Cyber Risk: The Business Process to Rule Them All
Mike Fitzpatrick
Founder & CEO of NCX Group | Business Risk Navigator | Distinguished Fellow at Ponemon Institute
Ever seen someone panic when they can’t find their phone—only to realize they’re holding it?
That’s how most businesses react to a cyber incident.
Except in this case, it’s not a phone. It’s their entire business on the line.
And the plan to save it? Didn’t exist.
The Truth About Cyber Risk
There’s no silver bullet in cybersecurity. If there were, hackers would be selling it on the dark web in bulk.
Technology alone won’t save you. I can still talk my way past your people. (Hint: So can the bad guys.)
Cyber risk isn’t a technology problem. It’s a people and process problem. ? People: The ones who ignore security updates and use “123456” as a password. ? Process: The “what the hell do we do now?” moment when things go south. ? Technology: The tools that help—but won’t fix poor decisions.
The Blink-of-an-Eye Moment
One click. One bad decision. One “we’ll deal with security later.”
That’s all it takes for everything you’ve built to be at risk.
A cyber incident doesn’t just hit your servers—it hits your revenue, your reputation, your ability to make payroll.
?? Financial Freefall: Ransomware can shut you down for weeks.
?? Legal & Compliance Nightmares: Regulators don’t accept “Oops” as a valid excuse.
?? Customer Trust Evaporates: Because no one wants to do business with the company that just got hacked.
Still think cybersecurity is an “IT problem”?
Your Business Needs a Cyber Fire Department
62% of businesses still don’t have an Incident Response Plan. That number probably hasn’t improved.
If your office caught fire, you’d call 911.
If your business gets hit with ransomware, who do you call?
Better yet, do you even know what to do in those first critical hours?
Because let me tell you:
?? Speed matters. The longer you wait, the worse it gets.
?? Decisions matter. Panic-driven choices are bad business strategy.
?? Preparation matters. The companies that survive are the ones who planned ahead.
Culture Eats Cyber Threats for Breakfast
Every business has a culture—intentional or not.
Is yours cyber-resilient?
Cyber Risk is a Leadership Issue
This isn’t an IT decision. This isn’t something you “hope” doesn’t happen.
This is about leadership.
If you don’t have an Incident Response Plan, you do have a plan. It’s called “Hope.”
That’s not a strategy.
If you’re serious about protecting your business, your team, and everything you’ve built, it’s time to act.
?? Go to NCX Group and let’s build a cybersecurity strategy that works.
P.S.
A cyber incident won’t just cost you money. It’ll cost you time, customers, trust, and maybe even your business. Don’t wait until you’re in the fire to call for help.