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.

Leadership
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.

Leadership
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.

Leadership
vCISO vs Traditional CISO: Which Fits Your Business?

Sample Security Incident Response Plan for Small Businesses

Sample Security Incident Response Plan for Small Businessesby: George BakalovPublished on: 19/07/2026

Sample security incident response plan for small businesses: roles, first-hour checklist, outline you can adapt, and mistakes to avoid. Free discovery call.

Technical Risk
Sample Security Incident Response Plan for Small Businesses