Books by Bart McDonough

Cyber Guardians

Empowering Board Members for Effective Cybersecurity

In Cyber Guardians, veteran cybersecurity advisor Bart McDonough delivers a comprehensive and hands-on roadmap to effective cybersecurity oversight for directors and board members at organizations of all sizes. The book includes real-world case studies, examples, frameworks, and blueprints that address relevant cybersecurity risks, including the industrialized ransomware attacks so commonly found in today's headlines.

• Legal and regulatory requirements for board oversight
• Risk management and assessment techniques
• Specific implementation strategies for non-technical readers
• How to respond when a cybersecurity incident occurs

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Cyber Smart

Five Habits to Protect Your Family, Money, and Identity from Cyber Criminals

With the rise of any technology comes a surge of those who would abuse it for their own gain. In Cyber Smart, Bart McDonough uses his extensive cybersecurity experience from working with the FBI, major financial institutions, and celebrities to answer the most common question he hears: "How can I protect myself at home?" Cybersecurity and online privacy are daunting issues to the average person. Cyber Smart simplifies good cyber hygiene and debunks common cybersecurity myths to help you protect yourself and your family.

• How to identify cyber risks
• The 5 "Brilliance in the Basics" tips to good cyber hygiene
• What to do if you've already been hacked
• Tips to teach your children to protect them from cyber threats

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The Agio Culture Book

Be Better Than Yesterday

While not published by a traditional publisher, The Agio Culture Book was the definitive guide used to set expectations at Agio. Expectations is another word for culture, and this book explains the mutual expectations between company and team. The book defines Agio as a deliberately built, high-performance service organization grounded in continuous improvement, accountability, and trust. It articulates a clear "Why"—to be better than yesterday—supported by a vision of empowering clients with secure, reliable, and resilient information systems.

• Mastering fundamentals and fearless communication
• Speaking up and thinking beyond formal roles
• Acting as fully formed adults who value transparency
• Disciplined execution and constant evolution