NCX Group

NCX Group NCX Group, Inc. is a leading information risk management consulting firm that is 100% focused on data risk management. Be Secure, Be Resilient

NCX Group is committed to helping our customers identify and mitigate the risks inherent in today’s interconnected environments and business processes. NCX realizes that when it comes to helping businesses protect their critical assets, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

Think your data is safe just because you have good IT tools? If someone can walk through your front door unchallenged, y...
06/03/2026

Think your data is safe just because you have good IT tools? If someone can walk through your front door unchallenged, your digital controls don't matter.

Over 25+ years in the industry, we've seen how the human desire for convenience overrides security protocols time and time again. We choose the path of least resistance. But without physical security, your data is never safe.

Small and mid-market businesses are major targets because they are seen as "easy doors." Don't let your business become a statistic because of a simple human trade-off.

Read the article to see why your business might be leaving the alarm off without even knowing it:

If someone walked into your building right now and said they were there to fix something, how long before anyone questioned them? Take a moment with that.

When insurers or stakeholders review your organization, ticking boxes on a basic assessment won't cut it. They expect de...
06/01/2026

When insurers or stakeholders review your organization, ticking boxes on a basic assessment won't cut it. They expect defensible evidence that your cyber risk is actively managed. MyCSO Assurance gives you the continuous visibility and proof needed to satisfy scrutiny without disrupting your operations.

Replace checkboxes with defensible proof today:

NCX Group delivers cyber risk assurance focused on insurability, readiness, and defensible proof for today’s risk environment.

As a CEO, delegating cybersecurity to IT or MSPs might seem like the right move, but without independent validation, it ...
05/29/2026

As a CEO, delegating cybersecurity to IT or MSPs might seem like the right move, but without independent validation, it creates blind spots that can cost your business.

Cyber risk isn’t just a technical issue—it’s a financial and operational one.

In 2026, it’s time to move beyond "comfortable ignorance protected by process" and ensure your risks are independently assessed. Don’t let assumptions become liabilities.

Why Smart CEOs Lose Control of Cyber Risk Without Realizing It Happy New Year. It’s good to be back.

Cyber risk is now a material factor in deal valuations, timing, and post-close outcomes. At NCX Group, we specialize in ...
05/27/2026

Cyber risk is now a material factor in deal valuations, timing, and post-close outcomes. At NCX Group, we specialize in independent cyber risk validation for buyers and sellers.

Our role is to eliminate uncertainty, protect credibility, and keep deals moving. Whether you're preparing for diligence, insurance review, or board scrutiny, we’re here to help.

Learn more about our approach to cyber diligence:

Cyber Risk Due Diligence is essential to accurately valuing deals. Learn how independent validation can clarify your risks.

Vendor cyber risk is a shared responsibility, and assumptions aren't enough when trust, revenue, or compliance are on th...
05/25/2026

Vendor cyber risk is a shared responsibility, and assumptions aren't enough when trust, revenue, or compliance are on the line. MyCSO Vision by NCX Group offers independent, human-led validation to help organizations understand and document vendor risk decisions with confidence. It's not about monitoring—it's about clarity and credibility.

Learn how MyCSO Vision can support your business:

Third-Party Cyber Risk Visibility can transform how your organization manages vendor risks. Learn how MyCSO Vision provides clarity.

Is your university treating cybersecurity as an IT problem? For campus leadership, it is so much more.Higher education o...
05/22/2026

Is your university treating cybersecurity as an IT problem? For campus leadership, it is so much more.

Higher education operates in a unique environment. Open academic networks and shared governance make standard corporate security models ineffective. At the same time, administrators and board members face strict demands to protect sensitive student and research data under FERPA and the GLBA Safeguards Rule.

To protect your academic mission, cyber risk must become a core governance priority. That is where the MyCSO suite comes in. Designed specifically for the academic sector, it bridges the gap between compliance and operational stability by providing:

- Institutional resilience against evolving threats
- Risk continuity during campus leadership transitions
- Specialized oversight tailored for complex campus ecosystems

Learn how to build a defensible, resilient cybersecurity program that aligns with your institutional goals.

