 2025 Cybersecurity Plan And Strategy

Michelle Drolet

Approximately 1 in 3 SMBs were hit by a cyberattack last year—some costing upward of $7 million. The need to prioritize cybersecurity has never been greater. Let’s explore nine cybersecurity elements that organizations must prioritize for 2025. 1. Put Someone In Charge Just like you have an expert in charge of looking after your company’s finances, it’s

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3 Minute 54 Second Read

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Why Organizations Are Vulnerable To Cyberattacks During Election Season And The Threats They May Face

Michelle Drolet

Just in time for the 2024 U.S. elections, cyberattacks and malicious activities are ramping up. For numerous reasons, elections are the perfect time for opportunistic cybercriminals to target businesses: • High visibility: Elections provide an ideal platform for nation-states and hacktivists looking for ways to undermine democracies, destabilize elections, damage reputations and steal campaign data. Since elections

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4 Minute 15 Second Read

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The Zero-Trust Concept And Use Cases Explained

Michelle Drolet

About 63% of organizations worldwide have partially or fully implemented a zero-trust strategy. For those who don’t know what zero trust means, it’s basically a security model that enforces strict verification for every user and device that is trying to access applications or other company assets. So why is zero trust suddenly so popular? There are several

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4 Minute 34 Second Read

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Seven Steps To Help Secure Critical Infrastructure

Michelle Drolet

Critical infrastructure and public sector organizations such as governments and municipalities, manufacturing units, communication networks, transportation services, and power and water treatment plants have been battling a growing wave of breaches and cyberattacks. Three main reasons exist why critical infrastructure is being targeted: • Opportunity for real-world disruption. Attacks on railways, ports or air control systems can create shortages

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4 Minute 29 Second Read