Chris Foulon
@cpfcoaching.bsky.social
Accepting vCISO Clients for 2025 | Helping SMBs Grow by Enabling Business-Driven Cybersecurity | Fractional vCISO & Cyber Advisory Services | Empowering Secure Growth Through Risk Management
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This Friday! February 13th! Join Security BSides Northern Virginia for our first Hacker Happy Hour of 2026!
Meet up at Bunnyman Brewing in Chantilly, Virginia for immaculate vibes & excellent networking! We are celebrating our 10th year of our Northern Virginia hacker community.
Come hang out!
Meet up at Bunnyman Brewing in Chantilly, Virginia for immaculate vibes & excellent networking! We are celebrating our 10th year of our Northern Virginia hacker community.
Come hang out!
February 9, 2026 at 5:59 PM
This Friday! February 13th! Join Security BSides Northern Virginia for our first Hacker Happy Hour of 2026!
Meet up at Bunnyman Brewing in Chantilly, Virginia for immaculate vibes & excellent networking! We are celebrating our 10th year of our Northern Virginia hacker community.
Come hang out!
Meet up at Bunnyman Brewing in Chantilly, Virginia for immaculate vibes & excellent networking! We are celebrating our 10th year of our Northern Virginia hacker community.
Come hang out!
Shadya Maldonado shares her journey from military service to founding ArcQubit, Inc., a pioneering software company. With over 16 years of experience, her career demonstrates curiosity and dedication to advancing cybersecurity and modernizing technology.
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From National Security to Quantum Founder: Bridging the Cyber Gap
Shadya Maldonado on why critical thinking—not just a PhD—is the key to securing the next generation of technology.
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February 8, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Shadya Maldonado shares her journey from military service to founding ArcQubit, Inc., a pioneering software company. With over 16 years of experience, her career demonstrates curiosity and dedication to advancing cybersecurity and modernizing technology.
open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...
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January 30, 2026 at 12:11 AM
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Then, once transformed, you still need to re-validate that the outputs are correct, and voila, a repeatable way to deliver client reports in a scalable way.
January 21, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Then, once transformed, you still need to re-validate that the outputs are correct, and voila, a repeatable way to deliver client reports in a scalable way.
Pretty cool. Today I helped a client develop a proof-of-concept for an AI server that normalizes vulnerability-scanning results across thousands of report lines. This process produces much clearer executive summaries, ranked by risk, with some assistance from Claude.
January 21, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Pretty cool. Today I helped a client develop a proof-of-concept for an AI server that normalizes vulnerability-scanning results across thousands of report lines. This process produces much clearer executive summaries, ranked by risk, with some assistance from Claude.
If you are relying on a vendor's "generic safety score," you might be building on a house of cards.
My latest blog covers:
1️⃣ Why averages hide danger.
2️⃣ The importance of "Red Teaming."
3️⃣ Questions you MUST ask your AI vendors today.
👇 Read more: open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...
My latest blog covers:
1️⃣ Why averages hide danger.
2️⃣ The importance of "Red Teaming."
3️⃣ Questions you MUST ask your AI vendors today.
👇 Read more: open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...
AI Agents Are Getting Hijacked (And Why Your Business Needs to Care)
New NIST research exposes "Agent Hijacking" risks. Learn why standard AI safety tests fail and how SMB leaders can secure their automated workflows.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:36 PM
If you are relying on a vendor's "generic safety score," you might be building on a house of cards.
My latest blog covers:
1️⃣ Why averages hide danger.
2️⃣ The importance of "Red Teaming."
3️⃣ Questions you MUST ask your AI vendors today.
👇 Read more: open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...
My latest blog covers:
1️⃣ Why averages hide danger.
2️⃣ The importance of "Red Teaming."
3️⃣ Questions you MUST ask your AI vendors today.
👇 Read more: open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...
Hackers don't try once and give up.
So why do we test our AI defense that way?
🛑 NIST found that when they allowed for repeated attempts on AI agents, simulating a persistent junior hacker, the average attack success rate jumped from 57% to 80%.
So why do we test our AI defense that way?
🛑 NIST found that when they allowed for repeated attempts on AI agents, simulating a persistent junior hacker, the average attack success rate jumped from 57% to 80%.
AI Agents Are Getting Hijacked (And Why Your Business Needs to Care)
New NIST research exposes "Agent Hijacking" risks. Learn why standard AI safety tests fail and how SMB leaders can secure their automated workflows.
open.substack.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Hackers don't try once and give up.
