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CXO Advisor video series

Sean Mack interviewed by ISMG's Tom Field on topics to support the business needs of SMBs and Enterprise.

Side-by-Side Videos
Criteria for selecting a fractional CISO
The Cybersecurity checklist every small business should follow
Post-breach essentials for small businesses
Reduce costs while improving protection
Aligning Strategy and Culture for Long-Term Risk Reduction
Gaps in AI Governance Put SMBs at Greater Cyber Risk

Resources and insights

What to Look for in a Fractional CISO

With the right approach, a breach can evolve from a setback into a catalyst for growth.

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October 6, 2025

Turning a Cybersecurity Breach Into a Learning Opportunity

With the right approach, a breach can evolve from a setback into a catalyst for growth.

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October 1, 2025

Containment, Eradication, and Compliance – What SMBs Need to Know

Once a breach is discovered, organizations want answers. But the first step isn’t investigation—it’s containment.

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September 30, 2025

After a cyber breach, avoid these mistakes

Breaches are high-pressure events, and pressure leads to mistakes with several common errors repeated time and again.

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September 25, 2025

Establishing internal and external roles after a cybersecurity breach

Some companies don’t have a dedicated security team, so who takes charge after a cyber breach?

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September 24, 2025

Small business cybersecurity breach first steps

When a small or mid-sized business discovers it has been breached, the reaction is often pure panic.

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September 23, 2025

Keeping systems and software up-to-date: The easiest win

Hackers aren’t always looking for the hardest target—they’re looking for the easiest way in.

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September 18, 2025

The power of a clear cybersecurity strategy

Small businesses today are navigating a minefield of cybersecurity risks, from ransomware to phishing scams.

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September 17, 2025

Building a culture of security through training and openness

Cybersecurity isn’t just about firewalls, monitoring systems, or the latest technology. It’s about people.

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September 16, 2025

Backups: Your safety net against ransomware and data loss

Too often, businesses invest heavily in firewalls, EDR tools, and patching—but overlook their backup strategy.

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September 10, 2025

Multi-factor authentication is critical for small businesses

SMBs believe they’re too small to be targeted by cybercriminals.

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September 3, 2025

8 reasons leading companies are choosing fractional cybersecurity leadership

Organizations put trust in a fractional CISO model.

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August 20, 2025

ISMG's fractional CXO practice to bridge tech leadership gaps

Sean D. Mack on CXO Advisory for modern business demands.

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June 9, 2025

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