// VAUGHN CYBER GROUP / / RESOURCES
Free Cybersecurity Resources
Practical security tools and guides. No fluff. No vendor pitches. Just what you actually need.
// 01 / FREE DOWNLOADS
Free Downloads
Startup Security Kit
Everything early-stage founders need to get security right from the start.
- + Security checklist for startups
- + "Oh Sh!t" incident response playbook
- + Incident response plan template
- + Security basics that actually matter
Community Bank Security Kit
FFIEC-aligned security guidance sized for community banks.
- + CIS Controls scorecard
- + MSP oversight checklist
- + Examiner readiness guide
- + Risk assessment framework
// 02 / GUIDES
Security Resources
SOC 2 Compliance for Startups: Complete Guide
Costs, timeline, requirements, and what you actually need. No vendor upsells.
→ read the guideHow to Respond to Security Questionnaires
Step-by-step playbook for responding to customer security assessments without losing the deal.
→ read the guideDo You Need a Virtual CISO? How to Tell
When it makes sense to hire security leadership, your options, and what to expect.
→ read the guideSecurity Theater vs. Real Security
How to tell if that shiny new tool actually reduces risk or just looks impressive.
→ read the guideWhen Everything Is Critical, Nothing Is Critical
How to prioritize when you have 10,000 vulnerabilities and limited resources.
→ read the guideCommunity Bank Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
Practical security for community banks. No enterprise bloat.
→ read the guide// 03 / MORE WRITING
More Insights
Practical cybersecurity advice without the fear-mongering. Real security, no theater.
// 04 / NEED MORE HELP
Need More Help?
Compliance Consulting
SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001. Pass audits without the nightmare.
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