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Post #1 

We nearly lost a core piece of global cybersecurity because funding wasn’t secure. 

And it could still happen again. 

The CVE Program nearly flatlined last week. 

With just hours left on the clock, CISA scraped together enough funding to extend MITRE’s contract by 11 months—barely avoiding a complete breakdown of the system the entire cybersecurity world relies on to track software vulnerabilities. 

It’s not just a U.S. issue either. Every serious threat intel feed, scanner, and patch management tool taps into CVE data. If that pipeline shuts off, we all feel it. 

What’s worse is the uncertainty isn’t over. MITRE warned the board that the contract likely won’t be renewed long-term, prompting the launch of a new nonprofit: the CVE Foundation. 

It’s a necessary shift, but it underscores something bigger. When critical infrastructure depends on one government sponsor, the entire ecosystem is at risk. 

Let’s hope this close call sparks real change and builds a stronger, more resilient future for the security community. 

Post #2 

Real protection requires more than paperwork. 

Here’s how to approach compliance the right way: 

❌ Rely on generic checklists
✅ Build assessments tailored to your environment, industry, and risk profile 

❌ Focus only on passing the audit
✅ Prioritize security outcomes that naturally align with CJIS, HIPAA, or NIST 

❌ Accept reports with no clear path forward
✅ Demand actionable remediation plans tied to your goals and timelines 

❌ Work with disconnected or rotating vendors
✅ Choose consistent experts who understand your systems inside and out 

❌ Patch issues just to stay “compliant”
✅ Invest in long-term improvements that strengthen your overall security posture 

Bottom line: Passing an audit should be the byproduct of a strong program, not the goal. 

→ Curious how your security program really stacks up? Consider booking a consultation. 

Post #3 

How we helped a $19B bank strengthen its IT audit program. (without hiring a single full-time staffer) 

When internal staffing falls short, most organizations delay audits (or worse), cut corners. But UBSI Bankshares took a different route.

As a $19B financial holding company navigating post-crisis regulations, they couldn’t afford missed gaps or compliance failures.

What was UBSI dealing with?
• A shortage of qualified IT auditors and no time to recruit them
• Frequent turnover that disrupted audit momentum
• A growing backlog of mandatory IT audits
• Limited capacity to adapt to evolving compliance requirements
• Increased internal and external pressure to improve risk oversight 

Here’s how we fixed it. 

1. Co-sourced the audit program
↳ We partnered with UBSI to fill staffing gaps immediately without requiring them to expand their internal team. 

2. Transferred knowledge, not dependency
↳ Our experts worked side by side with their team to upskill internal staff and improve audit fluency long-term. 

3. Customized the risk assessment approach
↳ We evaluated their environment and aligned audit priorities with real-world risk and regulatory focus areas. 

4. Refined the IT audit universe
↳ Reviewed all domains, systems, and procedures to make sure their audit coverage matched their current infrastructure. 

5. Delivered streamlined, executive-ready reporting
↳ Provided a clear, actionable memo that broke down each domain and highlighted the next steps for deeper system testing. 

6. Strengthened audit maturity
↳ The engagement didn’t just check boxes. It elevated UBSI’s audit program to handle future demands more confidently. 

The results?
• UBSI closed key audit gaps without increasing headcount
• Delivered a high-impact management report aligned with best practices
• Improved internal audit capabilities through hands-on knowledge transfer
• Positioned the organization for stronger long-term risk oversight 

The takeaway: 

Even with limited staff, UBSI didn’t settle for a quick fix. 

With Securance as their guide, they built a smarter, stronger audit program. 

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