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SUMMARY:Background Check and Compliance: Things You Should Know
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re pursuing or planning to pursue compliance standards like SOC 2\, background checks serve as a key enabler for meeting security controls. In this fireside chat\, Andrew McLeod\, CEO and Co-Founder of Certn and Michael Argast\, Co founder and CEO of Kobalt.io will explore the complexities of conducting thorough background checks while maintaining compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Topics of discussion will include: \n\n\n\n\nLegal requirements and regulatory considerations for background checks\n\n\n\nLeveraging technology and innovation to enhance background check procedures\n\n\n\nAddressing international considerations and data privacy concerns\n\n\n\nBest practices for handling adverse findings and maintaining transparency with candidates\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re an HR professional\, business owner\, or simply interested in the evolving landscape of employment screening\, join us to get actionable strategies for optimizing your background check processes \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacebook\nTwitter\nLinkedIn
URL:https://kobalt.io/event/background-check-and-compliance-things-you-should-know/
CATEGORIES:Cyber Resilience,Cyber Security,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Things You Need To Know About CMMC 2.0
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful fireside chat featuring James Clendenan\, Regional Director\, Canada at Protectli Canada; Arthur Field\, Founder and President of Spindles Turning & Earning Solutions LTD; Tom Cupples\, CMMC Lead/Senior Assessor\, Prescient Security; and Michael Argast\, Co-founder and CEO of Kobalt.io. They will dive into the complexities of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0. This discussion will focus on helping businesses understand the updated standards and how this will impact contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense. The session will also provide practical guidance on the necessary steps to achieve and maintain compliance. Don’t miss this opportunity to ensure your organization is equipped to meet the updated cybersecurity benchmarks and stay competitive in the market. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\n\nCMMC 2.0 standard overview and requirements\n\n\n\nWhat to expect – impact and risk of non-compliance\n\n\n\nGetting ready for your CMMC audit
URL:https://kobalt.io/event/things-you-need-to-know-about-cmmc-2-0/
CATEGORIES:Cyber Resilience,Cyber Security,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Implementing Zero Trust Architecture in a FedRAMP Environment
DESCRIPTION:FedRAMP compliance and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) are critical for cloud service providers (CSPs) working with federal agencies. But how do these frameworks align\, and what are the challenges in implementing Zero Trust while maintaining FedRAMP compliance? \n\n\n\nJoin us as our experts break down:✅ FedRAMP fundamentals and key compliance challenges✅ Zero Trust principles and federal mandates✅ The intersection of FedRAMP & Zero Trust security controls✅ How 3PAOs assess Zero Trust in cloud environments???? Who Should Attend?CSPs\, security & compliance professionals\, government contractors\, and IT leaders looking to understand how to align FedRAMP and Zero Trust strategies.
URL:https://kobalt.io/event/implementing-zero-trust-architecture-in-a-fedramp-environment/
CATEGORIES:Cyber Resilience,Cyber Security,Webinar
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SUMMARY:ISO 27001 Compliance: Building Resilience Through Compliance and Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive in-person event where we dive deeper into the practicalities of achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 compliance. Through the lens of Tech Specialist’s success stories\, we’ll explore the journey to certification\, the role of effective tools that make a difference. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\n\n\n\nA Real-World Success Story: Discover how Tech Specialist achieved ISO 27001 certification\, the challenges they overcame\, and the results they achieved.\n\n\n\nThe Power of Collaboration: Learn how Kobalt.io’s expertise and Vanta streamlined their compliance process.\n\n\n\nBuilding Your Tech Stack: Explore best practices for choosing the right technology to support your compliance and security goals.\n\n\n\nVendor Risk Management: Gain insights into assessing and mitigating risks in your supply chain to align with ISO 27001 standards.\n\n\n\nStrengthening Cybersecurity with Sophos: Understand how Sophos enhances security and compliance efforts with advanced threat protection and risk management solutions.\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re starting your ISO 27001 journey or looking to strengthen your compliance strategy\, this event offers actionable insights and networking opportunities to empower your team.Secure your spot now and take the next step toward building a resilient\, ISO-certified organization.
