Risk Assessments: Where to Begin | SecurityMetrics Podcast 70

Risk assessments are critical to implementing good security controls, but many organizations struggle with where to begin. Josh Hyman, Chief Information Security Officer of Black Talon Security, sits down with Host and Principal Security Analyst Jen Stone (MCIS, CISSP, CISA, QSA) to discuss:The importance of risk assessments in generalRisk analysis in the healthcare space How to successfully conduct a risk assessmentHosted by Jen Stone, Principal Security Analyst (MCIS, CISSP, CISA, QSA)[Disclaimer] Before implementing any policies or procedures you hear about on this or any other episodes, make sure to talk to your legal department, IT department, and any other department assisting with your data security and compliance efforts.A note from Jen: We built Practical Cybersecurity because we were tired of the fear-mongering in this industry. Security shouldn't be a secret club.If you're trying to figure out PCI compliance or need a pen test, my team at SecurityMetrics can help you out: https://www.securitymetrics.com/contact/lets-get-you-to-the-right-place But if you just want to learn how to protect yourself for free, start here:  https://academy.securitymetrics.com/