Cybersecurity for CEOs
What Every Business Leader Needs to Know
In today's digital world, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue; it's a business survival issue. Cybersecurity for CEOs is a clear, no-jargon guide designed specifically for time-strapped business leaders who can't afford to get lost in the weeds.
Whether you're running a 20-person law firm or a fast-growing SaaS company, this book will show you how to lead on security without becoming a technical expert. You'll learn why small businesses are prime targets, what the most common threats look like, and how to turn cybersecurity from a cost center into a competitive advantage.
Book Details
Publication Date: 2025
Author: Sean P. Conroy
Focus: Small and midsize businesses in finance, healthcare, legal, SaaS, and professional services
Format: Paperback and eBook
Inside and Out: Your Complete Guide
This comprehensive guide transforms complex cybersecurity concepts into actionable business strategies that every CEO can understand and implement.
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What You'll Learn
Inside, you'll find real-world inspired stories, industry stats, and executive-friendly frameworks to help you:
Understand what hackers want and how they get in
Evaluate your company's true cyber risk (it's probably higher than you think)
Ask the right questions of your IT team or MSP
Build a security culture that empowers employees instead of blaming them
Create a smart, sustainable cybersecurity budget
Prepare for worst-case scenarios with an incident response plan you hope you never need
Each chapter ends with a “CEO Action Checklist” so you can take meaningful steps—even if cybersecurity has always felt out of your wheelhouse.
Cybersecurity for CEOs is more than a book. It's your roadmap to peace of mind, operational resilience, and leadership confidence in an increasingly dangerous digital landscape.
Complete Table of Contents
Introduction & Foundation
- Introduction: Why Cybersecurity Is No Longer Optional
- Chapter 1: Why Cybersecurity Is Now a CEO Problem
- Chapter 2: What Hackers Want from Small Businesses
- Chapter 3: The Cost of Doing Nothing
- Chapter 4: The Most Common Cyber Threats for SMBs
People & Process
- Chapter 5: Humans Are the Weakest Link
- Chapter 6: Why Single Sign-On (SSO) Matters More Than You Think
- Chapter 7: Not All MFA Is Created Equal
- Chapter 8: 5 Questions Every CEO Should Ask Their IT Team
Leadership & Strategy
- Chapter 9: Building a Culture of Security
- Chapter 10: Cyber Insurance, Compliance, and Legal Risk
- Chapter 11: Budgeting for Cybersecurity Without Breaking the Bank
- Chapter 12: Creating an Incident Response Plan
Moving Forward
- Chapter 13: The Future of Cyber Risk
- Chapter 14: Your Cybersecurity Roadmap: The First 90 Days
- Final Thoughts: Security Is a Journey, and Leadership Drives It
- About the Author & Resources
Key Insights for Business Leaders
Why This Book Matters
“Cybersecurity used to be a backend issue, something the IT team quietly managed, like printer problems or server maintenance. That world doesn't exist anymore. Today, cybersecurity is a strategic business risk, right alongside finance, legal, and compliance.”
The Reality for SMBs
- • 71% of security breaches target small businesses
- • Average cost: $740,000 per ransomware incident
- • Most attacks succeed due to human error, not tech failure
- • Cyber insurance claims often denied for missing basic controls
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