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Getting Leadership Buy-In for Cybersecurity Frameworks | Real Talk Cyber Podcast #1

Welcome to the very first episode of the Real Talk Cyber Podcast, powered by Secure-Centric — where we cut through the noise and have honest conversations about cybersecurity, compliance, and IT leadership. In this episode, hosts Jake Celler (CEO of Secure-Centric), Desmond Thompson (Security Leader), and Joe Waide (Cybersecurity Consultant) discuss: Why cybersecurity is more critical than ever for businesses of all sizes. How compliance frameworks like CMMC, ISO, HIPAA, and FTC Safeguards are shaping IT priorities. The challenges IT leaders face in selling cybersecurity to the C-Suite. Building a strong security culture — top-down vs. bottom-up approaches. Practical ways security leaders can align IT strategy with business goals. Subscribe for more episodes on cybersecurity, compliance, leadership, and real talk from practitioners in the field. Follow Secure-Centric on LinkedIn & stay connected for future episodes: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/secure-centric/ Website: www.secure-centric.com #Cybersecurity #Compliance #CMMC #SecureCentric Timestamps: 00:55 – Why we need real talk in cybersecurity & compliance 02:54 – Compliance driving cybersecurity agendas (CMMC, ISO) 04:06 – Selling cybersecurity to leadership 05:42 – Risk, compliance & business impact 08:00 – Why CISOs struggle to influence CEOs & boards 09:33 – Dollars vs. protection: the CEO’s perspective 12:38 – Building a security culture: bottom-up vs. top-down 17:47 – CEO buy-in as the key to security culture 33:13 – Cybersecurity in SMBs & FTC Safeguards Rule 39:06 – Reactive vs. proactive security in SMBs Secure-Centric is your trusted CMMC partner—helping Defense Industrial Base companies simplify compliance, strengthen cybersecurity, and stay audit-ready with real-world expertise.