Understanding the Basics of Cybersecurity Compliance Standards
Learn cybersecurity compliance standards, why they matter, how to become compliant, and frameworks to guide you in this guide.
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Security Leadership Without the Full-Time Price Tag for Small Teams
Is your business one cyberattack away from chaos? Most companies don’t think about cybersecurity until they’re in crisis mode—but by then, the damage is done. In this episode, Jara Rowe talks with Michael Magyar, an experienced virtual Chief Information Security...
How To Perform a Security Risk Assessment for Your Business
Last updated: October 24, 2025Table of Contents What Is a Security Risk Assessment? The 5 Biggest Security Risks for Small Businesses Step-By-Step Guide To Conducting a Security Risk Assessment Who Should Handle Security Risk Assessment in an SMB? Best Tools and...
What Is a vCISO and Why Does Your Business Need One?
Last updated: October 9, 2025Table of Contents What Is a vCISO? What does a vCISO Do? How does a vCISO Differ From a Traditional CISO? Why Might Small or Medium-Sized Business Choose a vCISO? How can a virtual CISO benefit scaling tech startups? What are key signs...
Understanding Common Cybersecurity Terms: A Simple Guide for Beginners
Last updated: November 24, 2025 Table of Contents 1. vCISO: Virtual Chief Information Security Officer 2. PII: Personally Identifiable Information 3. BCP vs. Incident Response Plan 4. SIEM: Security Information and Event Management 5. DevSecOps: Development,...
Cybersecurity Lingo Explained: vCISO, PII, and More
Cybersecurity lingo can be overwhelming, but once you get the hang of the essentials, staying secure becomes much easier. In this episode, host Jara Rowe sits down with Marie Joseph, Senior Security Advisor at Trava, to break down key terms like vCISO, PII, and...
How Often Should I Conduct Penetration Testing for Compliance?
Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Table of Contents Why Penetration Testing Is More Than a One-Time Thing What Do the Standards Actually Say? How Often Should You Conduct Penetration Testing? Continuous Security vs. Periodic Penetration Testing If you’re in charge of...
How To Achieve Compliance Without a Full-Time Security Team
Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Table of Contents What Are the Common Compliance Challenges for Small Businesses? Why Do Small Businesses Struggle To Afford a Full-Time Security Team? How Can Outsourcing Help Achieve Compliance Without a Full-Time Team? Practical...
Introducing Season 4 of The Tea on Cybersecurity
Cyber threats are evolving, security rules are tightening, and the idea of a ‘safe network’ is quickly disappearing. So what does that mean for businesses and individuals trying to stay protected? To kick off Season 4, host Jara Rowe revisits key lessons from past...
Cybersecurity Trends & Insights for a Changing World
Last Updated: November 24, 2025Table of Contents 1. The Idea of a “Secure Network” Is Changing 2. AI: The Good and the Bad 3. Compliance: Following the Rules is More Important Than Ever 4. Virtual CISOs: Outsourcing Cybersecurity Leadership 5. Employee Training:...
How to Get the Most Out of Your Penetration Testing Budget
Last Updated: November 24, 2025Table of Contents Understanding Penetration Testing Costs & Factors That Affect Pricing How to Get a Cost-Effective Pen Test Without Sacrificing Security Comparing Penetration Testing Vendors: How to Choose the Best Value Provider...
How To Get SOC 2 Certified Without Slowing Down Your Engineering Team
Last Updated: November 24, 2025Table of Contents Why do engineering teams resist SOC 2 compliance? How can you implement SOC 2 controls without overloading your engineering team? What measurable business benefits can startups see from SOC 2 compliance? How does...
How To Explain SOC 2 Compliance to Non-Technical Executives
Last Updated: November 24, 2025Table of Contents What Is SOC 2? Why Executives Should Care About SOC 2 Compliance How SOC 2 Impacts Trust, Sales, and Business Growth How To Present SOC 2 Progress to Leadership SOC 2 Compliance Made Easier SOC 2 compliance protects...
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