So why do we test our AI defense that way?
🛑 NIST found that when they allowed for repeated attempts on AI agents, simulating a persistent junior hacker, the average attack success rate jumped from 57% to 80%.
So why do we test our AI defense that way?
🛑 NIST found that when they allowed for repeated attempts on AI agents, simulating a persistent junior hacker, the average attack success rate jumped from 57% to 80%.
New Video Alert! 🚨 Ever wonder what it really takes to break into the cybersecurity field? We sat down with Jasson Casey to get his expert insights and tips.
Learn what skills matter most: Breaking into Cybersecurity - Jasson Casey youtu.be/XNKZdASo1go
#CybersecurityCareers #CareerTips #InfoSec
Learn what skills matter most: Breaking into Cybersecurity - Jasson Casey youtu.be/XNKZdASo1go
#CybersecurityCareers #CareerTips #InfoSec
Breaking into Cybersecurity - Jasson Casey
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January 10, 2026 at 12:41 PM
New Video Alert! 🚨 Ever wonder what it really takes to break into the cybersecurity field? We sat down with Jasson Casey to get his expert insights and tips.
Learn what skills matter most: Breaking into Cybersecurity - Jasson Casey youtu.be/XNKZdASo1go
#CybersecurityCareers #CareerTips #InfoSec
Learn what skills matter most: Breaking into Cybersecurity - Jasson Casey youtu.be/XNKZdASo1go
#CybersecurityCareers #CareerTips #InfoSec
Jason Casey shares his path from Software Engineer to Cyber Expert. Learn why deep technical curiosity and protocol knowledge are your best career assets in the age of AI. Watch the full episode of Breaking into Cybersecurity.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Jason Casey shares his path from Software Engineer to Cyber Expert. Learn why deep technical curiosity and protocol knowledge are your best career assets in the age of AI. Watch the full episode of Breaking into Cybersecurity.
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Great Audible New Year promotion! Since you were probably planning to buy a few books, why not earn a $15 credit by using 3 of your Audible Credits?
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Spend 3 credits and enjoy a bonus reward.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Great Audible New Year promotion! Since you were probably planning to buy a few books, why not earn a $15 credit by using 3 of your Audible Credits?
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Stop making resolutions. Start rebooting
You wouldn't run a critical server at 100% utilization for a year without maintenance. Why do it to yourself?
Instead of vague goals, join me for The System Reboot. It is a 3-day protocol to clear your personal technical debt
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You wouldn't run a critical server at 100% utilization for a year without maintenance. Why do it to yourself?
Instead of vague goals, join me for The System Reboot. It is a 3-day protocol to clear your personal technical debt
open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...
The "System Reboot": A 3-Day Refresh for SMB Tech Leaders
You do not need a vague New Year’s resolution.
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January 1, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Stop making resolutions. Start rebooting
You wouldn't run a critical server at 100% utilization for a year without maintenance. Why do it to yourself?
Instead of vague goals, join me for The System Reboot. It is a 3-day protocol to clear your personal technical debt
open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...
You wouldn't run a critical server at 100% utilization for a year without maintenance. Why do it to yourself?
Instead of vague goals, join me for The System Reboot. It is a 3-day protocol to clear your personal technical debt
open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...
Security Copilot in Microsoft 365 E5: Maximizing AI-Powered Security Capabilities
You can learn what your license includes and use it to protect your organization more effectively. open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...
You can learn what your license includes and use it to protect your organization more effectively. open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...
Security Copilot in Microsoft 365 E5: Maximizing AI-Powered Security Capabilities
Explore how Microsoft Security Copilot transforms cybersecurity for M365 E5 customers. Learn how to optimize usage for 500-user organizations, understand SCU capacity, and discover new features in Def...
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December 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Security Copilot in Microsoft 365 E5: Maximizing AI-Powered Security Capabilities
You can learn what your license includes and use it to protect your organization more effectively. open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...
You can learn what your license includes and use it to protect your organization more effectively. open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...
