Cybersecurity Is as Much Art as Science: Why Risk and Business Context Matter
Cybersecurity is technical, but technology alone does not determine whether a security program works. In the welcome episode of the Hotman Group podcast, Cheri Hotman explains why effective cybersecurity requires judgment, risk management, business alignment, people, process, technology, and the ability to make practical decisions within real-world constraints. Listen to the Episode In this introductory […]
Supply Chain Security: How to Build a Risk-Based Third-Party Risk Management Program
Every vendor relationship introduces risk. In this Hotman Group session, Cheri Hotman explains how organizations can move beyond questionnaires and annual compliance exercises to build a sustainable, risk-based approach to supply chain security and third-party risk management. Watch the Session Cheri walks through third-party risk, fourth-party dependencies, vendor tiering, inherent and residual risk, questionnaires, shared […]
Compliance vs. Security: How to Make Both Work Together to Reduce Risk
Compliance and cybersecurity are often treated like competing priorities: one focused on audits and the other focused on “real” security. In this Hotman Group session, Cheri Hotman explains why that framing is wrong — and how organizations can use compliance, cybersecurity, governance, people, process, and technology together to reduce risk and build a stronger security […]
Multi-Framework Compliance: How to Build One GRC Program for Many Frameworks
Managing multiple compliance frameworks does not require separate programs for each one. Cheri Hotman and Ravi Kant explain how organizations can rationalize overlapping requirements, build a common control environment, reuse evidence, support business growth, and operate one scalable Cyber GRC program.
Security Awareness Training – Ransomware
One Click Is All It Takes A single click on a phishing link. A password change request that didn’t feel quite right. A forgotten remote desktop login. That’s all it takes for ransomware to slip in and start locking down systems—and businesses. Why Ransomware Is Still a Threat Despite increased awareness, ransomware […]
A Practical Approach to Choosing the Right GRC Tool
With countless GRC tools on the market, how do you know which one is the right fit for your organization? The wrong choice can lead to wasted resources and unmet security goals. In this session, we’ll walk through real-world cases, breaking down why specific tools were chosen and how they were successfully implemented. You’ll learn […]
Security Awareness Training – Verizon 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report
In this 15-minute training, the HG team breaks down the most critical findings from Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR)—and what they mean for real-world security programs. We cover the sharp rise in third-party breaches, the growing threat of GenAI misuse, and the continued dominance of ransomware and credential-based attacks. You’ll walk away with […]
Bridging the Gap: Why Cybersecurity Tools Alone Aren’t Enough
Investing in the latest cybersecurity tools doesn’t automatically mean you’re secure. Many leaders feel the initial promise of a new solution—only to realize it’s not delivering the protection they expected. So, what’s missing? In this session, we’ll break down where the responsibility of the tool ends and where your team’s role begins. We’ll uncover why […]
Choosing the Right Cybersecurity Framework: A Practical Guide for Leaders
Speakers: Cheri Hotman and Tanya WadeHosted by: Hotman Group Why Choosing the Right Framework Matters Passing an audit is no longer enough. Many organizations still treat cybersecurity as a one-time project, something to “check off” rather than an integrated, living part of their business operations. During this session, Cheri Hotman and Tanya […]
