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Veteran-Owned Cybersecurity Firm Leader Yan Ross Shares Urgent Lessons for Lawyers and Businesses on Lawline’s Lawyers Who Learn Podcast
[Prescott, AZ] — [August 28, 2025] — Cybersecurity is no longer a back-office IT issue—it’s a boardroom and courtroom priority. In the latest episode of Lawyers Who Learn (Episode #63), Yan Ross, co-owner of Cyber Risk Management Associates LLC and co-author of The vCISO Playbook, joined Lawline’s premier podcast to deliver a clear message: adaptability is survival in both business and cybersecurity.
Ross, a former attorney who reinvented his career into cybersecurity leadership, drew a direct connection between the adaptability required to pivot careers and the adaptability businesses must embrace to defend against today’s cyber threats.
“Not deciding is deciding,” Ross said. “If a business fails to prepare, it has already chosen a plan—a plan for failure.”
Key Cybersecurity Takeaways for Lawyers and Businesses
- SMB vulnerability is real: Of 32 million U.S. small and midsized businesses, at least one-third have suffered damaging cyberattacks in the past five years.
- Human error remains the top threat: Employee training and regular risk audits are the most overlooked defenses.
- The vCISO model is rising: Similar to outside general counsel, a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) provides executive-level cybersecurity strategy without the overhead of a full-time hire.
- AI accelerates risk: Traditional passwords are rapidly becoming obsolete, with biometric and token-based authentication emerging as the future.
Ross also warned that future contracts—especially in government and critical infrastructure supply chains—will demand proof of cyber resilience and evidence of cyber risk insurance. For lawyers advising clients, these requirements represent both legal risk and opportunity.
About Yan Ross
Yan Ross is co-owner of Cyber Risk Management Associates LLC, a veteran-owned firm delivering cybersecurity strategy and vCISO services to small and mid-sized businesses nationwide. He is co-author of The vCISO Playbook, a guide to navigating modern cyber risk, and Editor-in-Chief of Cyber Defense Magazine. His career spans law, identity theft, risk management, and cybersecurity, underscoring his belief that adaptability is the foundation of resilience.
About Cyber Defense Magazine
Cyber Defense Magazine is the premier source of IT security news and insights for information security professionals. With millions of monthly readers worldwide, the publication delivers cutting-edge coverage on cyber threats, defense strategies, and innovation in security technologies. As Editor-in-Chief, Yan Ross helps guide thought leadership for CISOs, legal advisors, and business executives navigating the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape.
About Lawline
Lawline is the nation’s leading provider of online CLE programming, delivering innovative, practical courses designed to keep attorneys ahead of emerging trends and requirements. Through podcasts like Lawyers Who Learn, Lawline spotlights industry leaders who are shaping the future of law, technology, and professional development.
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