Practical Cybersecurity with Jen Stone

The SAQ A Deep Dive: Two QSAs Set the Record Straight (ep. 6)

This episode of Practical Cybersecurity moves past the standard PCI checklist to focus on the operational realities, common misconceptions, and "stealth" requirements that define SAQ A in the PCI DSS ...

28 Apr 20min

Protecting the House: Why Asset Management and "Storytelling" are Keys to HITRUST (ep.5)

Episode Summary In this episode of Practical Cybersecurity, we dive into the complex world of HITRUST certification. Often called the "gold standard" for healthcare security, HITRUST can be a daunting...

14 Apr 11min

4 Critical Tasks for Small IT Teams (ep.4)

A single data breach now costs a business an average of $1.4 million, according to the annual IBM report. For a small or medium-sized business (SMB), this hit is often terminal—most companies that suf...

31 Mars 12min

Pressure Testing Your IRP: Why "Calling IT" Isn't a Plan (ep. 3 Part 2)

What happens when the news cameras show up and your business grinds to a halt? Donna Grindle, CEO of Kardon, returns to discuss the "hair on fire" reality of a data breach. We move past the paperwork ...

17 Mars 10min

Why Your Security Risk Analysis is Probably Wrong (ep. 3 Part 1)

Are your IT or cloud providers handling your security? Does your site claim you're "HIPAA Compliant"? Donna Grindle, CEO of Kardon and co-host of Help Me With HIPAA, delivers a massive reality check f...

17 Mars 15min

Is NIST Too Complex for Small Businesses? Daniel Eliot Weighs In (ep. 2)

"I can’t think about cybersecurity this week; I’m thinking about 1099s." You’re not alone. Many SMBs see the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) as an overwhelming manual for government contractors, no...

3 Mars 17min

"Good Enough" Security for Small Business Budgets (ep. 1)

In this episode of Practical Cybersecurity, host Jen Stone talks with Curt Dukes, EVP and GM of Security Best Practices at the Center for Internet Security (CIS). Drawing on his 30-year career at the ...

17 Feb 16min

[Webinar] What You Can Expect from a HITRUST Assessment

In this webinar, Matt Halbleib (Director of Assessments) and Lee Pierce (Director of HITRUST Sales) will discuss: How to determine which HITRUST Assessment type to chooseHow to prepare for a HITRUST V...

17 Apr 202540min