Cybersecurity Plan Building: Construct Your Security and Compliance Security

A hands-on executive session to help businesses build a practical cybersecurity plan, assess their compliance readiness, and protect what matters.
 

Whether you're navigating regulatory requirements or simply want to secure your business against growing cyber threats, this session is for you.

• Business owners, operations leaders, and office managers

• Internal IT staff or MSPs supporting compliance initiatives or strengthening client security posture

• Professionals who support clients’ information security or compliance efforts (insurance providers, business attorneys, etc.)

• Organizations subject to regulatory or contractual expectations (such as NYS DFS Part 500, PCI-DSS, FTC Safeguards Rule, HIPAA, or cyber insurance questionnaires)

Through a guided, interactive format, participants will walk away with the foundation of a cybersecurity plan tailored to their organization, including:

• A summary of practical, cost-effective tools to improve cyber hygiene

• Clear steps to align with common compliance frameworks

• Tools to assess their current cybersecurity posture and identify key compliance gaps

• A ready-to-use risk register template

• The knowledge to begin using all provided tools effectively

• A certificate of completion

No technical background required, just a desire to protect your business and build confidence in your security practices.

Session Breakdown:

Segment 1: Cybersecurity Foundations Made Practical

Start with the essentials. Learn how modern cyber threats impact businesses of all sizes and how to create a culture of security without overwhelming your team. This segment lays the groundwork for confident decision-making and strategic planning.

Explore core safeguards like multi-factor authentication, secure backups, mobile security, and vendor management. Discover cost-effective tools and high impact tactics you can start using right away to strengthen your defenses.

Unpack what compliance really means, how it affects your business, and what common frameworks expect. This segment demystifies key requirements from HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and NYS DFS, and breaks down terms like risk assessment, controls, and policies into plain language with clear, actionable steps.

Segment 4: Build Your Cybersecurity and Compliance Plan

Bring everything together. Begin using a guided self-assessment template to evaluate your current posture, identify gaps, and start documenting an effective cybersecurity and compliance strategy tailored to your organization.