Cybersecurity: A Specialized Field, Not Just a Technical Issue

𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲. Cybersecurity is a 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗿, not just an 𝗜𝗧 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻. Too many organizations still treat security as a 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿—only prioritizing it when something breaks. But the reality is clear: a single 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 can cost more than years of 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Proactive cybersecurity delivers: ✔️ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 of revenue, reputation, and customer trust ✔️ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 with regulations and industry standards ✔️ 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 and operational resilience ✔️ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 through trustworthiness As leaders, the question isn’t “𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆?” but rather “𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁?” 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 in prevention. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 resilience. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 your future. #CyberSecurity #CISO #BoardLeadership #RiskManagement #BusinessContinuity

In many organisations, cybersecurity still only reaches the boardroom after a breach or audit failure. By then, the damage is done Cybersecurity isn’t just a technical function, it’s a business enabler The question isn’t “What’s our firewall policy?” but “What’s our risk appetite and resilience strategy?” Some ways I’ve seen security teams get real traction at the board level: 1⃣ Speak risk in financial terms, show potential loss, downtime, or regulatory impact 2⃣ Link security metrics to business goals, uptime, trust, customer retention 3⃣ Use plain language, avoid acronyms and tech jargon that alienate decision-makers 4⃣ Focus on resilience, not just prevention, boards respond well to recovery planning Cyber is now a business conversation, not just an IT one 👉 How often does your board discuss cybersecurity strategy, and who leads that conversation? #CyberSecurity #BoardLeadership #CIO #RiskManagement #BusinessStrategy #ITLeadership

CYBERSECURITY, a word that’s on everyone’s lips, and rightly so . A risk which could be disastrous for business if there’s a breach . Let alone the costs to re establish the business if this happens. Embedding processes to reduce such risks in a world of click, ensuring that businesses include strategies for ongoing training in the workplace is crucial for sustainable growth . #Training #Risk #Cybersecurity #Empowrment

Day 111 of IAM "Compliance ≠ Security" If your IAM strategy is built just to satisfy auditors, you’re protecting the report - not the business. Most enterprises fall into this trap: 1️⃣ Quarterly or annual reviews get done because “audit requires it.” 2️⃣ Access certifications are signed off without real scrutiny. 3️⃣ IAM teams celebrate passing compliance checks while real risks remain untouched. The truth? ✅ Compliance is retrospective - it looks at what you did. ✅ Security is proactive - it prevents what could happen. That’s why mature IAM programs go beyond checkboxes: 🔹 Embedding risk-based access reviews 🔹 Automating lifecycle events to reduce access creep 🔹 Monitoring usage vs. entitlement continuously 🔹 Treating compliance as a byproduct of strong IAM, not the end goal :) Passing an audit doesn’t mean you’re secure. :) But building IAM processes that actually reduce risk? :) That’s where trust, visibility, and resilience come in. #IAM #IdentityAndAccessManagement #IGA #CyberSecurity #ZeroTrust #CyberSaina #CyberTweaks #RiskManagement #AccessReviews #GIAM Jesse Minor Cyber Saina Abbas Kudrati

🔐💻 Cybersecurity and Governance: A Shared Responsibility In today’s digital age, cyber risk is no longer just an IT problem—it’s a boardroom priority. Governance leaders must integrate cybersecurity into their oversight to build resilience and trust. In our latest article, we cover: 📊 Why boards can’t ignore cyber risk 🛡️ How governance frameworks strengthen cybersecurity 🌍 Steps leaders can take to make oversight effective 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e7EGb_HB 💬 Question for you: Do you think cybersecurity should be considered as important as financial oversight in governance? #Cybersecurity #Governance #RiskOversight #DataSecurity #CyberResilience #BoardLeadership #Governancepedia 🔥 Tag a colleague or leader who understands that cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility

