Aug 21, 2025
Cybersecurity & Compliance w/ Paige Hanson of Secure Labs
- AZ TRT S06 EP15 (277) 8-17-2025
What We Learned This Week:
- A cybersecurity breach can cost more than just data—it can damage infrastructure and destroy client confidence.
- Even smaller companies (50–100 employees) need structured safeguards, compliance, and often outside MSSPs to stay secure.
- Secure Labs provides a roadmap for companies to meet regulatory standards like HIPAA, ISO 27001, and SOC 2, helping them win bigger clients.
- AI-driven threats like voice cloning and deepfakes make personal and business digital security more important than ever.
- Compliance isn’t cheap—outside audits can run $5,000–$50,000 annually, while Big Four audits may exceed $100,000.
Guest: Paige Hanson, Co-Founder of Secure Labs
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hello-paige-hanson
Founder of SecureLabs | Helping businesses meet their security compliance standards | Fractional GRC | 🎤 Keynote, Moderator & Speaker | Identity Theft & Cyber Safety Expert | Volunteer | Wife + Mama
Speaker Info: https://speakerhub.com/speaker/paige-hanson
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PaigeonCyber
Secure Labs Website: https://securelabs.ai/
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Podcast Notes:
Segment 1: The Reality of Cybersecurity Risks
- What’s at stake in a breach?
- Data loss
- Infrastructure damage
- Loss of client confidence
- Common Cyber Terms: hack, breach, ransomware.
- Compliance & Budgeting:
- Every company must include cybersecurity and compliance in their budget.
- Company Example (50–100 employees):
- Usually 1 internal cybersecurity employee (legal + security).
- Outsource parts of the process to MSSPs (Managed Security Service Providers).
- Use SaaS tools to defend/alert against threats.
- Cyber risk insurance often included.
- Safeguards & Processes:
- Passwords, mobile device policies, website usage, software downloads.
- Security parameters for access and usage within the company.
- Company-issued laptops/phones are common, but personal device use may create security risks.
- Oversight:
- Department manager responsible for implementation, oversight, and quality control.
Segment 2: Secure Labs & Paige’s Journey
- About Secure Labs:
- Provides an app/platform for companies to outsource cybersecurity.
- Offers compliance, oversight, and process validation.
- About Paige (Founder Bio):
- Accidentally entered the cybersecurity industry.
- 17 years at LifeLock, building ID theft programs for law enforcement.
- Co-founded Secure Labs with two partners.
- Runs a remote global team.
- Common Client Question: “Where do I start?”
- Frameworks & Compliance:
- NIST Protocols: Best practices baseline for cybersecurity.
- GRC Platform (Secure Labs): Handles regulated industries (HIPAA, ISO 27001).
- SOC 2 Reports: Validation for security compliance.
- Why It Matters:
- Businesses must prove strong cyber/data protocols to win bigger clients.
- Medium/large companies demand strict security from partners.
- Interconnected SaaS & cloud systems increase risk.
- Validation & Auditing:
- Small companies seeking larger clients often need validation.
- Outside auditors review processes for compliance & insurance.
- Secure Labs provides both the platform and the roadmap for this.
Segment 3: Budgets, Tips, and Best Practices
- Key Practices:
- GBLA compliance (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act).
- Onboarding & offboarding client data securely.
- Regular security team meetings (quarterly).
- Ongoing record upkeep and compliance tracking.
- Social Media Risks:
- What info are you sharing?
- Photos, posts, public/private profile settings.
- Timing of posts – avoid real-time “check-ins.”
- Businesses also need to monitor their public digital profile.
- AI Threats:
- Voice cloning & deepfakes possible with as little as 10 seconds of audio.
- Reinforces importance of strict security protocols.
- Ongoing Monitoring:
- Secure Labs sends periodic alerts on major breaches (e.g., AWS, Microsoft, Amazon).
- Budgets & Costs:
- Outside auditors: $5,000 – $50,000/year.
- Big Four audits: $100,000+.
- Compliance budgeting is critical for long-term protection.
- Where to Learn More:
- Website: securelab.ai
- LinkedIn: Paige’s profile
- YouTube: Paige on Cyber
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