Скачать или смотреть Getting Leadership Buy-In for Cybersecurity Frameworks | Real Talk Cyber Podcast #1

Welcome to the very first episode of the Real Talk Cyber Podcast, powered by Secure-Centric — where we cut through the noise and have honest conversations about cybersecurity, compliance, and IT leadership.

In this episode, hosts Jake Celler (CEO of Secure-Centric), Desmond Thompson (Security Leader), and Joe Waide (Cybersecurity Consultant) discuss:
Why cybersecurity is more critical than ever for businesses of all sizes.
How compliance frameworks like CMMC, ISO, HIPAA, and FTC Safeguards are shaping IT priorities.

The challenges IT leaders face in selling cybersecurity to the C-Suite.
Building a strong security culture — top-down vs. bottom-up approaches.
Practical ways security leaders can align IT strategy with business goals.

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Timestamps:

00:55 – Why we need real talk in cybersecurity & compliance
02:54 – Compliance driving cybersecurity agendas (CMMC, ISO)
04:06 – Selling cybersecurity to leadership
05:42 – Risk, compliance & business impact
08:00 – Why CISOs struggle to influence CEOs & boards
09:33 – Dollars vs. protection: the CEO’s perspective
12:38 – Building a security culture: bottom-up vs. top-down
17:47 – CEO buy-in as the key to security culture
33:13 – Cybersecurity in SMBs & FTC Safeguards Rule
39:06 – Reactive vs. proactive security in SMBs


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