Mike Fitzpatrick
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Never Let the Bad Guys Win – That’s Been My Mission for over 20 Years.
I’ve spent…
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Selling Your Business? Don’t Let Cyber Risk Turn Your Golden Goose into a Wreck
Selling Your Business? Don’t Let Cyber Risk Turn Your Golden Goose into a Wreck
If you're planning to sell your business—or acquire one—here’s a hard truth: Cyber risk can derail the entire deal…
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Beyond the Firewall: A Frank Conversation About Cyber Risk in 2025
Beyond the Firewall: A Frank Conversation About Cyber Risk in 2025
I sat down recently with a CEO—a smart, disciplined manufacturing leader. We weren’t in a server room.
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Not the Newsletter I Planned to Write Today… But One Every Leader Should Read
Not the Newsletter I Planned to Write Today… But One Every Leader Should Read
Some mornings, you wake up to an ordinary to-do list. Other mornings, you wake up to news that 16 billion usernames and…
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Third-Party Cyber Risk in 2025: Breaches, Insurance Denials, and What CEOs Need to Fix Now
Third-Party Cyber Risk in 2025: Breaches, Insurance Denials, and What CEOs Need to Fix Now
Let me ask you a simple question: How many critical issues does it take to sink a business? If you’ve got 46 vendors…
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How AI Agents Will Disrupt Business: 10 Takeaways for CEOs and Leaders
How AI Agents Will Disrupt Business: 10 Takeaways for CEOs and Leaders
It’s Good to Be Back The past couple of weeks have been filled with reflection and celebration—I took time to honor…
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I’m Tired of Begging You to Care About Cybersecurity—Here’s Why You Should Anyway
I’m Tired of Begging You to Care About Cybersecurity—Here’s Why You Should Anyway
I’m worn out. For nearly two decades, since 2006, I’ve been sounding the alarm on cybersecurity—through radio shows…
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If I Were a Cybercriminal
If I Were a Cybercriminal
In 1965, Paul Harvey aired “If I Were the Devil,” a monologue about how subtle neglect leads to chaos. He didn’t shout.
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When the Orders Stop: Ransomware, Business Continuity, and the Executive Blind Spot
When the Orders Stop: Ransomware, Business Continuity, and the Executive Blind Spot
There’s something uniquely painful about watching revenue die in real time. Years ago, we worked with a client that had…
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Decide. Commit. Execute.
Decide. Commit. Execute.
Why Cyber Risk Still Isn’t on Your 2025 Agenda—And What That’s Costing You Nine months after a ransomware attack, I met…
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AI’s a Game-Changer—But Are You Ready for the Catch?
AI’s a Game-Changer—But Are You Ready for the Catch?
Let’s start with a number that might keep you up at night: 89% of small businesses already use AI, but only 25% feel…
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My colleague Rodney Tanaka and I sharing a moment at a ribbon cutting for a new business in one of the Most Business Friendly Cities in L.A. County.
My colleague Rodney Tanaka and I sharing a moment at a ribbon cutting for a new business in one of the Most Business Friendly Cities in L.A. County.
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State, local, and tribal governments are on the front lines of defending critical infrastructure from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. ⚠️🛡️…
State, local, and tribal governments are on the front lines of defending critical infrastructure from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. ⚠️🛡️…
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States are stepping up as federal support wanes, tackling ransomware risks and reshaping cyber defenses. iscover how state-led efforts are redefining…
States are stepping up as federal support wanes, tackling ransomware risks and reshaping cyber defenses. iscover how state-led efforts are redefining…
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AI in data centers can revolutionize efficiency—but it also opens the door to ransomware risks. From deployment challenges to securing operations…
AI in data centers can revolutionize efficiency—but it also opens the door to ransomware risks. From deployment challenges to securing operations…
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Heading to Black Hat USA 2025? Let’s Connect! Our Executive Vice President of Business Development & Strategy, Marc Ricker will be at Black Hat USA…
Heading to Black Hat USA 2025? Let’s Connect! Our Executive Vice President of Business Development & Strategy, Marc Ricker will be at Black Hat USA…
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Ransomware doesn’t care if it’s IT or OT—weakness in one can take down both. Learn how the convergence of IT and OT security is reshaping defenses…
Ransomware doesn’t care if it’s IT or OT—weakness in one can take down both. Learn how the convergence of IT and OT security is reshaping defenses…
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AI agents = productivity boosters AND new cyber risks. From automating tasks to accessing sensitive systems, they’re reshaping businesses. CEOs, are…
AI agents = productivity boosters AND new cyber risks. From automating tasks to accessing sensitive systems, they’re reshaping businesses. CEOs, are…
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Ransomware risk highlights a lesson every leader should heed—chaotic transformations can expose costly vulnerabilities. Learn from a billion-dollar…
Ransomware risk highlights a lesson every leader should heed—chaotic transformations can expose costly vulnerabilities. Learn from a billion-dollar…
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AI rollout = innovation AND risk. CISOs face unique challenges managing ransomware threats while deploying AI. Balancing opportunity with security is…
AI rollout = innovation AND risk. CISOs face unique challenges managing ransomware threats while deploying AI. Balancing opportunity with security is…
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Ransomware doesn’t care if it’s IT or OT—weakness in one can take down both. Learn how the convergence of IT and OT security is reshaping defenses…
Ransomware doesn’t care if it’s IT or OT—weakness in one can take down both. Learn how the convergence of IT and OT security is reshaping defenses…
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Cyber risk in 2025 goes beyond tech—it's about fixing blind spots. CEOs & CIOs, are you addressing ransomware, supply chain risks & the 6 critical…
Cyber risk in 2025 goes beyond tech—it's about fixing blind spots. CEOs & CIOs, are you addressing ransomware, supply chain risks & the 6 critical…
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Ransomware is evolving—fast. The Chaos ransomware wave is hitting harder, spreading faster, and costing more. Businesses can’t afford to ignore this…
Ransomware is evolving—fast. The Chaos ransomware wave is hitting harder, spreading faster, and costing more. Businesses can’t afford to ignore this…
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Vendor risk can break your business. One weak link could mean lost revenue, lawsuits, or downtime. It's like trusting a rusty chain to hold your…
Vendor risk can break your business. One weak link could mean lost revenue, lawsuits, or downtime. It's like trusting a rusty chain to hold your…
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Ransomware thrives on poor governance. Without secure access from day one, your defenses are wide open. This article breaks down why lifecycle…
Ransomware thrives on poor governance. Without secure access from day one, your defenses are wide open. This article breaks down why lifecycle…
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Ransomware aftermath can ripple into lawsuits. Clorox is suing Cognizant over a breach tied to delays in cleanup and damages. Learn how cybersecurity…
Ransomware aftermath can ripple into lawsuits. Clorox is suing Cognizant over a breach tied to delays in cleanup and damages. Learn how cybersecurity…
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Ransomware risk doesn’t stop at IT—it’s a boardroom issue. Translating cyber risk into business language is key to protecting revenue and reputation.…
Ransomware risk doesn’t stop at IT—it’s a boardroom issue. Translating cyber risk into business language is key to protecting revenue and reputation.…
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Compliance isn’t security. Checking boxes can leave cracks in your defenses—and criminals don’t grade on compliance. Think of it like counting…
Compliance isn’t security. Checking boxes can leave cracks in your defenses—and criminals don’t grade on compliance. Think of it like counting…
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