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Bob Shannon
CEO, Assured Performance 360
Experienced Executive Officer with a demonstrated history in professional training and coaching. Skilled in Public Safety, Emergency Management, and Organizational Development. Graduate of the Los Angeles Fire Department Leadership Academy and founder of the Las Vegas Fire/Rescue Leadership Academy.
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President, Cloud Solutions Consulting
Cybersecurity strategist helping organizations build security-conscious cultures. Focused on making enterprise-level security accessible for small and mid-sized businesses.
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We're Not Protecting Data—We're Protecting People
Bob Shannon, CEO of Assured Performance 360 and founder of the Las Vegas Fire/Rescue Leadership Academy, joins Dan Pitre to discuss why cybersecurity is fundamentally about protecting people, not just data. Drawing from decades of emergency management and leadership development experience, Bob shares how leadership principles from high-stakes environments apply directly to building security-conscious organizations.
When Employees Make Mistakes: Creating a Culture of Growth, Not Fear
In Part 2, Bob Shannon and Dan Pitre explore what happens when employees make security mistakes—and why punishment-based approaches backfire. Learn how to build a culture of trust and resilience where people feel safe reporting incidents, leading to faster response times and stronger security posture through a growth mindset rather than fear.
Part 3 Coming Soon
The conversation continues with a deep dive into balancing innovation and security.
Articles & Guides
In-depth analysis and compliance guidance for cybersecurity leaders.
FTC Safeguards Rule for CPA Firms
Most CPA firms miscalculate their FTC Safeguards Rule obligations. The 5,000 consumer threshold counts individual records—not clients. Learn the 9 required elements and what they mean for your firm.
HIPAA 2026 Security Rule Changes
OCR's proposed HIPAA Security Rule overhaul eliminates addressable safeguards — everything becomes mandatory. Encryption, MFA, and 72-hour restore requirements will reshape healthcare compliance. Here's what's changing and how to prepare.
CMMC Phase 2 Deadline (November 2026)
Phase 1 is already enforcing. Phase 2 hits in 8 months. Most contractors aren't ready. Here's the four-phase timeline, Level 1 vs Level 2 requirements, and the 6 steps you should be taking right now.
CMMC Level 1 Self-Assessment Guide
15 controls. 59 assessment objectives. Zero room for POA&Ms. Here's what every defense contractor needs to know about achieving — and maintaining — their Level 1 compliance, from an RP who reviews these assessments every day.
CMMC Compliance Consulting
RP-credentialed CMMC compliance consulting for defense contractors. From Level 1 self-assessment support through Level 2 C3PAO preparation — with ongoing vCISO compliance leadership.
What Is a CMMC Registered Practitioner?
Roles, scope, and how an RP helps defense contractors prepare for CMMC compliance. Understand the CMMC ecosystem, what RPs can and can't do, and when to engage one.
vCISO vs. Full-Time CISO
Compare virtual CISO and full-time CISO models side by side — cost, availability, compliance expertise, and when each makes sense.
vCISO for Healthcare
HIPAA-focused virtual CISO services for healthcare organizations — risk assessment, Security Rule compliance, breach preparedness, and OCR audit readiness.
HIPAA Readiness Checklist
Interactive self-assessment covering current HIPAA Security Rule requirements and proposed NPRM items. Evaluate Administrative, Physical, Technical Safeguards and Organizational Requirements.