Is your SMB truly ready for today's cyber threats?

In Episode 106 of Talk To Th3 Doc, Steve Meek is joined by cybersecurity strategist Michael Senkbeil to unpack the must-know compliance checklist for small and mid-sized businesses.

Whether you're working toward CMMC, navigating cyber insurance requirements, or just trying to lock down your business, this episode delivers practical, jargon-free guidance that could save your business from disaster.

👉 What You’ll Learn:

• Why picking a real compliance framework (like NIST or CIS) is better than DIY patchwork

• What cyber insurance won’t protect you from

• How to think about cybersecurity like preventive care, not emergency response

• The difference between MSP and MSSP — and what your business really needs

📌 Chapters:

00:00 – Intro: Cyber risk reality for SMBs

04:03 – Why compliance matters, even if you’re not regulated

13:46 – Pick a standard, not a shortcut

24:04 – What level of MFA is enough?

30:58 – How compliance creates a competitive edge

41:34 – The truth about cyber insurance

51:39 – Why cybersecurity is like a checkup, not an ER visit

🔐 Quote Moments:

“Pick a standard, not shortcuts.”

“Insurance isn’t your IT plan.”

“IT health is preventive care.”

🧠 Takeaway: Compliance done right can protect your business AND your reputation.

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