Certified: The Security+ Prepcast

Compliance reporting ensures that an organization can demonstrate adherence to regulatory, contractual, and internal security requirements—and in this episode, we explore how to make it both accurate…

Vendor risk doesn’t stop after the contract is signed—ongoing monitoring and relationship management are critical for maintaining visibility and accountability. In this episode, we explore how organi…

Contracts are one of the most powerful tools in managing cybersecurity obligations, and in this episode, we break down the types of agreements that define roles, responsibilities, and expectations wi…

A growing portion of cybersecurity risk now comes from outside the organization—specifically, through third-party vendors, suppliers, and service providers. In this episode, we examine how to assess …

System resilience depends not only on planning but on measurable performance—and in this episode, we explore four key metrics that define how systems behave under failure: Mean Time to Repair (MTTR),…

Recovery objectives define how quickly and how completely a system must return to functionality after a disruption—and in this episode, we explore two of the most critical metrics: Recovery Time Obje…

Business Impact Analysis (BIA) is the foundation of business continuity and disaster recovery planning, helping organizations understand which processes matter most and how downtime affects operation…

Risk is meaningless if it isn’t communicated effectively—and in this episode, we focus on how risk reporting bridges the gap between technical findings and business leadership. We explore how to craf…

Once risks are identified and analyzed, organizations must decide how to respond—and in this episode, we examine the five primary risk management strategies: mitigate, transfer, accept, avoid, and ex…

Every organization must decide how much risk it is willing to accept in pursuit of its goals—and this decision informs every security investment, policy, and control. In this episode, we break down t…

Managing risk at scale requires tools that provide structure and visibility, and in this episode, we examine two of the most important: risk registers and key risk indicators (KRIs). A risk register …

After risks are identified, they need to be analyzed and prioritized—and that’s where risk scoring comes in. In this episode, we break down both qualitative methods (like high/medium/low ratings and …

Risk assessments provide the data organizations need to make informed security decisions, and in this episode, we explore the different types of assessments and how they’re conducted. We start by com…

Risk management is the engine that drives strategic decision-making in security, helping organizations focus their efforts on what matters most. In this episode, we explain how to identify risks, eva…

Having a governance structure is only the beginning—the real value comes from clearly defining roles and responsibilities within that structure. In this episode, we examine the key roles involved in …

Security governance relies on a clear structure that defines how decisions are made, who enforces them, and how oversight is maintained. In this episode, we explore governance structures such as boar…

Security policies must evolve with technology, threat landscapes, and business goals—and that’s why continuous monitoring and revision are essential. In this episode, we explore how organizations mai…

Security doesn't operate in a vacuum—organizations must navigate a complex web of external considerations that shape how security is governed. In this episode, we explore regulatory requirements (lik…

Procedures and playbooks are the operational backbone of a mature security program—translating policy into detailed, repeatable steps for responding to specific threats or performing security tasks. …

Standards and controls turn high-level policy into actionable, enforceable security, and in this episode, we explore how physical controls and documented standards create consistent, measurable prote…