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Let's advance your cybersecurity career.

By Chris Foulon.

Welcome to CPF Coaching

Welcome to CPF Coaching, where we help you advance your cybersecurity career.

We offer a range of services, including one-on-one coaching, group coaching, and workshops.

Our goal is to help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in the cybersecurity field.

We understand that the cybersecurity field is constantly evolving, and we are here to help you stay ahead of the curve.

Our coaching services are designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this fast-paced and ever-changing field.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to take your skills to the next level, we have the resources and expertise to help you succeed.

Check out some of the various blogs that Christophe Foulon:

Strategic Tool Consolidation: Combating Security Platform Fatigue

4/7/2025

Taming the Cybersecurity Beast: Why Strategic Tool Consolidation is Key In today's complex cybersecurity landscape, many organizations battle a new enemy: security platform fatigue. The proliferation of numerous security tools, each with its own alerts, dashboards, and licensing, overwhelms security teams and hinders overall effectiveness. With 68% of organizations using more than 11 endpoint management and security tools alone, this security tool sprawl creates significant operational challenges.
Implementing AI for SMB Efficiency: A Tech and Cyber Leaders' Guide

3/20/2025

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often navigate the challenge of enhancing productivity while managing their limited resources. The exciting possibilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation technologies can genuinely help, but it’s essential to be mindful of the risks if they’re not handled thoughtfully. This guide is here to support SMB tech and cybersecurity leaders in exploring how to safely embrace AI, ensuring they can enjoy all the productivity advantages it brings!
Implementing Zero Trust with Microsoft for SMBs

3/14/2025

Executive Summary
AI and Automation: Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges for SMBs

3/8/2025

AI and Automation in Cybersecurity: Balancing Innovation and Risk for SMBs The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation into cybersecurity strategies has emerged as a double-edged sword for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). While these technologies promise unprecedented efficiency in threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management, they also introduce complex risks—from overreliance on automated systems to novel AI-powered attack vectors. For SMBs operating with limited resources, the challenge lies in harnessing AI’s transformative potential while mitigating its pitfalls. This report explores how AI and automation reshape cyber resilience, analyzes their risks, and provides actionable strategies for SMB leaders to adopt these tools responsibly.
Embracing the Importance of Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)

2/8/2025

Embracing the Importance of Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) for SMB Tech, Cyber, and Business Leaders
The Identity and Data Management Challenge for SMBs

1/27/2025
Building Cybersecurity Culture: Engage Employees & Mitigate Risk

1/17/2025
Essential Cybersecurity Policies for SMBs: A Blueprint for Safe Growth

1/10/2025
6 Essential Ransomware Backup Strategies to Protect Your Business

1/7/2025
How to Choose the Right Cybersecurity Consulting Firm for SMBs

1/7/2025
Deploying AI in your workspace

5/8/2024
The Essential Role of File Integrity Monitoring in Fortifying Application Security

1/24/2024
The Human Side of Cybersecurity: Demystifying Application Vulnerability Testing

1/12/2024
A Deep Dive into OWASP and SANS Top 10 Training and Review

12/14/2023
Navigating the Digital Landscape: Secure Coding for Enhanced Application Security

12/7/2023
Navigating Application Security: The Critical Role of Development Standards

12/5/2023
Breaking into Cybersecurity Leadership — Jeffrey Wheatman

11/28/2023
Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape: The Essential Role of Mitigation in Vulnerability…

11/11/2023
Summary of “Beyond the Numbers (Panel): How Audit Committees Are Preparing for the Future”

11/8/2023
Mastering Vulnerabilities: Elevating Business Security with a Priority Focused Approach

11/3/2023
Crafting an Effective Overall Risk Management Plan for SMBs from Scratch
Navigating NIST 800-171 Compliance: A Strategic Guide for SMBs
Combating Security Platform Fatigue: A Strategic Approach to Tool Consolidation
Building a Robust Data Governance Strategy for SMBs
Safely Implementing AI for SMBs

2025-04-15
Implementing Zero Trust Security for Small and Medium Businesses with Microsoft Solutions
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Getting your SMB ready for AI use safely
AI-Powered Gamification: Revolutionizing Cybersecurity Training for SMBs
Proposed 2025 HIPAA Security Rule Changes & SMB Implications
Connecting DHCP Data Sources to Microsoft Sentinel, Querying with KQL, and Creating Custom Dashboards
Getting Started with Microsoft Compliance Manager
The Importance of Data Security Posture Management for SMB Leaders
A Deep Dive into Modernizing SMB Security
Stepping into Zero Trust with a Solid Strategy
Azure Security Best Practices for Small to Medium-Sized Businesses
The Identity and Data Management Challenge for SMBs: Navigating the Digital Landscape
Preparing Your Data Governance Journey for AI
Building Cybersecurity Culture: Engage Employees & Mitigate Risk
Essential Cybersecurity Policies for SMBs: A Blueprint for Protection and Growth

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