We can: Risk Assessment Emphasis: Identifying vulnerabilities ensures proactive planning and minimizes potential exploitation points, which is a cornerstone of cybersecurity. Robust Security Protocols: Highlighting encryption, firewalls, and updates aligns with industry best practices for securing new technologies. Employee Training: Educating staff about common threats, such as phishing, empowers the workforce to act as a first line of defense against security breaches. Engagement Opportunity: Inviting others to share their strategies fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

95% of vulnerabilities stem from one source: the user/employee. Sound cyber security awareness training and risk management exercise is a must.

Adopting new tech? Stay secure with these steps: → Assess risks before diving in. → Use strong, unique passwords everywhere. → Keep the software updated—always patch vulnerabilities. → Train your team to spot phishing and fraud. → Limit access to sensitive systems and data. → Backup everything, regularly and securely. → Test your defenses with mock attacks. Stay proactive. Security isn’t a one-time job, it’s ongoing!

Adopting new tech with known security risks requires careful planning. Here’s my take on balancing innovation and security 1. If new tech would be exposed to the public, then question the choice and explore secure alternatives. 2. For private use, host it under a private VPN and implement risk mitigation with a long-term plan. 3. Prepare for worst-case scenarios with feature toggles or the ability to shut down services without impacting customers. 4. Establish SOPs for proactive monitoring and disaster recovery.

First, it is important to assess the usage scope of this new technology and assess the risks related. If it will be a solution that would effect all the ecosystem (all employees, customer, business partners, etc), then it is essential to exercise the 6 security domains of CISSP with a robust security policy related with this new technology.

The Agreement for acquiring and transferring technology has to clearly spell out the legal obligations and commitment of the technology provider to ensure that the Technology being provided does not come with embedded tools like spyware or cookies for tracking activities or act in a manner which could resulting in an cyberattack on the company's systems causing the system to crash resulting in security breach and theft of sensitive data. The Agreement should also clearly spell out the liability and indemnity consequences for the Technology provider to ring fence the company against breach of such obligations.

One thing I have found helpful in the process of adopting new technologies is adequate impact assessment. Before implementing anything new, it’s important to understand how it will affect our systems and what security risks it might bring. By evaluating potential issues ahead of time, we can mitigate them. Involving the right people is also key. Getting input from team members, especially those with security expertise, helps us spot problems we might have missed. Finally, educating everyone about security best practices is crucial. When the whole team is aware of potential risks and how to handle them, we create a culture that prioritizes security and helps protect the company.

Ensuring the protection of new technology starts with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks. Drawing on my experience with Purlin Horizons LLC and leadership roles, I implement robust frameworks like NIST and FFIEC, conduct thorough risk assessments, and integrate security into the technology’s lifecycle. At previous organizations, I led efforts to secure digital banking platforms by embedding security controls during development, performing regular vulnerability scans, and training teams on best practices. By fostering a culture of cybersecurity, ensuring compliance, and leveraging tools like SOC monitoring and encryption, I safeguard technology and protect organizational assets.

It's recommend to check for related standards from regulatory bodies. Moreover a cost/benefit matrix is helpful to figure out whether the technology security faults cause damage to the company. Finally, look at other users/early adopter wit the new technology.

Risk assessment is now formalized with many ways to review governance and controls. As part of the adoption strategy make sure you have the processes and expertise in place to review the impact on your customers and legal implication on company's policy.