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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 cybersecurity maturity models. They also differentiate between terms like hacker vs. threat actor and firewall vs. antivirus by highlighting the nuances that matter most. Plus, Marie reveals why continuous compliance is crucial, and how concepts like attack surface and risk tolerance fit into the bigger picture of your security strategy.

Key takeaways:

  • Essential cybersecurity terms and definitions: vCISO, PII, and more
  • The importance of understanding and managing your attack surface
  • Why cybersecurity compliance can’t be a one-time effort

The Tea on Cybersecurity

 

Cybersecurity—a word we hear all the time. Show of hands for those that actually understand what it means.

The Tea on Cybersecurity is here to help educate the newbs on what cybersecurity is, why it is important, and everything in between. The Tea on Cybersecurity is for everyone, but especially those small and medium-sized businesses that are starting their journey in building a cyber risk management program. Each show is about 15 minutes long to deliver you with the facts and less fluff.