{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Ron Steen","home_page_url":"https://ronsteenit.com","description":"Ron Steen","author":{"name":"Ron Steen"},"items":[{"id":"https://ronsteenit.com/leadership-perspectives/f/why-nist-800-53-still-matters","html_content":"<p>When businesses discuss cybersecurity, the focus is usually on tools. However, the true foundation lies in identifying the areas that require protection and ensuring the appropriate safeguards are in place.\n\nThat’s where...</p>","url":"https://ronsteenit.com/leadership-perspectives/f/why-nist-800-53-still-matters","title":"Why NIST 800-53 Still Matters","summary":"When businesses discuss cybersecurity, the focus is usually on tools. 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And all it takes is one mistake.</p>","url":"https://ronsteenit.com/leadership-perspectives/f/what%E2%80%99s-at-risk-when-you-click","title":"What’s at Risk When You Click?","summary":"Phishing isn’t just annoying — it’s dangerous. These emails and texts are designed to trick you into clicking a link or downloading something harmful. 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partnership between IT and the business that makes the difference.</p>","url":"https://ronsteenit.com/leadership-perspectives/f/5-tips-for-building-a-strong-it-and-business-partnership","title":"5 Tips for Building a Strong IT and Business Partnership","summary":"Technology doesn’t create business value by itself — it’s the partnership between IT and the business that makes the difference.","date_modified":"2025-08-04T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ronsteenit.com/leadership-perspectives/f/why-regular-security-assessments-are-a-leadership-responsibility","html_content":"<p>In cybersecurity, what you don’t know can hurt you.</p>","url":"https://ronsteenit.com/leadership-perspectives/f/why-regular-security-assessments-are-a-leadership-responsibility","title":"Why Regular Security Assessments Are a Leadership Responsibility","summary":"In cybersecurity, what you don’t know can hurt 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To earn trust across the organization. To help people see IT as a partner, not a hu...</p>","url":"https://ronsteenit.com/leadership-perspectives/f/it%E2%80%99s-about-influence-not-just-infrastructure","title":"It’s About Influence, Not Just Infrastructure","summary":"When I think about what makes an effective IT leader, it’s not just the technical chops — it’s the ability to influence without forcing. To earn trust across the organization. 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Acronyms like NIST, COBIT, ISO, and CMMC don’t exactly sound exciting on the surface.</p>","url":"https://ronsteenit.com/leadership-perspectives/f/the-tools-are-only-as-good-as-the-people-using-them","title":"The Tools Are Only as Good as the People Using Them","summary":"When people hear \"framework\" or \"compliance,\" their eyes often glaze over — and I get it. 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Today’s attackers use texts, phone calls, and even social media to try and steal your information — and they’re getting better at making those messages look legitimate.</p>","url":"https://ronsteenit.com/leadership-perspectives/f/don%E2%80%99t-take-the-bait-avoid-phone-phishing-scams","title":"Don’t Take the Bait: Avoid Phone Phishing Scams","summary":"Phishing scams have gone far beyond email. Today’s attackers use texts, phone calls, and even social media to try and steal your information — and they’re getting better at making those messages look legitimate.","date_modified":"2025-05-19T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ronsteenit.com/leadership-perspectives/f/why-risk-management-is-at-the-heart-of-it-leadership","html_content":"<p>In IT — just like in life — risk is everywhere.\nIt’s not about eliminating risk completely. It’s about recognizing it, understanding it, and managing it wisely.</p>","url":"https://ronsteenit.com/leadership-perspectives/f/why-risk-management-is-at-the-heart-of-it-leadership","title":"Why Risk Management Is at the Heart of IT Leadership","summary":"In IT — just like in life — risk is everywhere.\nIt’s not about eliminating risk completely. It’s about recognizing it, understanding it, and managing it wisely.","date_modified":"2025-05-15T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ronsteenit.com/leadership-perspectives/f/cybersecurity-more-than-it%E2%80%94it%E2%80%99s-business-protection","html_content":"<p>As threats continue to evolve, companies need to treat cybersecurity as a core part of their strategy, not an afterthought.</p>","url":"https://ronsteenit.com/leadership-perspectives/f/cybersecurity-more-than-it%E2%80%94it%E2%80%99s-business-protection","title":"Cybersecurity: More Than IT—It’s Business Protection","summary":"As threats continue to evolve, companies need to treat cybersecurity as a core part of their strategy, not an afterthought.","date_modified":"2025-05-14T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ronsteenit.com/leadership-perspectives/f/the-real-roi-is-in-the-relationship","html_content":"<p>One of the most frustrating things in IT is watching technology get treated like a cost center, something necessary but not strategic. Something you bring in after the decisions have already been made.</p>","url":"https://ronsteenit.com/leadership-perspectives/f/the-real-roi-is-in-the-relationship","title":"The Real ROI Is in the Relationship","summary":"One of the most frustrating things in IT is watching technology get treated like a cost center, something necessary but not strategic. Something you bring in after the decisions have already been made.","date_modified":"2025-05-12T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ronsteenit.com/leadership-perspectives/f/bridging-the-gap-aligning-it-with-business-strategy","html_content":"<p>Technology shouldn’t just support your business — it should help drive it forward. 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It’s a mindset — and in today’s world, it needs to be woven into every decision a business makes.</p>","url":"https://ronsteenit.com/leadership-perspectives/f/leading-with-a-security-first-mindset","title":"Leading with a Security-First Mindset","summary":"Cybersecurity isn’t just a department. It’s not a tool, a firewall, or a checklist. It’s a mindset — and in today’s world, it needs to be woven into every decision a business makes.","date_modified":"2025-05-05T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ronsteenit.com/leadership-perspectives/f/why-change-management-is-critical-for-it-success","html_content":"<p>In today’s fast-moving business world, IT departments face constant change — system upgrades, new technologies, cybersecurity updates, cloud migrations, and more. But without a structured approach to managing change, eve...</p>","url":"https://ronsteenit.com/leadership-perspectives/f/why-change-management-is-critical-for-it-success","title":"Why Change Management Is Critical for IT Success","summary":"In today’s fast-moving business world, IT departments face constant change — system upgrades, new technologies, cybersecurity updates, cloud migrations, and more. 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