Most business owners hear "cybersecurity risk assessment" and immediately think one of two things: either it's something only large enterprises need, or it's an expensive process that takes months and produces a report nobody reads. Neither is true. A cybersecurity risk assessment is one of the most practical, actionable things a growing business can do to understand where they stand, what they're exposed to, and what to do about it. Here's what it actually looks like—and why

You can have the best firewall money can buy. You can invest in cutting-edge security tools. You can lock down every system. But if Susan in accounting clicks a phishing link and enters her credentials, none of that matters. Your employees are your biggest security vulnerability. And it's not their fault. The Real Problem Over 80% of security breaches involve human error. Phishing emails. Weak passwords. Clicking malicious links. Falling for social engineering. Attackers don'

You're in the quarterly board meeting. Everything's going smoothly. Revenue is up. Operations are solid. Then someone asks: "What's our cybersecurity posture? Are we protected? What happens if we get breached?" And suddenly, you're stumbling through an answer you're not confident about. Maybe you talk about firewalls and antivirus. Maybe you mention that IT is "handling it." Maybe you promise to look into it and report back next quarter. But you know—and they probably know—th

Your IT team keeps the systems running. They fix computers, manage networks, handle software updates, and respond when something breaks. They're good at what they do—maybe even great. But when your board asks about your security posture, or a customer sends over a vendor security questionnaire, or your insurance carrier wants proof of cybersecurity controls, your IT team shouldn't be the ones answering those questions. Here's why. IT Operations and Security Strategy Are Diffe