Building Customer Trust in the Digital Age: Evolution, Importance, and Observations from the Field

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Building Customer Trust in the Digital Age: Evolution, Importance, and Observations from the Field

January 9, 2025

In today’s digital age, customer trust is more crucial than ever. Join us as we explore the evolution of customer trust, highlighting its importance in building strong customer relationships. We’ll delve into how trust became so important and some of the pivotal moments that shaped its current state. Looking ahead, we’ll discuss emerging trends and technologies influencing customer trust, including some very recent developments related to a customer’s ability to meet new regulatory required digital accessibility while still incorporating industry standard security practices. Gain insights into why trust has rapidly become the cornerstone of customer loyalty and business success and hear some methods adopted by an enterprise customer trust program in order to foster and maintain it. Join us while we navigate the complexities of customer trust in an ever-evolving, digital landscape.

CMMC Compliance: Cutting Through the Confusion

CMMC, Compliance, Events, GRC, Top Posts

Cybersecurity leaders want to know, in plain terms, what they need to do when it comes to CMMC to ensure compliance and customer contractual obligations. Join us for a conversation with cybersecurity experts about what’s actually needed to stay on track with CMMC compliance. We’ll dive into the real gaps you may be facing […]

Security Awareness Training – Ransomware

Security Awareness

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 […]

Why Maturity Matters: Overcoming GRC Cognitive Overload with the Maturity Model

Events, GRC, Top Posts

Please join Kayne McGladrey, author of the GRC Maturity Model and Cheri Hotman as they explore the GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) Maturity Model, a powerful tool for organizations to assess and enhance their cybersecurity practices. Achieving maturity in GRC is crucial for navigating complex regulatory landscapes and boosting overall effectiveness. Through self-assessments, organizations can […]

Bridging the Gap: Why Cybersecurity Tools Alone Aren’t Enough

Events

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 […]

The Maturity Gap: Why GRC Programs Plateau (and How to Advance)

Cybersecurity, GRC, Other, Top Posts

Most GRC programs reach a point where they stop growing—mature enough to pass audits, but not resilient enough to lead. In this session, we’ll reveal the key traits of high-maturity programs and what it takes to get there. You’ll learn how to identify your plateau, remove roadblocks, and strategically advance your organization’s governance, risk, and […]

CMMC 101: What you need to know from framework to final rule

CMMC, Compliance, GRC, Top Posts

With a staggering loss of $3.5 billion in intellectual property through its contractors a year, the Department of Defense (DoD) needed a way to shore up cybersecurity in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). From this need, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program was created with an initial release in 2020. The entire purpose […]

Securing AI: Balancing Innovation, Risk, and Reality

Cybersecurity, Other

AI adoption is exploding—but so are the risks. From data exposure and prompt injection to unregulated model training, most organizations are using AI without fully grasping where their data lives or how it’s being secured. In this session, we’ll unpack the real meaning of “securing AI,” exploring how risk, governance, and innovation must coexist. You’ll […]

Choosing the Right Cybersecurity Framework: A Practical Guide for Leaders

Events

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 […]

Internal or External Resources? YES!

GRC

Imagine trusting a neighborhood kid to take care of your dog while on vacation. While they may be capable of completing the task you’ve outlined; they will likely only do exactly as you ask. The dog gets what they need and the job is done. In contrast, imagine trusting an adult neighbor caring for […]

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