The Art of Cybersecurity: Real-World Risk & Compliance Strategies podcast

The Art of Cybersecurity: Real-World Risk & Compliance Strategies

Cybersecurity is as much art as it is science or technology. It must be creatively designed, right-sized, implemented, and sustained—all within stealthy constraints: finite time, budget, resources. Meanwhile, customers demand this framework, that standard, and yet another security questionnaire. It’s a lot to juggle—balancing security that genuinely protects people and data with the theater that often slips into meaningless checkbox exercises. On this podcast, expect sharp, unfiltered conversations about the realities of cyber and what it truly takes to do it right—and make it actually matter.

Cybersecurity is as much art as it is science or technology. It must be creatively designed, right-sized, implemented, and sustained—all within stealthy constraints: finite time, budget, resources. Meanwhile, customers demand this framework, that standard, and yet another security questionnaire. It’s a lot to juggle—balancing security that genuinely protects people and data with the theater that often slips into meaningless checkbox exercises. On this podcast, expect sharp, unfiltered conversations about the realities of cyber and what it truly takes to do it right—and make it actually matter.

 

#26

Inside CMMC: The Real Challenges, the Real Stakes, and the Real Work

In this episode, Cheri Hotman sits down with CMMC expert and strategist Linda Rust for a d... more

11 Dec 2025

49 MINS

49:09

11 Dec 2025


#25

Beyond the Checklist CMMC with Integrity

In this episode, Cheri Hotman unpacks the real story behind CMMC—and why it’s far more tha... more

24 Sep 2025

36 MINS

36:37

24 Sep 2025


#24

CMMC Demystified Scoping Compliance and Avoiding Costly Mistakes

In this episode, Cheri Hotman and Paula Biggs break down the realities of CMMC compliance,... more

29 Aug 2025

43 MINS

43:44

29 Aug 2025


#23

Beyond the Audit: Making Continuous Compliance Work

Cheri Hotman and Tanya Wade cut through the checkbox mentality of audits to show why real ... more

29 Aug 2025

23 MINS

23:29

29 Aug 2025


#22

Episode 0: Why Cybersecurity Is as Much Art as Science

In this kickoff episode of The Art of Cybersecurity, host Cheri Hotman shares why this pod... more

20 Aug 2025

21 MINS

21:40

20 Aug 2025


#21

5 Tactics to Protect the Cloud Pt. 2

Take these 5 tactics given by Cheri Hotman to help better protect the cloud.

19 Jul 2022

07 MINS

07:39

19 Jul 2022


#20

5 Tactics to Protect the Cloud Pt. 1

Take these 5 tactics given by Cheri Hotman to help better protect the cloud.

18 Jul 2022

08 MINS

08:24

18 Jul 2022


#19

Cybersecurity is a Problem of People

Cybersecurity is a Problem of People ➜ Hit the LIKE button ➜ SHARE the video with someone ... more

05 May 2022

10 MINS

10:59

05 May 2022


#18

Pen Test to Remove Security Blindness

Pen Test to Remove Security Blindness ➜ Hit the LIKE button ➜ SHARE the video with someone... more

05 May 2022

08 MINS

08:31

05 May 2022


#17

SaaS Tools Cover My Security, Right?

SaaS Tools Cover My Security, Right? ➜ Hit the LIKE button ➜ SHARE the video with someone ... more

05 May 2022

07 MINS

07:58

05 May 2022


#16

Even Policies Are Not Set-It-And-Forget-It

Even Policies Are Not Set-It-And-Forget-It ➜ Hit the LIKE button ➜ SHARE the video with so... more

05 May 2022

05 MINS

05:53

05 May 2022


#15

Don't Solve for the Wrong Problem

Don't Solve for the Wrong Problem ➜ Hit the LIKE button ➜ SHARE the video with someone who... more

05 May 2022

09 MINS

09:04

05 May 2022


#14

Cybersecurity Does Not Equal Cool Tools

Cybersecurity Does Not Equal Cool Tools ➜ Hit the LIKE button ➜ SHARE the video with someo... more

05 May 2022

08 MINS

08:52

05 May 2022


#13

CEO's, Watch Your Assets

CEO's, Watch Your Assets ➜ Hit the LIKE button ➜ SHARE the video with someone who might ne... more

05 May 2022

05 MINS

05:19

05 May 2022


#12

How to Respond to Security Questionnaires?

How to Respond to Security Questionnaires? ➜ Hit the LIKE button ➜ SHARE the video with so... more

05 May 2022

06 MINS

06:06

05 May 2022


#11

Why Can't I Just Download Policy?

Why Can't I Just Download Policy? ➜ Hit the LIKE button ➜ SHARE the video with someone who... more

05 May 2022

05 MINS

05:51

05 May 2022


#10

Got Asked for It, But Don't Have SOC 2?

Got Asked for It, But Don't Have SOC 2? ➜ Hit the LIKE button ➜ SHARE the video with someo... more

05 May 2022

06 MINS

06:50

05 May 2022


#9

Minimal Security You Need for Cyber War

Minimal Security You Need for Cyber War ➜ Hit the LIKE button ➜ SHARE the video with someo... more

05 May 2022

09 MINS

09:56

05 May 2022


#8

5 Questions CEOs Should Ask on Cybersecurity

5 Questions CEOs Should Ask on Cybersecurity ➜ Hit the LIKE button ➜ SHARE the video with ... more

05 May 2022

12 MINS

12:34

05 May 2022


#7

The Longer the Better Password

The Longer the Better Password ➜ Hit the LIKE button ➜ SHARE the video with someone who mi... more

05 May 2022

09 MINS

09:42

05 May 2022


#6

Don't be Overwhelmed (on Security), Start Here

Don't be Overwhelmed (on Security), Start Here ➜ Hit the LIKE button ➜ SHARE the video wit... more

05 May 2022

10 MINS

10:26

05 May 2022


#5

Does Your Business Need a VPN?

Does Your Business Need a VPN? ➜ Hit the LIKE button ➜ SHARE the video with someone who mi... more

05 May 2022

09 MINS

09:38

05 May 2022


#4

How Much Is the Cost of a SOC 2?

How Much Is the Cost of a SOC 2? ➜ Hit the LIKE button ➜ SHARE the video with someone who ... more

05 May 2022

06 MINS

06:05

05 May 2022


#3

Get Your SOC 2 "Fast" & "Easy"?

Get Your SOC 2 "Fast" & "Easy"? ➜ Hit the LIKE button ➜ SHARE the video with someone who m... more

05 May 2022

07 MINS

07:18

05 May 2022


#2

What Does War Mean to Business Security?

What Does War Mean to Business Security? ➜ Hit the LIKE button ➜ SHARE the video with some... more

05 May 2022

10 MINS

10:32

05 May 2022


#1

What We Learn from Tesla Hack?

What We Learn from Tesla Hack? ➜ Hit the LIKE button ➜ SHARE the video with someone who mi... more

19 Apr 2022

07 MINS

07:13

19 Apr 2022