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Ben Pournader

Ben Pournader

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Feb 21

Building a Secure Supplier Relationship Management Process

In the modern, interconnected business landscape, an organization’s security posture is inextricably linked to its external partners; a…

Building a Secure Supplier Relationship Management Process

Ben Pournader

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Feb 18

Heartbreak and Heists: The Rising Epidemic of Digital Romance Scams

In the world of cybersecurity, we often talk about firewalls, data encryption, password strength, and multi-factor authentication. But…

Heartbreak and Heists: The Rising Epidemic of Digital Romance Scams

Ben Pournader

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Dec 25, 2025

NIST Cybersecurity Framework Profile for Artificial Intelligence (Cyber AI Profile)

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework Profile for Artificial Intelligence (Cyber AI Profile) dated December 2025, is an extensive guide designed…

Ben Pournader

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Nov 17, 2025

Privacy Compliance Alert: Key Takeaways from the Tractor Supply CCPA Fine

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) recently issued its largest administrative fine to date — $1.35 million — against Tractor…

Ben Pournader

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Jul 17, 2024

Kubernetes and Container Security

Vulnerabilities can affect container images just like any other software. Fundamental cybersecurity tasks, such as building a bill of…

Ben Pournader

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Jul 2, 2024

An Introduction to NIST 800–53

NIST Special Publication 800–53 is a publication from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that provides a…

Ben Pournader

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Jun 24, 2024

What is Security Operations Center?

A Security Operations Center (SOC) plays a crucial role in an organization’s cybersecurity program. A cybersecurity manager should design…

Ben Pournader

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Jun 24, 2024

Benefits & Risks of AI in Cyber Security and GRC

What is AI?

Ben Pournader

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Jun 20, 2024

How can we prevent ransomware attacks?

Preventing ransomware attacks in organizations involves a combination of technical measures, employee training, and organizational…

Ben Pournader

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Jun 17, 2024

NIST CSF vs ISO 27001

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and ISO/IEC 27001 are both widely recognized frameworks for managing and improving cybersecurity…

Ben Pournader

Ben Pournader

Cybersecurity Manager/Engineer/Architect, Author, PCI & ISO Expert, Team Builder, Writer, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, MCSE, RHCSA, CDPSE, PMP, MBA

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