Read the full advisory here: https://f.mtr.cool/ntgqqpoloo

How does your board currently handle cyber governance? Let us know below!

NCX Group provides cyber risk advisory services for higher education institutions with nearly two decades of experience supporting colleges and universities.

Did you know that 42% of M&A deals experience value reductions due to cyber risk? Many mid-market companies lack indepen...
05/20/2026

Did you know that 42% of M&A deals experience value reductions due to cyber risk? Many mid-market companies lack independent cybersecurity assessments, leaving buyers exposed to unpriced risks and sellers vulnerable to surprises during negotiations.

This article explores the data and offers practical steps to address these challenges. Read more here:

I am not an M&A guy. I am a cyber risk guy. I have spent 24 years conducting independent cybersecurity assessments for organizations of every size, in every industry. Our…

Did you know you do not need to suffer a data breach to lose millions in your company's valuation? You only need a lack ...
05/18/2026

Did you know you do not need to suffer a data breach to lose millions in your company's valuation? You only need a lack of evidence.

Cyber risk has quietly shifted from a technical IT headache to a core financial metric. When it comes time for growth, investment, or an eventual exit, buyers look closely at your security posture.

Here is what happens when your security is unclear:
- Buyers treat a lack of documentation as a massive liability.
- Investors use uncertainty as leverage to drive down your purchase price.
- You are forced to accept worse terms to offset their perceived risk.

Cybersecurity is no longer just an operational task. It is one of the main ways the market decides what your business is worth. Proof protects value, while assumptions destroy it.

Listen to our Bite Size Security podcast episode to learn how to protect the value you have worked so hard to build: https://f.mtr.cool/ggommrjnwc

Please share this episode with another business owner you care about. You might save them from an expensive mistake!

Episode SummaryCyber risk has quietly moved from a technical concern to a financial metric that directly affects business valuation. In this episode, Mike Fitzpatrick explains why buyers, insurers, and regulators…

Your IT budget cannot save you from the blind spots that cost businesses millions.Cyber risk is not an IT checkbox. It i...
05/15/2026

Your IT budget cannot save you from the blind spots that cost businesses millions.

Cyber risk is not an IT checkbox. It is a fundamental business strategy. If you treat cybersecurity merely as a technical problem, you leave your balance sheet completely exposed.

Most CEOs feel secure until they get blindsided. A firewall means nothing when threats bypass your network entirely. We see three massive vulnerabilities constantly destroying good quarters:

- Deepfakes tricking your team into wiring funds
- Ransomware shutting down your daily operations for weeks
- Vendors unknowingly opening the door for attackers to access your systems

These events are not just IT alerts. They are operational crises that wipe out revenue and threaten your business survival.

Stop waiting for an incident to force your hand. In the episode of Bite Size Security, we break down these hidden risks and share practical moves you can make before quarter-end to reduce your exposure. You do not need to turn your company into Fort Knox overnight, but you do need to take action.

Listen to the full breakdown here:

Most CEOs feel confident about their cybersecurity—until they get blindsided by risks no firewall can stop. In this episode of Bite Size Security, Mike Fitzpatrick breaks down the hidden vulnerabilities…

The ultimate measure of your cybersecurity readiness is the 2 AM test. If your systems go down in the middle of the nigh...
05/13/2026

The ultimate measure of your cybersecurity readiness is the 2 AM test. If your systems go down in the middle of the night, do you actually trust your incident response plan to work?

If you hesitate, you are already behind. Most incident response plans do not fail during an attack. They fail in preparation because they sit on a shelf, completely untested.

Too many plans read like software manuals instead of playbooks for people. Tools do not make decisions during a crisis. Your team does. Regular testing is the only way to ensure your staff knows how to respond under intense pressure. The numbers back this up—companies that regularly test their incident response plans save roughly $1.5 million per breach compared to those that never practice.

When a breach happens, you are not just managing technical alerts. You are fighting for business survival, trying to prevent massive operational downtime and severe hits to your valuation.

Stop hoping an unread document will save your operations. Read my full breakdown on why incident response plans fail and what you need to do instead:

If you want to know if a company is truly ready for a cyber incident, don't ask for the incident response plan. Ask a more direct question.

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