US SMBs face over $3 million annually from data breaches, similar to opening a second store. This highlights the serious risk and financial burden. Three threats demand urgent action hackers exploiting vulnerabilities in devices like WatchGuard, Fortinet, and Cisco
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US SMB Cyber Alert: Critical Device Exploits & The $3M Risk
Urgent briefing for US SMBs: Critical patches needed for WatchGuard, Fortinet, & Cisco. Discover how to stop AI attacks and avoid $3M breach costs. Read the plan.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
US SMBs face over $3 million annually from data breaches, similar to opening a second store. This highlights the serious risk and financial burden. Three threats demand urgent action hackers exploiting vulnerabilities in devices like WatchGuard, Fortinet, and Cisco
open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...
open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...
Most "AI Strategy" is just guessing with a chatbot.
Real deployment needs RAG architecture, token economics, and security governance. I built a no-fluff guide to move you from "playing" to "shipping."
Get the roadmap: cpfcoaching.gumroad.com/l/Mastering-...
Real deployment needs RAG architecture, token economics, and security governance. I built a no-fluff guide to move you from "playing" to "shipping."
Get the roadmap: cpfcoaching.gumroad.com/l/Mastering-...
Mastering LLMs: The Executive Guide to AI Implementation
The Problem: Everyone is using AI, but few are using it right.You've seen the hype. You've played with ChatGPT. But how do you actually integrate this technology into your business workflows without l...
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December 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Most "AI Strategy" is just guessing with a chatbot.
Real deployment needs RAG architecture, token economics, and security governance. I built a no-fluff guide to move you from "playing" to "shipping."
Get the roadmap: cpfcoaching.gumroad.com/l/Mastering-...
Real deployment needs RAG architecture, token economics, and security governance. I built a no-fluff guide to move you from "playing" to "shipping."
Get the roadmap: cpfcoaching.gumroad.com/l/Mastering-...
CISA just released the blueprint for securely integrating AI into Operational Technology.
If you use AI to drive efficiency in physical ops, you must balance it with safety. This guide covers:
-Assessing data risks
-Continuous model testing
-Maintaining human oversight
www.cisa.gov/news-events/...
If you use AI to drive efficiency in physical ops, you must balance it with safety. This guide covers:
-Assessing data risks
-Continuous model testing
-Maintaining human oversight
www.cisa.gov/news-events/...
CISA, Australia, and Partners Author Joint Guidance on Securely Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Operational Technology | CISA
This guidance aims to help critical infrastructure owners and operators integrate artificial intelligence into operational technology systems securely, balancing the benefits of AI with the unique ris...
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December 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
CISA just released the blueprint for securely integrating AI into Operational Technology.
If you use AI to drive efficiency in physical ops, you must balance it with safety. This guide covers:
-Assessing data risks
-Continuous model testing
-Maintaining human oversight
www.cisa.gov/news-events/...
If you use AI to drive efficiency in physical ops, you must balance it with safety. This guide covers:
-Assessing data risks
-Continuous model testing
-Maintaining human oversight
www.cisa.gov/news-events/...
The "Chaos Monkey" Drill
Once a year, tell your SysAdmin they are "dead" for the day.
Try to restore a file or cut a payroll check using ONLY the documentation in the binder.
If you have to call them, you failed the test.
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Once a year, tell your SysAdmin they are "dead" for the day.
Try to restore a file or cut a payroll check using ONLY the documentation in the binder.
If you have to call them, you failed the test.
open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...
The Silent Kill Switch: Why Your Business Needs a "Human" Disaster Recovery Plan
It started with a quiet Tuesday morning and the sudden, jarring arrival of an ambulance across the street.
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November 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The "Chaos Monkey" Drill
Once a year, tell your SysAdmin they are "dead" for the day.
Try to restore a file or cut a payroll check using ONLY the documentation in the binder.
If you have to call them, you failed the test.
open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...
Once a year, tell your SysAdmin they are "dead" for the day.
Try to restore a file or cut a payroll check using ONLY the documentation in the binder.
If you have to call them, you failed the test.
open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...
Updated my Mastering LLMs course with a breakdown of RAG vs. Fine-Tuning, Safety Protocols, and the CO-STAR Framework. Stop guessing; start engineering. Get the full guide + templates for $9.99 👇
cpfcoaching.gumroad.com/l/Mastering-...
cpfcoaching.gumroad.com/l/Mastering-...
