Practical Cybersecurity with Jen Stone
Practical Cybersecurity, hosted by Jen Stone (MCIS, CISSP, CISA, QSA), is the bridge between complex security frameworks and real-world business implementation. Whether you are a "Jack of all trades" IT manager or a business leader with limited resources, this show provides the roadmap to a defensible security posture.
Practical Cybersecurity with Jen Stone
Latest Episodes
Cybersecurity Priorities for 2026: The Two Vulnerabilities to Focus on in the AI Era (ep.7)
Is your organization prepared for an autonomous AI bot? Roger Grimes joins Jen Stone to discuss the shifting landscape of cybersecurity. This episode moves past the hype to look at the hard data: AI scams are yielding 4.5x more value for attack...
The SAQ A Deep Dive: Two QSAs Set the Record Straight (ep. 6)
This episode of Practical Cybersecurity moves past the standard PCI checklist to focus on the operational realities, common misconceptions, and "stealth" requirements that define SAQ A in the PCI DSS v4.0.1 era.
Protecting the House: Why Asset Management and "Storytelling" are Keys to HITRUST (ep.5)
Episode Summary In this episode of Practical Cybersecurity, we dive into the complex world of HITRUST certification. Often called the "gold standard" for healthcare security, HITRUST can be a daunting mountain to climb for small...
4 Critical Tasks for Small IT Teams (ep.4)
A single data breach now costs a business an average of $1.4 million, according to the annual IBM report. For a small or medium-sized business (SMB), this hit is often terminal—most companies that suffer a major breach struggle to stay in busin...
Pressure Testing Your IRP: Why "Calling IT" Isn't a Plan (ep. 3 Part 2)
What happens when the news cameras show up and your business grinds to a halt? Donna Grindle, CEO of Kardon, returns to discuss the "hair on fire" reality of a data breach. We move past the paperwork to explore why "calling IT" isn't a plan, th...