Beyond Cybersecurity Compliance: Building Stronger Security Frameworks & Protecting Business Trust with Lori Crooks
How can organizations protect sensitive information, meet complex regulatory requirements, and build a security culture that goes beyond simply passing an audit?
In this episode, we sit down with Lori Crooks, Founder and CEO of Cadra, Inc., to explore information security, risk management, regulatory compliance, and the importance of building strong security frameworks for modern businesses.
With extensive experience in information security assessments, policy development, and security management, Lori helps organizations understand their security requirements and strengthen the controls needed to protect their systems and information.
Before founding Cadra, Lori worked as a consultant, leading security teams responsible for compliance audits across major frameworks and standards, including NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA, PCI, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and SOC. Her experience includes conducting security assessments, identifying compliance gaps, developing policies and procedures, and helping businesses establish effective security programs.
We explore why information security should be treated as an ongoing business priority rather than a box to tick during an audit. Lori's work highlights the importance of understanding security controls, identifying vulnerabilities, managing risks, and creating practical frameworks that organizations can maintain as their operations evolve.
The conversation also looks at the role of employee awareness and third-party accountability in protecting an organization. From developing comprehensive information security training programs to managing customer and external audits, we discuss how businesses can build a stronger security culture and approach compliance with greater confidence.
Whether you're a business owner, technology professional, cybersecurity enthusiast, or organizational leader responsible for protecting sensitive information, this episode offers valuable insights into making security a practical part of business operations.
Strong security isn't just about meeting standards. It's about building the knowledge, processes, and accountability that help protect an organization every day.
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