Cyber Defense Group

?? 90% of Executives Believe Their Cybersecurity Strategies Are Effective—Yet Over 50% of Organizations Were Breached Last Year. ?? ??♀? Were They Prepared or Just Optimistic? In our newly released 2025 #Cybersecurity Strategy Insights Report, we uncover critical gaps in #CyberStrategies, emerging risks, and how businesses can build robust strategies that truly stand up to today’s evolving threats. ?? What you'll learn: ? Why strategies fail despite executive confidence. ? How to close the preparedness gap. ? Future-proofing your organization’s security. Get your copy now! ?? Download the full report now ?? https://loom.ly/mcoehmw #ExecutiveInsights #2025CyberThreats #DataSecurity #RiskManagement

?? One week away! ?? Join Lou Rabon and Zachary Schulze, Application Security Engineer at SoFi, next Thursday, March 27 at 1 PM EST for an unfiltered discussion hosted by Sentra on securing sensitive data at scale without drowning in compliance red tape. What you'll learn: ?? How to align security with business objectives, not just regulatory mandates. ?? The biggest data security pitfalls (and how they really impact risk & cost). ?? Why DSPM reduces compliance overhead and strengthens security posture. ??Save your spot: https://loom.ly/fdN0qN4

?? Celebrating One Year with Nick Harrahill! ?? Today marks a special milestone: Nick's 1-year anniversary at Cyber Defense Group! ?? In the past year, Nick has proven to be an invaluable team member. Nick always show up with a willingness to lend a helping hand, ensuring our team’s success. His dedication and hard work don't go unnoticed, and we are truly grateful to have Nick as part of our team. ?? Here’s to many more milestones together! Keep shining, Nick! ??

Stay secure this St. Patrick's Day! ??

Are your defenses strong enough to keep up with evolving cyber threats? ??? A single breach can cost millions, but the right cybersecurity consultant can help you stay ahead. In our latest blog, Andrea Funk breaks down 9 ways consultants prevent cyber incidents before they happen. ?? Read it now: https://loom.ly/uXKoi6w

We’re thrilled to announce the well-deserved promotion of Philip Farhad to Vice President, Engineering! Philip is the definition of dedication, always going above and beyond, involved in every detail, and making an incredible impact across the company. His hard work, expertise, and leadership set the bar high, and this promotion is a testament to everything he’s built and continues to drive forward. Join us in congratulating Philip on this next chapter! ?? ??

TL;DR – Cybersecurity is full of acronyms: SIEM, MFA, SOC, NIST, CMMC… but who’s making sense of them all? That’s where a vCISO comes in. A vCISO (Virtual Chief Information Security Officer) helps navigate security challenges, stay compliant, and build a stronger defense against cyber threats without the cost of a full-time CISO. In our latest blog, Nick Harrahill breaks down how a vCISO can help scale your security strategy, whether you're tackling compliance (NIST, CMMC), threat detection (SIEM, SOC), or access management (MFA, IAM). ?? ICYMI, read it here: https://loom.ly/g-jpI88 What’s your favorite (or most confusing) cybersecurity acronym? LMK in the comments! ??

Tomorrow’s the day! ??? We’re excited to partner with MR2 Solutions, Inc. for a Strategic Roundtable for Security Leaders in Manhattan Beach! Join us as we tackle real-world #cybersecurity challenges like third-party #SaaSBreaches and #RansomwareAttacks and explore their impact on operations, reputation, and resilience. If you're a cybersecurity leader in the area, don't miss this! ?? Tomorrow, Thursday, February 27 ? 12 PM - 5:30 PM ?? Manhattan Beach, CA ?? Secure your spot: https://loom.ly/MBsaCT4

Our 2025 Annual Cybersecurity Strategy Insights Report is making waves! ?? Help Net Security dove into the findings, including: ?? The confidence gap between CEOs and security leaders. ?? Why more companies are turning to vCISOs for security leadership. Check out their coverage here: https://loom.ly/yRNnFF4 Want the full report? ?? Download your copy now: https://loom.ly/mcoehmw

?? Have you heard? 76% of security leaders plan to increase their budgets in 2025. Our 2025 Annual Cybersecurity Strategy Insights Report was featured in a Security Magazine article, highlighting this stat and more! ?? Check out what they had to say: https://loom.ly/hTMdWV0 ?? Want the full scoop on the latest #SecurityTrends? Download the report here: https://loom.ly/k6pTcGA ?? How is your organization preparing its #CybersecurityStrategy for 2025? Let us know in the comments!