How to align people, processes, and technology for business resilience

🔐 Crown Jewel Strategy: Elevating Cybersecurity from Reactive to Strategic   In today’s threat landscape, not all assets are created equal. Some systems—ERP platforms, transaction APIs, compliance databases—are so critical that their compromise could halt operations, trigger legal exposure, or erode stakeholder trust.   That’s where the Crown Jewel Strategy comes in.   Instead of drowning in alerts, mature SOCs are shifting focus toward protecting what truly matters. By identifying Crown Jewels and mapping them to realistic adversary behaviors (via MITRE ATT&CK), security teams can:   ✅ Prioritize detection and response   ✅ Reduce noise and alert fatigue   ✅ Align playbooks with business impact   ✅ Build trust with leadership through measurable KPIs   This isn’t just a technical shift—it’s a strategic elevation. Security becomes a business enabler, not just a reactive function.   For cybersecurity professionals, SOC architects, and business leaders alike, the Crown Jewel Strategy offers a scalable framework to defend what matters most—with clarity, precision, and purpose.   Let’s stop chasing noise—and start defending value.   #Cybersecurity #SOCLeadership #CrownJewels #MITREATTACK #IncidentResponse #ZeroTrust #SecurityStrategy #BusinessAlignment #Cybersecurity #ThreatDetection #ThreatHunting #BusinessAlignment Trend Micro Eventus Security

Choose Your Protocol. Pick your pace. Most teams don’t need a giant overhaul, they need the right level of security at the right time. Our three Protocols are staged upgrades: same senior operators throughout, deeper engagement as your risk and regulation evolve. No jargon. Tier 1 - Entry Protocol Switch on governance, baseline risk, and get clear, board-ready visibility. Clean foundations, fast momentum. Tier 2 - Advanced Protocol Tighter risk loops, sharper vendor oversight, and audit-ready discipline so growth and scrutiny don’t collide. Tier 3 - Elite Protocol Embedded leadership with 24/7 readiness. Enterprise calm under pressure. Strategy, response, and resilience in one rhythm. How to choose? If you’ve never had a cyber security team or CISO, start with Entry. If auditors or regulators are circling, go Advanced. If you need security at the table and on-call, choose Elite. Upgrade between tiers without drama, same people, more firepower. Start where you are. We’ll meet you there, remove uncertainty, and move risk in the right direction.Tell us your context (team size, sector, regulators, recent audits) and get a precise recommendation that fits your pace. #CyberSecurity #SMBSecurity #FractionalCISO #Governance #OperationalResilience #RiskManagement

Effective cybersecurity begins with a robust network perimeter. The network itself serves as our primary defense against cyberattacks, and without a reliable and secure network infrastructure, our capacity for innovation and the advancement of AI could be significantly hindered. Verizon Business

The cybersecurity talent gap is wider than ever. Are we addressing the real challenge? We're all aware that skilled professionals are in short supply, but many organizations still try to buy their way out of risk with more tools and tech. While innovation is essential, it's operational excellence and a strong security culture—not just technology—that truly move the needle. This is where adopting a vCISO mindset becomes pivotal. A virtual CISO not only brings deep expertise but also helps embed practical, people-driven processes to empower every level of your organization. Instead of relying solely on expensive platforms or flashy dashboards, focus on building resilient habits, regular training, and clarity around roles. What strategies have YOU found most effective for creating real security engagement across teams? Let's drive transformation together—one step at a time. #CybersecurityStrategy #vCISO #OperationalExcellence #BusinessTransformation #betterworldtech

🔐 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 🛡️ Advanced persistent threats (APTs) continue to grow in sophistication, making traditional safeguards increasingly inadequate. In response, NIST has released 𝐒𝐏 800-172𝐫3 (𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭) and 𝐒𝐏 800-172𝐀𝐫3 (𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭), which introduce enhanced security requirements and assessment procedures for organizations managing 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘜𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 (𝘊𝘜𝘐) in nonfederal systems. These drafts raise the cybersecurity bar by emphasizing adaptability, recoverability, and true operational resilience in the face of sustained attacks. 🧠 SP 800-172r3 builds on the SP 800-171r3 foundation by incorporating cyber-resiliency principles aligned with SP 800-53r5. This updated approach promotes layered defenses through hardened identity assurance, behavioral analytics, segmented privileged access, deception capabilities, and tamper-resistant telemetry. SP 800-172Ar3 supports these requirements with structured, evidence-based assessment procedures designed to align with modern adversary tactics. Together, these documents set a new benchmark for securing systems that safeguard high-value CUI and underpin national and economic security. 🔍 As a cybersecurity professional, I view SP 800-172r3 as a strategic turning point. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧; 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭, 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲-𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬. Many organizations still rely on fragmented or outdated infrastructures that are ill-equipped to withstand today’s APT landscape. This draft challenges security leaders to move beyond reactive controls and toward intentional, resilience-engineered environments that can endure and adapt under pressure. 💬What steps are you taking to move beyond “check-the-box” security toward adversary-resilient operations? Which control area is the most challenging in your environment: identity, telemetry, or supply chain? [𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵] #cyberresilience #zerotrustarchitecture #advancedthreatprotection #cybersecurity #cyberriskmanagement