Why do so many SMBs see cybersecurity as an expense instead of an investment? Because MSPs aren’t positioning it the right way. 🔍 60% of SMBs go out of business within 6 months of a cyberattack (Inc). Instead of selling cybersecurity as a service, position it as: ✔️ A revenue protector (prevents costly downtime & fines) ✔️ A trust builder (customers expect security) ✔️ A competitive advantage (compliance & risk reduction) 💡 Want to shift your sales narrative? enCircle helps MSPs elevate their cybersecurity positioning. Let’s talk! #CyberSecurity #MSP #ManagedSecurity #RiskManagement #MSPSales #CISO #CyberResilience #BusinessContinuity #TechSales #DataProtection #MSPMarketing #CIO #ITConsulting #CyberRisk #enCircleMarketplace

Cybersecurity Isn’t Just IT’s Problem — It’s Your Business’s Survival Plan Cyber threats no longer target *just* systems — they target leadership inaction. When a breach occurs, the first question isn’t “What software failed?” It’s “Why wasn’t the board paying attention?” 🔒 Why Every Boardroom Must Own Cyber Risk • Cyber attacks are a business risk, not just a technical issue * Reputational damage, regulatory penalties, and financial loss start at the top * Your clients and stakeholders expect leadership accountability • Regulators are increasing pressure on directors * Governance frameworks now demand demonstrable cyber oversight • Insurance and investors are asking tough cyber questions * A weak security posture is now a red flag in due diligence At Siege Cyber, we help boards and leadership teams understand, quantify and own their cybersecurity strategy. Whether it’s risk assessments, board briefings or incident response planning — we translate complexity into executive clarity. Is your board truly prepared for the next attack? \#CyberRisk #BoardroomSecurity #LeadershipMatters #SiegeCyber #CyberSecurity #RiskManagement #CyberGovernance #CISO #BusinessContinuity #Infosec

A $5,000 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment—Free at CEDIA 2025 SpecOp Secure is offering new and current partners a full smart home cybersecurity assessment and client-ready report—at no cost.  ✔ Comprehensive evaluation of one client’s network  ✔ Client-facing risk report you can actually use  ✔ Strategy session with your team  ✔ Co-presented findings with us by your side To qualify:  • Sign up at CEDIA or as a current partner  • Complete the assessment within 3 months  • Book a client meeting where we walk through the results together This is your chance to lead with confidence, protect your clients, and unlock real recurring revenue. Visit Booth #2747 to get started. #CEDIA2025 #SpecOpSecure #Cybersecurity #RiskAssessment #SmartHomeSecurity #AVIntegrator #RecurringRevenue #ClientSuccess #TechLeadership

🚨 Cybersecurity Myth vs. Reality ❌ Myth: “Hackers only target big corporations.” ✅ Reality: 43% of cyberattacks target small and medium businesses. Why? Because smaller organizations often overlook basic cybersecurity measures, making them the easiest entry point. At ETQAA, we believe no business is too small to be targeted. That’s why we provide scalable solutions that fit every organization—whether you’re a startup, SME, or enterprise. From penetration testing to compliance and risk management, our approach is about prevention first, recovery second. 🔐 Don’t wait until you’re a target. Build resilience today. #CyberSecurity #ETQAA #BusinessContinuity #SMEs #CyberAwareness #SAMA #KSA

🛡️ In case you missed it, our Chief Growth Officer, Denis Ferrand-Ajchenbaum explains how organisations can strengthen cyber resilience systematically and sustainably in Technology Reseller Magazine & Website. As cyber threats become increasingly dynamic, organisations need more than a traditional, reactive approach. Denis outlines the practical steps organisations can take to build long-term resilience: 🔝 Leadership and culture – Cyber resilience starts with commitment from senior management and fostering a security-first mindset across the business. 🔄 Resilient operations – Integrate resilience and continuity measures into critical processes to ensure they can withstand disruption or attacks. ⚖️ Governance and compliance – Align security strategies with corporate goals and evolving regulation, while proactively managing liability risks. 📖 To read the full article by Denis, click here: https://lnkd.in/gBPUzB7E #Cybersecurity #CyberResilience