There’s a cybersecurity myth that just won’t leave orbit “That’s IT’s job.”

But here’s the cosmic truth—cybersecurity isn’t just an IT problem. It’s a business problem. And the most critical component of solving it isn’t fancy software, a checklist, or a really strong password. It’s accountability.

Without it, all the firewalls, policies filed away in a folder, and fancy software in the world won’t save you from one distracted click, or one “Whoops, I thought that invoice looked legit” moment.

 Write Someone’s Name Next to It

You want to know the real first step to building a cybersecurity program? Write someone’s name next to it.

It doesn’t have to be a cybersecurity expert. It just needs to be someone who will:

• Coordinate the effort
• Keep things moving
• Ask questions
• Rally people
• Follow through

You need an intergalactic cyber cat-herder with a clipboard and some guts. The rest can be learned, hired, or outsourced.

Want a Culture of Security? Lead Like It.

A true Culture of Security isn’t built on fear. It’s built on clarity, ownership, and follow-through in a “cybersecurity is a leadership priority and a team expectation” kind of way.

• It means roles and responsibilities are defined.
• It means policies are real, not PDF shelf art.
• It means people understand the why, not just the what.

Cybersecurity accountability drives behavior. Behavior builds culture. Culture creates resilience.

 “IT Ain’t Got This.” And That’s OK.

IT teams are critical. They’re overworked. And they are not cybersecurity experts. Expecting them to carry the full weight of cyber risk is a losing game.

Cybersecurity is only about 20% IT. The other 80% is about people, processes, and priorities. And that requires leadership-level accountability.

Even With OrbitalFire, You’re Still the Pilot

OrbitalFire brings the expertise, tools, and real-time monitoring needed to secure your operations and reduce risk. We recommend and help you execute a cybersecurity strategy that prioritizes the right things in the right order, all tailored to protect your business mission. 

And if a cyber event occurs, you’ll be in a stronger, more defensible position—with OrbitalFire by your side to help meet regulatory and cyber insurance requirements.

But let’s be crystal clear:

If there’s a breach, regulators are going to call you.
If you lose customer data, they’re blaming you.
If you skip the policies, ignore the risk assessments, and never talk to your team about phishing?
That’s on you too.

We’re the cybersecurity experts and we are here to support you every step of the way.
You’re the business owner.
A strong cybersecurity strategy works when both of us show up.

So, start by writing a name next to it. Put it on a slide. Add it to the org chart. Make it real.

For more tips on creating accountability, watch our recent webinar Beyond Awareness: Advanced Tips for Securing Your Humans.

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