#188 - Securing Small Businesses

Securing Small Businesses: Essential Cybersecurity Tools and Strategies In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy discusses cybersecurity challenges specific to small businesses. He provides insights into key tools and strategies needed for effective cybersecurity management in small enterprises, including endpoint management, patch management, EDR tools, secure web gateways, IAM solutions, email security gateways, MDR services, and password managers. Hardy also evaluates these tools against the CIS Critical Security Controls to highlight their significance in safeguarding small business operations. Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hon3h950myI7A3jzGmj7YIwRXow5W1V5 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to CISO Tradecraft 00:40 Challenges of Cybersecurity in Small Businesses 01:15 Defining Small Business and Security Baselines 01:53 Top Cybersecurity Tools for Small Businesses 02:05 Hardware and Software Essentials 04:35 Patch Management Solutions 05:19 Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Tools 06:06 Secure Web Gateways and Website Security 11:21 Identity and Access Management (IAM) 12:57 Email Security Gateways 14:15 Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Solutions 14:54 Recap of Essential Cybersecurity Tools 15:41 Bonus Tool: Password Managers 18:33 Aligning with CIS Controls 24:48 Conclusion and Call to Action