What Is Quantum Computing, Really? A Plain-English Explanation for Tech Leaders Without the Hype. Feeling overwhelmed by quantum computing jargon? You're not alone. It's a game-changer, but often shrouded in complexity.

If you are in the DMV (DC/Maryland/Virginia), why not come join me at Security BSides Northern Virginia on October 11, 2025? I will be hosting a career-focused panel called "Voices from the Field." This year's theme is Hacker U, where curiosity becomes capability. #cybersecurity #career #hiring

Shout out to all the Sponsors for the upcoming BsidesNOVA Security Conference www.bsidesnova.org/2025-sponsors/

In the contemporary business environment organizations are relentlessly pushed to innovate, adopt cloud technologies, leverage data analytics, and create seamless digital experiences for their customers. open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...

How your CIO and CISO should collaborate to develop a scalable security playbook for your organization. They don't need to operate in separate silos or be at odds with each other. open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...

Phishing and impersonation are often linked to scams that target bank accounts and credit cards. However, these tactics also serve a more sinister purpose in geopolitics, as they are increasingly used for espionage and manipulation to gain an advantage. open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...

In this episode of 'Breaking Into Cybersecurity,' Motti Tal from Tel Aviv shares his journey from his father's work with mainframes to software development in the Israeli Navy. He highlights the importance of hands-on experience, mentorship, and ethics for a successful career. youtu.be/JFcPaDP0tq0

Next on my recommendations for resources for tech and cyber executives: CISO Desk Reference Guide Executive Primer: The Executive’s Guide to Security Programs

How to Build a Security Culture with Data-Driven Reporting. Anything else that you would add? open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with William (Bill) Welser IV, a trailblazer in cybersecurity and AI. As the CEO/CTO & Cofounder of Lotic.ai, Inc., Bill explores the intersection of behavioral science and advanced technology. youtu.be/pGUSP4_aSqU

"You can't improve what you don't measure." This holds especially true for vulnerability management. 🤔 Our new blog post explores actionable metrics and KPIs to help you track progress, identify bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement in your security posture open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...

Check out this blog from Keeper Security, Inc. on How AI can crack passwords and why passwords managers can be helpful in generating strong credentials and keeping them safe keepersecurity.partnerlinks.io/t3wa0yv9h7es...

Be sure to catch the latest episode of "Breaking into Cybersecurity," featuring the inspiring Sinan Eren! With decades of experience, Sinan shares his remarkable journey, starting in the late '90s as a red teamer and penetration tester. youtu.be/ateZK68voD0

Highlight Reel of Breaking into Cybersecurity - Sinan Eren youtu.be/lt2TJGlUpbM

Breaking into Cybersecurity - Sinan Eren Sinan Eren is a pioneering figure in cybersecurity. He began as a hacker in the late 90s and has since become a leader in red teaming and penetration testing, while also making strides as an entrepreneur. youtu.be/JjbLl0cgQmY

Is there a ghost in your cloud? 👻 Traditional security looks for a smash-and-grab, but modern attackers are playing the long game. They get in, stay quiet, and strike later. #Cybersecurity #CloudSecurity #SocialEngineering #InfoSec open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...

Be the Best Version of Yourself - CISO Tradecraft® / Breaking Into Cybersecurity youtube.com/shorts/xngwW...

Check out this week's blog “Creating Effective Remediation Policies and SLAs for Vulnerability Management” open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...

Embed security into your DevOps life cycles (DevSecOps) substack.com/@cpfcoaching...

The Harsh Reality Behind the Allure of the CISO Title - CISO Trade Craft / Breaking into Cybersecurity youtube.com/shorts/fiVE8...

New double podcast 📻 alert 🚨: CISO Tradecraft® and Breaking Into Cybersecurity Hosts and Guests: G Mark Hardy ☁️ Christophe Foulon Streamed at noon ET 8/4/25! youtu.be/Jg_0laZpQWE #cisotradecraft #breakingintocybersecurity #CISO #leadership

Helping businesses to safely enable tech and cyber risk

The Do’s and Don’ts of Securing Your Portable Devices

10 Top Tips to Detect Phishing Scams

44% of U.S. Organizations Experienced One or More Ransomware Attacks in the Last Year

Imagine for a second that you were a threat actor and you could see all the weaknesses in your environment, what would you do? open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...

How SMBs can better prepare for Audits or Assessments. #CPFCoaching #Cybersecurity #SMBCyber #CyberAdvisor

Implementing Zero Trust with Microsoft for SMBs

Hardening Guidelines for SMBs Discover the business value of hardening guidelines in the Identify and Protect stages of NIST CSF. Learn how CIS Control Baselines and NIST STIGs can enhance your SMB's security posture. www.cpf-coaching.com/blogs/...

CPF Coaching - Risk Advisory Services

What Spending 3 Hours in IKEA Taught Me About Cybersecurity Awareness

Implementing AI for SMB Efficiency: A Tech and Cyber Leaders' Guide

Lessons from Yesterday’s Cyber Outage: Key Takeaways for Robust Cybersecurity

Automate Remediation and Response with Security Orchestration substack.cpf-coaching.com/p/automate-r...

Quote of the day “tell it to my tongue”

What are the 9 Must-Have Cyber Tools for Small Businesses? From #CISOTradecraftPodcast cisotradecraft.substack.com... #CPFCoaching #Cybersecurity #SMBCyber #CyberAdvisor

Strategic Tool Consolidation: Combating Security Platform Fatigue

Logging out: a simple step for a safer online world

Lessons from Yesterday’s Cyber Outage: Key Takeaways for Robust Cybersecurity

Learning from Failure: Inspiring Mistake Quotes to Keep Going

Why cybersecurity is all about protecting people - Gavin Reid (Human Security) on the Breaking into Cybersecurity podcast

Why does Cyvatar cost more? Because cheap tools don’t work. Security that’s fully managed, built for your business, and actually stops attacks. One month FREE with code FREEDOM25. cyvataraif5706.referralrock.com/l/CHRISTOPHE...

How do you JIT? open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...

Top Vending Machine Franchise Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

5 Challenges of IoT Security and Tips to Secure Your Devices [Infographic]

Top 12 Tips to Enforce Firewall & Proxy Internal Controls

Empowering Small and Medium-Sized Businesses to Detect and Prevent Cyber Threats

KnowBe4 Named a Leader in the Fall 2024 G2 Grid Report for Security Awareness Training

How to Host a Virtual Event

CMMC 2.0 Compliance: A Strategic Guide for Tech Leaders