Cybersecurity for CEOs: What every business leader needs to know

by Sean P Conroy

Overview

A no-jargon cybersecurity guide for business leaders. Learn why small businesses are prime targets, how to reduce risk, and what to ask your IT team. Real-world inspired stories and CEO checklists turn cybersecurity into a strategic advantage.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798999243102
Publisher:	Inventive HQ LLC
Publication date:	07/08/2025
Pages:	154
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.36(d)

About the Author

Sean Conroy is a seasoned technology leader, virtual Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and founder of Inventive HQ. This cybersecurity and cloud consulting firm helps small and mid-sized businesses stay secure, resilient, and audit-ready, without the complexity of enterprise solutions.With over 20 years of experience across various industries, including finance, healthcare, legal, and Transportation, Sean has led IT and security programs at high-growth startups, public companies, and mission-critical service providers. He's advised CEOs, board members, and operational teams on everything from ransomware recovery to building practical, budget-conscious security programs that work.Before launching Inventive HQ, Sean served as the technology leader at multiple firms, where he built out infrastructure, led security audits, and helped leadership teams align technology decisions with business goals. He's also been on the other side of the table, helping teams rebuild after breaches, audit failures, and compliance gaps that were overlooked until it was too late.Today, Sean helps organizations: * Understand and reduce their cybersecurity risk* Build security roadmaps they can follow.* Navigate vendor noise, insurance confusion, and regulatory complexity.* Prepare for tomorrow's threats without losing focus on today's business.He believes that security should be led from the top, made simple for everyone, and measured by business impact, not just technical checklists.Sean lives in California with his family and is a frequent speaker, writer, and consultant on cybersecurity for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs)