Cybersecurity Guides & Insights

Educational resources from Ridgepoint Technologies — plain-English guides on compliance, security leadership, AI readiness, and protecting your business.

Compliance

What Is Ohio House Bill 96 (HB96)?

A plain-English guide to Ohio's cybersecurity law for political subdivisions — who it affects, what it requires, and the deadlines you need to know.

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Compliance

HB96 Compliance Checklist for Ohio Government Entities

A step-by-step checklist to help Ohio municipalities, townships, school districts, and libraries meet their HB96 obligations before the deadline.

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Leadership

What Is a Virtual CISO (vCISO)?

How fractional security leadership works, what a vCISO actually does day-to-day, and why it's becoming the go-to model for businesses without a full-time security executive.

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Leadership

7 Signs Your Business Needs a Virtual CISO

Not every business needs a full-time CISO — but most need security leadership. Here are the warning signs that it's time to bring one in.

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Incident Response

What Happens During a Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise?

A behind-the-scenes look at how tabletop exercises work, what your team will experience, and why running one could prevent a real-world disaster.

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Advisory

How to Choose a Cybersecurity Vendor

The questions to ask, red flags to watch for, and evaluation criteria that separate real cybersecurity partners from vendors just chasing a sale.

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Getting Started

Cybersecurity for Small Business in Ohio: Where to Start

A practical starting guide for Ohio small businesses that know they need better cybersecurity but aren't sure what to do first.

Related: Security Assessments

AI & Security

AI Security Risks Every Business Should Understand

As AI tools flood the workplace, new security risks come with them. Here's what business leaders need to know about protecting their organization in the age of AI.

Related: AI Readiness

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