PERSPECTIVES

Judgment on the record.

Independent perspectives on executive cyber risk, board governance, and the decisions that carry personal consequences.

Board GovernanceMarch 20266 min read

What Boards Get Wrong About Cybersecurity Oversight

Most boards treat cybersecurity as a technology problem delegated to the CISO. The SEC disagrees. Here is what informed oversight actually requires — and why the gap between the two creates personal liability.

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Advisory ModelsFebruary 20265 min read

Fractional CISO vs. vCISO: What Executives Actually Need to Know

The terms are used interchangeably. They should not be. The difference between a fractional CISO and a vCISO is not semantic — it determines whether you get independent judgment or managed services in a suit.

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Family OfficeJanuary 20267 min read

Why Family Offices Are the Highest-Value Cyber Target You Have Never Heard About

Family offices combine concentrated wealth, thin security infrastructure, and high-value personal data in a single, largely unregulated environment. Threat actors have noticed. Most family offices have not.

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StrategyDecember 20254 min read

When 'Do Nothing' Is the Correct Cybersecurity Decision

The cybersecurity industry is built on the premise that more is always better. More tools, more monitoring, more controls. This is not always true. Sometimes the most defensible decision is deliberate inaction.

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RegulatoryNovember 20258 min read

SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules: What Every Executive Must Understand

The SEC's cybersecurity disclosure rules create new personal obligations for executives and board members at public companies. Understanding what you are now required to disclose — and when — is not optional.

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