Author: Mike Fitzpatrick

EP 15 – Compliance vs. Security – Why “Checking the Boxes” Won’t Save Your Business

Mike Fitzpatrick April 14, 2025 No Comments

In this episode of Bite Size Security, Mike Fitzpatrick—CEO of NCX Group and 25-year cyber risk veteran—dives into one of the most common and costly misconceptions in business today: the belief…

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AI’s a Game-Changer—But Are You Ready for the Catch?

Mike Fitzpatrick April 3, 2025 No Comments

AI can supercharge your operations, but without a plan, it’s like handing a loaded gun to someone who’s never shot before. Get a plan for AI.

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The Complacency Tax: Why ‘Good Enough’ Security Costs More Than You Think

Mike Fitzpatrick April 1, 2025 No Comments

Security that’s “good enough” is like a cheap umbrella. It might hold up in light rain, but when the storm hits, you’re left drenched.

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Managing Third-Party Risk: Lessons from High-Profile Breaches

Mike Fitzpatrick March 27, 2025 No Comments

High-profile breach incidents, such as the AT&T data breach, have dramatically highlighted the landscape of third-party risk management.

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The CEO’s Playbook: Safeguarding Your Business Against AI-Driven Cyber Attacks

Mike Fitzpatrick March 25, 2025 No Comments

In the era of AI, CEOs are navigating a dynamic landscape where the integration of innovation and cybersecurity is a crucial focal point.

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Cybersecurity Incident Response Plans: Why Most Businesses Are Unprepared (And How to Fix It)

Mike Fitzpatrick March 20, 2025 No Comments

Executives often assume their IT team has an incident response plan; but assessments show us critical gaps. We look at how to fix them.

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Cybersecurity in a Recession: Lessons from the Great Recession for 2025

Mike Fitzpatrick March 13, 2025 No Comments

One of the biggest mistakes during the Great Recession was businesses cutting cybersecurity first. Successful business CEOs do differently.

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Cyber Risk: The Business Process to Rule Them All

Mike Fitzpatrick March 11, 2025 No Comments

There’s no silver bullet in cybersecurity. If there were, hackers would sell it on the dark web. Learn about cyber risks and protecting your business.

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EP 14: Compliance vs Security – Why Checking the Boxes Won’t Save Your Business

Mike Fitzpatrick March 8, 2025 No Comments

Bite Size Security: Compliance vs. Security – Why Checking the Boxes Won’t Save Your Business 🔐 Think being compliant means you’re secure? Think again. In this episode of Bite Size Security, we…

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Arctic Wolf Threat Report 2025: What CEOs and Business Owners Need to Know

Mike Fitzpatrick March 7, 2025 No Comments

At the end of February, Arctic Wolf released its highly anticipated 2025 Threat Report, and if you’re in business, this is a must-read.

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