Bite Size Security: Compliance vs. Security – Why Checking the Boxes Won’t Save Your Business

🔐 Think being compliant means you’re secure? Think again.

In this episode of Bite Size Security, we break down why compliance doesn’t equal security, why so many businesses fall into this trap, and how to protect your business beyond the checklist.

What you’ll learn:
✅ The Compliance Illusion – Why passing an audit doesn’t mean you’re protected.
✅ The Business Risk Reality – Why insurance carriers, regulators, and cybercriminals all see through compliance-driven security.
✅ How to Actually Get Secure – The key steps businesses must take to protect their bottom line in 2025.

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When it comes to protecting your business, cybersecurity isn’t just about firewalls and fancy tech—it starts at your front door. In this episode of Bite Size Security, Mike Fitzpatrick pulls back the curtain on the often-overlooked role of physical security in keeping your digital assets safe. From the jaw-dropping story of a data center “protected” by refrigerator doors to a mortgage company where we mingled our way into their server room, these real-world examples will leave you shaking your head—and hopefully locking your doors.

Get ready to rethink your approach to security with practical insights, a dash of humor, and actionable takeaways. Spoiler alert: if your perimeter, access control, or employee training isn’t up to par, you’re leaving the welcome mat out for threats. It’s time to bridge the gap between physical and cybersecurity—and it starts here.

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EP 12: Practical Steps for CEOs to Lead the Charge in Cybersecurity

In this episode of Bite Size Security, Mike Fitzpatrick, Founder and CEO of NCX Group, dives into the key steps CEOs need to take to turn cybersecurity from a headache into a competitive advantage. From asking the right questions to understanding the ROI of a strong cyber posture (hint: it could help you win billion-dollar contracts), Mike explains why cybersecurity isn’t just about defense—it’s about business growth.

He also highlights how NCX Group’s MyCSO Assurance can simplify the journey and protect your business with confidence.

Ready to lead the charge in cybersecurity? Tune in for actionable insights, a few laughs, and a clear path to securing your business.

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Stay secure, stay savvy, and don’t miss this episode! 🎙️🔐

Episode Title: Aligning Business, Cyber, and Financial Risks: A CEO’s Guide for 2025

Host: Mike Fitzpatrick, CEO of NCX Group

Episode Snapshot: CEOs, it’s time to stop treating cybersecurity as just an IT issue. In this episode, I’m breaking down why aligning your cyber strategy with business and financial goals is the game changer you didn’t know you needed. Plus, I’ll share a story that’ll make you reconsider your coffee if it comes with a side of ransom notes.

What You’ll Learn:

Teaser Takeaways:

Ready for actionable insights with a dash of humor? Hit play and find out why aligning cyber, business, and financial risks isn’t just smart—it’s essential for 2025. And remember, keep your coffee ransom-note free.

P.S. If you’re ready to align your cybersecurity with business goals, schedule a chat with an NCX Group consultant.

In this Episode of Bite Size Security we're going to break down the cyberattack that shut down a major pipeline in America, and how it could have been prevented.

Rethinking cybersecurity priorities amid the coronavirus pandemic

Bringing to focus SMB cybersecurity needs

3 keys to a successful cybersecurity plan for the new year

NCX Group Free Cybersecurity Assessment

In this episode Dr. Larry Ponemon discusses the the Ponemon Institute's latest findings in the growing Cybersecurity and Data Privacy treats  associated with COVID-19.  

Rethinking cybersecurity priorities amid the coronavirus pandemic

Bringing to focus SMB cybersecurity needs

3 keys to a successful cybersecurity plan for the new year

NCX Group Free Cybersecurity Assessment

Welcome Back to Bite Size Security

I hope you are all Healthy and well as we End 2020.   It’s been a Difficult year for everyone.  Especially for Small businesses everywhere in this changing world of growing risks, and now forced into a remote workforce and having to adjust on the fly.  

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In this episode, I talk about the importance of focus and execution when establishing a cybersecurity program in your organization.  This is so critical in these changing times.  It's the only way you can be certain that you're not leaving the door open for some attacker. But don't forget to take care of yourself as well!

In order to establish a good cyber security plan, it takes intense concentration and flawless execution from both individuals inside or outside an organization who are tasked with securing network devices like computers, wireless routers, smartphones (and more). The key here is really staying on top of what might happen next - which may seem impossible given how fast technology changes nowadays but believe me; if done right there's nothing unbeatable out there -

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For many of us, the DoD and CMMC compliance can be a little overwhelming. But in this video I'm going to break down what it means, how you'll need to prepare for it and why you should care about NIST 800-171 by 2021.

You may have heard about the Equifax hack but did you know that nonprofits are at risk too?

Hi, my name is Mike Fitzpatrick and I'm here to talk to you about cybersecurity. Specifically, how nonprofits can protect themselves from hackers in 2021. The Equifax breach was bad enough but this time around it's worse because we're not just talking about credit card numbers anymore - personal information like social security numbers and addresses were also leaked. And what's really scary is that with all of these hacks over the years, there has been no real change in cybercrime prevention measures adopted by organizations or enterprises which means 2021 will be a year full of breaches as well. So if your nonprofit wants to survive then you better listen up!

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