💡 Why Investing in Cybersecurity Before a Threat Hits Is a Game Changer Most organizations only realize the true cost of cybersecurity after an attack — and by then, it’s often too late. The numbers are staggering: according to IBM’s 2024 Data Breach Report, the average cost of a single breach has risen to $4.45 million globally, a 15% increase over the last three years. Yet over 60% of companies admit they only strengthen their security after an incident occurs. The real game changers are those who invest in cybersecurity proactively — not as an expense, but as a strategic advantage. ✅ It builds customer trust. ✅ It reduces downtime and financial losses. ✅ It protects innovation and business continuity. ✅ It signals to stakeholders that your organization values foresight over damage control. In today’s hyperconnected world, prevention is far more profitable than recovery. A single hour of system downtime can cost thousands — but strong, forward-thinking cybersecurity investments turn that risk into resilience. As technology evolves, the organizations that thrive won’t just be the ones that adapt fast… but the ones that protect smart. Question: Has your organization made cybersecurity a core part of its growth strategy — or is it still treated as a cost center? #CyberSecurity #BusinessResilience #RiskManagement #Leadership #DigitalTransformation

Ever managed cybersecurity for a fast-growing business? This story will resonate. The security team gets overwhelmed — drowning in alerts, struggling to onboard and train new employees, and racing to investigate incidents quickly. The team setup needs a dramatic overhaul, but the path forward isn’t clear. Two roads diverge: build internal expertise with XDR tools or hand the keys to managed security experts. Both paths improve cyber resilience, but your choice shapes everything — from budget allocation to team development, operational control to response speed. The internal route means investing in people and tools. You keep control and build lasting expertise, but it requires time and resources. The managed route delivers expert-level protection immediately, with predictable costs and 24/7 monitoring, but you rely on external partners. However, these paths aren’t mutually exclusive. Some companies start with managed services while building internal capabilities, getting protection now and developing expertise for the future. The decision boils down to your strategic priorities: speed vs. control, operational expenses vs. capital investment, immediate expertise vs. long-term capability building. Explore both approaches and find your optimal security path: https://lnkd.in/emQg32n2 #CISO #XDR

🔐 Operationalizing Cybersecurity Starts With Visibility and Ends With Resilience Cybersecurity isn’t just about blocking threats. It’s about enabling secure business operations through actionable insights, continuous improvement, and measurable outcomes. Modern enterprises must move beyond static controls and adopt: ✅ Zero Trust Architecture as a foundational principle ✅ Risk-based Vulnerability Management to focus on what truly matters ✅ Security Automation & Orchestration (SOAR) to accelerate response and reduce manual fatigue ✅ Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) alignment to simplify audits and maintain readiness ✅ Threat Intelligence Integration that powers proactive defense across the enterprise You may not need more tools. You need a security program that scales, adapts to change, and delivers value from day one. Security isn’t just an IT concern. It’s a core business enabler and the companies that understand this will lead with confidence. If time and budget weren’t a factor, what part of your security program would you automate first? #Cybersecurity #ZeroTrust #GRC #SOAR #ThreatIntelligence #RiskManagement #SecurityLeadership #CyberResilience #DigitalTransformation

🔐 CyberPulse Monthly – September 2025 Edition A month where cyber met geopolitics — and industry ground to a halt. This month’s CyberPulse is now live — and it’s one of the most significant issues to date. September saw precision ransomware attacks, supply chain paralysis, and state-aligned intrusions that exposed just how interconnected — and vulnerable — global systems have become. 📰 In this edition: Special Bulletin: A deep dive into the Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack — one of the largest industrial disruptions of the decade. Ransomware & Zero-Day Exploits: From SharePoint to Cisco firewalls, the vulnerabilities that defined the month. Hybrid Warfare: Russia’s drone incursions and NATO’s digital response posture. Regional Insights: What’s happening across the US, UK, Europe, Russia, China, India, and Australasia — and what it means for your business. Executive Takeaways: Actionable priorities for CISOs, boards, and policymakers navigating an era where cyber risk equals business risk. This expanded format now includes a “Special Bulletin” section to capture large-scale incidents like JLR — helping readers connect operational disruption with strategic consequence. 📄 Read the full September 2025 report 🔁 Follow for monthly insights and executive-level reflections 💬 I’d value your thoughts and perspectives — Rob Earl CISO & Editor, CyberPulse Monthly Stay informed. Stay resilient. Lead with intent.