URL:https://kobalt.io/event/iso-27001-compliance-building-resilience-through-compliance-and-collaboration/
CATEGORIES:Cyber Resilience,Cyber Security,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Risk vs. Reward - Strategies for Business and Everyone Else
DESCRIPTION:Most people see risk as something to eliminate or minimize—but seasoned investors and successful founders know that strategic risk-taking unlocks greater opportunities for growth.In this talk\, Michael Argast\, Co-founder and CEO\, and Bem Imande\, Security Advisor at Kobalt.io\, will discuss how the most successful founders embrace the right risks\, counterintuitively eliminate options\, and create an environment that fosters strategic risk-taking to drive business success. Whether you’re a founder or someone looking to maximize opportunities\, this webinar on risk will provide you with a fresh perspective.
URL:https://kobalt.io/event/risk-vs-reward-strategies-for-business-and-everyone-else/
CATEGORIES:Cyber Resilience,Cyber Security,Webinar
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SUMMARY:The AI-Powered Grinch vs. Your Holiday Break: A Survival Guide for SMBs
DESCRIPTION:Cybercriminals don’t take holidays; they plan around yours. And this year\, the “Grinch” has a new set of tricks. While your organization runs on a skeleton crew during the holiday freeze\, attackers are leveraging AI to launch sophisticated\, automated campaigns designed to slip past distracted teams. \n\n\nBut the risk isn’t just from the outside—it’s also about how your internal teams use AI when guardrails aren’t in place. \n\n\nHow can a limited IT team defend against AI-speed threats and govern internal AI usage while trying to recharge? You don’t need more alerts; you need a better strategy. \n\n\nJoin us on December 16 at 1pm ET / 10am PT for this critical 45-minute session designed for SMB leaders and IT managers. We move beyond the hype to provide actionable advice and security recommendations that allow you to navigate the AI landscape securely—and finally get some peace of mind. \n\n\nAttendees will learn: \n\n\n\nThe New Holiday Threat Landscape: How attackers are using AI to supercharge phishing\, social engineering\, and automated vulnerability scanning during the holiday lull.\n\n\n\n\nSecure AI Adoption: Practical recommendations for helping your employees leverage AI tools without leaking sensitive company data or violating compliance standards.\n\n\n\n\nThe “Skeleton Crew” Playbook: Strategic advice on hardening your defenses before you log off\, ensuring your human-only defense model isn’t the single point of failure.\n\n\n\n\nIdentifying AI Risks: How to spot the subtle signs of AI-generated attacks (like deepfakes and synthetic identity fraud) before they escalate into a business-ending disaster.\n\n\n\nWatch On-Demand
URL:https://kobalt.io/event/the-ai-powered-grinch-vs-your-holiday-break-a-survival-guide-for-smbs/
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CATEGORIES:Cyber Resilience,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Love\, Qubits\, and Algorithms: A Valentine’s Guide to Quantum Security
DESCRIPTION:Searching for that perfect spark\, or just trying to keep your data from being “ghosted” by next-gen threats? Join us on February 10 for a fireside chat that’s more “spooky action at a distance” than “flowers and chocolates.” \nKobalt.io CEO and Co-founder Michael Argast sits down with Electron Networks’ Kyle Loree and Quantum IQ’s Eliott Holtham to discuss the most “entangled” relationship in modern tech: the intersection of Quantum Computing and your business’s security. While fully functional quantum computers might feel like a future romance\, the threat of “Harvest Now\, Decrypt Later” is already a reality. Adversaries are collecting encrypted data today\, waiting for the day Shor’s Algorithm can break the RSA and ECC encryption we currently rely on. \nThis session is designed for SMB leaders who want to stay ahead of the curve without needing a PhD in Physics. We’ll demystify Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)\, explain why legacy encryption is headed for a heartbreak\, and provide a roadmap to ensure your organization’s secrets stay secret. Don’t let your infrastructure get caught in a bad romance—learn how to fall in love with future-proof security. \n3 Key Takeaways for Your Business: \n\nThe Quantum Heartbreak: Why current encryption standards (RSA/ECC) are vulnerable and how “Shor’s Algorithm” could effectively end the honeymoon phase for traditional data security\nCrypto-Agility 101: What Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) actually is and why your business needs to start building “agile” systems that can swap out old algorithms for new\, quantum-resistant ones\nThe 2026 Readiness Roadmap: Actionable\, low-cost steps for SMBs to begin their quantum transition\, from auditing your “Cryptographic Bill of Materials” to asking your SaaS vendors the right questions about their PQC timeline\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://kobalt.io/event/webinar-love-qubits-and-algorithms-a-valentines-guide-to-quantum-security/
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