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Every strong cybersecurity program has one thing in common: Someone owns it. When cybersecurity is “everyone’s responsibility,” it quickly becomes no one’s responsibility. That’s why designating cybersecurity champions—your ITSP Committee—is a game changer. These are the people who: Keep the program aligned with the business Ensure risks are understood, not guessed Track policies, training, and third-party risk Help leadership make informed decisions Protect the organization’

Here’s the surprising part: You don’t need a room full of experts to build a strong cybersecurity oversight team. What you do  need is: Clarity of purpose  – Everyone understands the mission and why cybersecurity matters. The right mix of people  – Strategic thinkers, not just technical ones. A recurring meeting schedule – Monthly at minimum; bi-weekly is even better. An organized structure  – Agendas, minutes, documented decisions… all of it. When these elements come togeth

Most SMBs don’t struggle because they lack tools—they struggle because there’s no team responsible for making those tools meaningful. Enter the Information Technology Security Program (ITSP) Committee . This small but mighty group of cybersecurity champions provides direction, structure, and accountability. In our framework, we use the acronym S.E.C.U.R.E.  to define the six essential roles every oversight team needs: Security Steward  – The leader who drives the vision. Enga

For many SMBs, cybersecurity still gets handed off like a hot potato: “Yeah… IT will handle that.” “Didn’t we buy a tool for this?” “Let’s get the tech person to look into it.” But here’s the truth: Cybersecurity is now a leadership responsibility , not an IT chore. When no one at the leadership level is actively steering security decisions, the organization inevitably ends up in “reaction mode” instead of “prevention mode.” Tools get bought. Policies get drafted. Training mi