Mastering LLMs: The Executive Guide to AI Implementation
The Problem: Everyone is using AI, but few are using it right.You've seen the hype. You've played with ChatGPT. But how do you actually integrate this technology into your business workflows without l...
cpfcoaching.gumroad.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Updated my Mastering LLMs course with a breakdown of RAG vs. Fine-Tuning, Safety Protocols, and the CO-STAR Framework. Stop guessing; start engineering. Get the full guide + templates for $9.99 👇
cpfcoaching.gumroad.com/l/Mastering-...
cpfcoaching.gumroad.com/l/Mastering-...
Most people are still guessing with AI. They type a prompt, hope for the best, and get hallucinations.
It is time to treat English like a programming language.
cpfcoaching.gumroad.com/l/Mastering-...
It is time to treat English like a programming language.
cpfcoaching.gumroad.com/l/Mastering-...
Mastering LLMs: The Executive Guide to AI Implementation
The Problem: Everyone is using AI, but few are using it right.You've seen the hype. You've played with ChatGPT. But how do you actually integrate this technology into your business workflows without l...
cpfcoaching.gumroad.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Most people are still guessing with AI. They type a prompt, hope for the best, and get hallucinations.
It is time to treat English like a programming language.
cpfcoaching.gumroad.com/l/Mastering-...
It is time to treat English like a programming language.
cpfcoaching.gumroad.com/l/Mastering-...
How do you go from inner-city Memphis to the FBI, and then to leading policy at Twitter & Amazon?
Erica Shoemate (the "Queen of Pivot") shares her incredible non-traditional journey into #cybersecurity and #AIPolicy. A must-listen!
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#womenintech #careerpivot
Erica Shoemate (the "Queen of Pivot") shares her incredible non-traditional journey into #cybersecurity and #AIPolicy. A must-listen!
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#womenintech #careerpivot
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November 15, 2025 at 2:47 PM
How do you go from inner-city Memphis to the FBI, and then to leading policy at Twitter & Amazon?
Erica Shoemate (the "Queen of Pivot") shares her incredible non-traditional journey into #cybersecurity and #AIPolicy. A must-listen!
open.spotify.com/episode/1WCV....
#womenintech #careerpivot
Erica Shoemate (the "Queen of Pivot") shares her incredible non-traditional journey into #cybersecurity and #AIPolicy. A must-listen!
open.spotify.com/episode/1WCV....
#womenintech #careerpivot
I took the demo and deployed my own models to check out the security, governance, and billing features that make tracking your AI projects much less complicated, down to transaction visibility.
Check it out for yourself
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Check it out for yourself
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October 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I took the demo and deployed my own models to check out the security, governance, and billing features that make tracking your AI projects much less complicated, down to transaction visibility.
Check it out for yourself
try.airia.com/CPF-coaching
Check it out for yourself
try.airia.com/CPF-coaching
That's when I found Airia’s Enterprise AI Orchestration Platform, a neutral platform that supports any cloud, offering security, compliance, and governance for your AI journey.
October 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
That's when I found Airia’s Enterprise AI Orchestration Platform, a neutral platform that supports any cloud, offering security, compliance, and governance for your AI journey.
Since everyone has been experimenting with building agents and agentic flows, I've been wondering how we can establish governance and safeguards around them, while still making it simple for the business to develop and for security to maintain visibility and oversight.
October 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Since everyone has been experimenting with building agents and agentic flows, I've been wondering how we can establish governance and safeguards around them, while still making it simple for the business to develop and for security to maintain visibility and oversight.
Eric emphasizes the importance of continuous learning in cybersecurity. With technologies and threats constantly evolving, professionals must stay informed about the latest tradecraft and techniques.
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Breaking into Cybersecurity: An In-Depth Conversation with Eric Stride
🚀 Excited to share the latest episode of "Breaking into Cybersecurity" featuring Eric Stride from Huntress! 🎙️ Join us as Eric dives into his fascinating journey from the Air Force to becoming a cyber...
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October 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Eric emphasizes the importance of continuous learning in cybersecurity. With technologies and threats constantly evolving, professionals must stay informed about the latest tradecraft and techniques.
open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...
open.substack.com/pub/cpfcoach...
Eric’s journey into cybersecurity is not only inspiring but also enlightening for anyone looking to enter this ever-evolving field. With over two decades of experience in the military and private sectors, Eric shares his insights on career development, leadership, and the future of cybersecurity.
October 17, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Eric’s journey into cybersecurity is not only inspiring but also enlightening for anyone looking to enter this ever-evolving field. With over two decades of experience in the military and private sectors, Eric shares his insights on career development, leadership, and the future of cybersecurity.