Author Bio

Steven Maresca

Principal Architect, vISO

Steven has over 10 years of experience with information security with a focus in higher education and corporate. He is also a founding member of Vancord and founded Zentific, a virtualization security company.

Cybersecurity Journalism: Cutting Through the Noise

August 12, 2025

CyberSound Vancord Cybersecurity Podcast E CyberSound Vancord Cybersecurity Podcast Cybersound Ep131 Cybersecurity in Higher Ed Columbia University on IT Decentralization and Governance

Cybersecurity in Higher Ed: Columbia University on IT Decentralization and Governance

July 1, 2025

CyberSound Vancord Cybersecurity Podcast E CyberSound Vancord Cybersecurity Podcast Cybersound Ep130 Paul Lavoie on Manufacturings Future and Workforce Training in CT (1)

Paul Lavoie on Manufacturing’s Future and Workforce Training in Connecticut

June 17, 2025

CyberSound Vancord Cybersecurity Podcast E CyberSound Vancord Cybersecurity Podcast Cybersound Ep129 What Teens Arent Learning About Cybersecurity And Why It Matters

What Teens Aren’t Learning About Cybersecurity—And Why It Matters

June 3, 2025

CyberSound Vancord Cybersecurity Podcast E CyberSound Vancord Cybersecurity Podcast Cybersound Ep128 AI Business Value Exploring Real World Applications Beyond ChatGPT

AI Business Value: Exploring Real-World Applications Beyond ChatGPT

May 20, 2025

Ransomware Attack Timeline: A Walkthrough of the Disruption

May 6, 2025

Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Modern Day Best Practices

April 22, 2025

Streamlining Cybersecurity Compliance with ControlMap

February 26, 2025

Jason Pufahl and Steve Maresca discuss about Cyber Liability Insurance in 2025

Cyber Liability Insurance in 2025: Understanding New Requirements and Risks

January 28, 2025

Jason Pufahl, Michael Grande, Steve Maresca, and Matt Fusaro discuss about op 2025 Cybersecurity Trends

Top 2025 Cybersecurity Trends: Essential Insights for Businesses

December 31, 2024

Jason Pufahl, Steven Maresca and Michael Grande discuss about Tech in a Top Hat

Tech in a Top Hat: The Frosty AI Conspiracy (CyberSound Rewind)

December 17, 2024

Jason Pufahl, Steven Maresca and Dan Kaupp discuss about AI in Managed Security

AI in Managed Security: Unpacking Its True Impact on MSSP Services | CyberSound Podcast by Vancord | Ep 116

November 19, 2024

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