The Executive Cyber Brief

Should You Outsource Cybersecurity?

Should You Outsource Cybersecurity?by: George BakalovPublished on: 11/08/2026

Should you outsource cybersecurity? How SMBs and nonprofits separate ops from program leadership - and keep risk with owners.

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Should You Outsource Cybersecurity?

AI Agents for Business: What an AI Agent Harness Actually Is

AI Agents for Business: What an AI Agent Harness Actually Isby: George BakalovPublished on: 05/08/2026

AI agents for business need a harness-not just a model. Why we use and recommend Hermes Agent for real work with guardrails.

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AI Agents for Business: What an AI Agent Harness Actually Is

IT Security Consultant vs MSP: Who Owns Strategy?

IT Security Consultant vs MSP: Who Owns Strategy?by: George BakalovPublished on: 03/08/2026

IT security consultant vs MSP: who owns strategy for SMBs. Clear roles so owners buy leadership, not only managed IT.

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IT Security Consultant vs MSP: Who Owns Strategy?

vCISO vs Traditional CISO: Which Fits Your Business?

vCISO vs Traditional CISO: Which Fits Your Business?by: George BakalovPublished on: 26/07/2026

vCISO vs Traditional CISO: cost, scope, and fit for SMBs and nonprofits. When full-time makes sense - and when fractional leadership is the smarter move.

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vCISO vs Traditional CISO: Which Fits Your Business?