Is your SMB truly ready for today's cyber threats? In Episode 106 of Talk To Th3 Doc, Steve Meek is joined by cybersecurity strategist Michael Senkbeil to unpack the must-know compliance checklist for small and mid-sized businesses. Whether you're working toward CMMC, navigating cyber insurance requirements, or just trying to lock down your business, this episode delivers practical, jargon-free guidance that could save your business from disaster. 👉 What You’ll Learn: • Why picking a real compliance framework (like NIST or CIS) is better than DIY patchwork • What cyber insurance won’t protect you from • How to think about cybersecurity like preventive care, not emergency response • The difference between MSP and MSSP — and what your business really needs 📌 Chapters: 00:00 – Intro: Cyber risk reality for SMBs 04:03 – Why compliance matters, even if you’re not regulated 13:46 – Pick a standard, not a shortcut 24:04 – What level of MFA is enough? 30:58 – How compliance creates a competitive edge 41:34 – The truth about cyber insurance 51:39 – Why cybersecurity is like a checkup, not an ER visit 🔐 Quote Moments: “Pick a standard, not shortcuts.” “Insurance isn’t your IT plan.” “IT health is preventive care.” 🧠 Takeaway: Compliance done right can protect your business AND your reputation. 👇 Subscribe for more SMB insights & IT strategy tips! 🔗 https://www.fulcrumgroup.net/talk-to-th3-doc-podcast/ 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and more #Cybersecurity #ComplianceChecklist #SMBsecurity #TalkToTh3Doc #CMMC #CyberInsurance #DFWbusiness #ManagedIT #FulcrumGroup #ITstrategy