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?

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?

What Does a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Include?

What Does a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Include?by: George BakalovPublished on: 30/07/2026

What a cybersecurity risk assessment includes: scope, process, report, and what you buy with risk assessment services. Guide for SMB leaders.

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What Does a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Include?

School Ransomware Lessons for SMBs and Nonprofits

School Ransomware Lessons for SMBs and Nonprofitsby: George BakalovPublished on: 24/07/2026

A cybersecurity veteran asked 24 ransomed school districts how attackers got in. Three doors - and why SMBs and nonprofits face the same ones.

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School Ransomware Lessons for SMBs and Nonprofits