Security Leadership Without the Full-Time Price Tag for Small Teams

This is a podcast episode titled, Security Leadership Without the Full-Time Price Tag for Small Teams. The summary for this episode is: <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jararowe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jara Rowe</a> talks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-magyar-cyqual/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michael Magyar</a>, an experienced virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO). They cover what a vCISO does, why more companies are choosing virtual over full-time, and how to know when it’s time to bring one in. Michael shares examples of helping businesses avoid costly mistakes, explains how vCISOs assess risk, and offers advice for small teams trying to do more with less.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Common cybersecurity challenges vCISOs help solve</li><li>What a typical engagement with a vCISO looks like</li><li>Advice for SMBs with limited budgets trying to prioritize cybersecurity</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode highlights:</strong></p><p>(00:00) Today’s topic: Breaking down the role of a vCISO</p><p>(05:32) vCISO vs. traditional in-house CISO</p><p>(07:11) Why small businesses benefit from a vCISO</p><p>(09:53) Real examples of vCISOs making a difference</p><p>(13:52) What it’s like working with a vCISO</p><p>(16:00) Key indicators your business needs a vCISO</p><p>(20:54) How to prioritize cybersecurity on a budget</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with the host:</strong></p><p>Jara Rowe’s LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jararowe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@jararowe</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with the guest:</strong></p><p>Michael Magyar’s LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-magyar-cyqual/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@michael-magyar-cyqual</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Trava:</strong></p><p>Website -<a href="www.travasecurity.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://travasecurity.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.travasecurity.com</a></p><p>Blog - <a href="https://travasecurity.com/learn-with-trava/blog/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.travasecurity.com/learn-with-trava/blog</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/travasecurity/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@travasecurity</a></p><p>YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@travasecurity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@travasecurity</a></p>