<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><title>Cybersecurity on {IT}</title><link>https://igortkanov.com/people/cybersecurity/</link><description>Recent content in Cybersecurity on {IT}</description><generator>Hugo</generator><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright © 2026 {IT}. All rights reserved. Unless otherwise stated, all text, images, diagrams, and other original content on this blog may not be reproduced, distributed, or used without prior written permission.</copyright><lastBuildDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:39:43 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://igortkanov.com/people/cybersecurity/index.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>Getting it right: security awareness program on a budget</title><link>https://igortkanov.com/getting-it-right-security-awareness-program-on-a-budget/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:39:43 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://igortkanov.com/getting-it-right-security-awareness-program-on-a-budget/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Introducing a Security Awareness program is becoming increasingly important for organizations as the cybersecurity landscape changes rapidly. This undertaking becomes even more challenging if the security team is new to the organization and operates on a limited budget.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;figure class="alignleft" style="max-width:119px"&gt;&lt;img src="https://igortkanov.com/getting-it-right-security-awareness-program-on-a-budget/05-2.jpg" alt="" width="119" loading="lazy"&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In this blog post, I share my &lt;strong&gt;experience implementing a security awareness program&lt;/strong&gt; enriched by &lt;strong&gt;extensive research and insights&lt;/strong&gt; from consulting with industry experts. This guide is designed to be highly practical to help you build and execute an effective program without breaking the bank.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Is my business secure? First look at the SAMM framework</title><link>https://igortkanov.com/is-my-business-secure-first-look-at-the-samm-framework/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 04:15:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://igortkanov.com/is-my-business-secure-first-look-at-the-samm-framework/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Security is becoming more important for businesses operating in an increasingly complex landscape of cyber threats and data breaches. Small businesses often don’t have the &lt;strong&gt;advanced security measures and resources&lt;/strong&gt; that larger enterprises possess, making them particularly vulnerable targets for cyberattacks.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A breach can result in significant financial losses, reputational damage, and legal liabilities, which can be catastrophic for small businesses. Therefore, investing in adequate security measures is essential, and in this post, we will look at the SAMM framework that allows us to take control of the situation.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item></channel></rss>