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.

In this episode, Jara Rowe talks with Michael Magyar, 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.

Key takeaways:

• Common cybersecurity challenges vCISOs help solve
• What a typical engagement with a vCISO looks like
• Advice for SMBs with limited budgets trying to prioritize cybersecurity

Episode highlights:

(00:00) Today’s topic: Breaking down the role of a vCISO

(05:32) vCISO vs. traditional in-house CISO

(07:11) Why small businesses benefit from a vCISO

(09:53) Real examples of vCISOs making a difference

(13:52) What it’s like working with a vCISO

(16:00) Key indicators your business needs a vCISO

(20:54) How to prioritize cybersecurity on a budget

Connect with the host:

Jara Rowe’s LinkedIn - @jararowe

Connect with the guest:

Michael Magyar’s LinkedIn - @michael-magyar-cyqual

Connect with Trava:

Website - www.travasecurity.com

Blog - www.travasecurity.com/learn-with-trava/blog

LinkedIn - @travasecurity

YouTube - @travasecurity