Bridging the Gap: Why Cybersecurity Shouldn't Be Complicated
At North Star Strategies, we believe in cutting through the complexity of cybersecurity to deliver real value for our clients. This was reinforced during our recent conversation with Darren Mott, a former FBI cyber squad supervisor and cybersecurity expert who shares our passion for making security accessible and actionable.
"Most intrusions and ransomware start with social engineering…You have to do the basics," Darren emphasized during our chat. This resonates deeply with our approach at North Star. As our founder Evan Dumouchel notes, "Cybersecurity sounds scary, but it's really about basic actions. People overcomplicate things with big words."
One of our core philosophies at North Star is creating space for authentic, no-bullshit conversations about security and compliance. "In the C-suite, everyone's used to being the expert in the room," Evan explains. "But security and compliance can feel like alphabet soup - CMMC, NIST, CUI, POA&Ms. We create an environment where leaders can drop the corporate speak, be real people together, and focus on what matters: protecting their organization and enabling growth. Sometimes that means starting with something as simple as a spreadsheet and building from there."
This practical approach aligns perfectly with Darren's experience. He shared how he created a streamlined assessment for local organizations with just 10 controls and 5 questions per control. His observation? "If you're not doing these basic things, there's no way you're doing the other stuff."
🎙️ Coming Soon: We're excited to announce an upcoming collaboration on Darren’s podcast where we'll dive deeper into making cybersecurity part of your organization's DNA. With North Star's expertise in operational excellence and Darren's unique perspective, we'll break down:
How to translate technical requirements into business language
Practical steps for building a security-aware culture
Real strategies for executive buy-in and team adoption
The role of leadership in driving meaningful change
At North Star Strategies, we're committed to bringing you insights from industry leaders like Darren while making them practical and actionable for your business. Our role is to be your strategic bridge, translating complex security requirements into achievable business objectives.
Stay tuned for the episode release - it's a perfect example of how we're working to demystify cybersecurity and compliance for our clients.
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