Artificial intelligence is evolving faster than most organizations can operationally absorb. We’ve automated analysis, accelerated response, and even delegated decisions to machines — but our people, processes, and governance are still running at human speed.

This week on The CyberCall, I’m joined by Sounil Yu, creator of the Cyber Defense Matrix and one of the most forward-thinking minds in cybersecurity, to unpack “The Human Lag: Why AI Outpaces Operational Readiness.”

We’ll explore what happens when innovation outruns process, where humans still matter most, and how security leaders can close the readiness gap before the next disruption hits.

This week on The CyberCall, we’re turning up the heat on deepfakes & disinformation—why they’re no longer sci-fi, and how they’re already targeting MSPs and the Defense Industrial Base.

I’m joined by Sandy Kronenberg (Netarx) and Scott Edwards (Summit 7) to unpack:
• Real attack chains: voice clones, lip-sync, synthetic exec approvals
• The “liar’s dividend” & reputational warfare
• What actually works: identity verification, playbooks, and awareness training
• Fast wins MSPs can roll out this quarter

Today we’re talking about something that may sound government-heavy but is actually critical for MSPs and the SMBs they serve: the new NIST Small Business Primer for SP 800-171 Rev. 3.

At its core, this guide is about protecting Controlled Unclassified Information, or CUI. And while that might sound like it only applies to defense contractors, the reality is that CUI requirements increasingly touch SMBs through contracts, regulations, and supply chains.

What’s powerful here is that NIST designed this Primer specifically for smaller organizations. It takes complex requirements and translates them into practical, plain-language steps that leaders without full-time security staff can actually act on.

Special guest: Daniel Eliot