Zero Trust Journey
Zero Trust Journey isn’t about taking sides—it’s about real conversations, sharing research, and learning together. Our goal is to explore Zero Trust from every angle and help cybersecurity practitioners make sense of it in a practical, no-fluff way. And yes, we do love to chat about coffee and listen to the occasional dad joke along the way.
Here’s what we do:
- Conversations with Experts: We chat with subject matter experts who share their opinions, experiences, and Zero Trust journeys.
- Research and Product Insights: We explore Zero Trust products and solutions in the market that may fit into a Zero Trust architecture.
- A Zero Trust Architecture: We’re building and refining an ever-growing architecture focused solely on the needs of cybersecurity practitioners.
- CSA CCZT Study Group: We host a study group for the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT).
If you’re a cybersecurity professional looking for honest discussions, practical insights, and tools that evolve with your Zero Trust strategy (plus the occasional coffee tip), Zero Trust Journey is for you. Join us!
Zero Trust Journey
Episode 34: SMB Cybersecurity Investment in the Zero Trust Era
00:00 Introduction to SMB Cybersecurity Challenges
02:43 The Importance of Securing SMBs
05:32 Lack of In-House Expertise in SMBs
08:23 The Cybersecurity Buying Journey for SMBs
11:15 Decision-Making in Cybersecurity Purchases
14:18 Cost of Inaction vs. Cost of Protection
17:03 The Role of AI in Cybersecurity for SMBs
20:06 Advice for SMB Leaders on Cybersecurity Investments
Guest: Ken Yao (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethyao)
Guest: Martin Rivera Neuhaus (https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinriveran)
Host: Dr. Victor Monga (https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorvirtual)
Protect Your Business and Your Partners! Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) make up 99.9% of US businesses, but 60% lack a dedicated cybersecurity expert. This leaves them vulnerable—and makes them a massive weak link in the global supply chain.
In this vital episode of the Zero Trust Journey podcast, Dr. Victor Monga is joined by Martin Rivera, CEO of Enstall Technologies, and Ken Yao, CEO of Cybers, to discuss the unique challenges SMBs face when trying to buy, implement, and manage cybersecurity solutions.
This is a must-listen for every SMB owner, CEO, or business leader who handles sensitive data or is part of a larger supply chain. Learn how to make smart, pragmatic security investments even without an in-house CISO.
Highlights:
--| The Cost of Inaction: Why getting breached is often a death sentence for an SMB, contrasted with the recovery resources available to large enterprises.
--| Minimal Viable Security: How SMBs can determine their "good enough" security posture and make strategic bets to stay ahead of threat actors.
--| The Buying Lifecycle: Who is the decision-maker for security at a small company (CEO vs. CFO/CTO) and the 5 key factors that drive their purchasing decisions (cost, functionality, UX, compatibility, and support).
--| The CISO Communication Gap: Why technical leaders often fail to secure budget from the CEO, and how to quantify risk in simple business terms (e.g., millions in lost revenue) to get buy-in.
--| The AI Promise: How AI-driven tools can potentially bridge the massive skill gap and help non-IT trained staff manage complex security tools.
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Disclaimer: The views expressed are those of the speakers.
