#41: Cash in the Cyber Sheets - FTC Safeguards Checklist - Designating a "Qualified Individual"

The FTC Safeguards Rule is here, and compliance isn’t optional. But where do you start? This week on Cash in the Cyber Sheets, we kick off our educational series diving deep into the FTC Safeguards Rule Checklist—one critical requirement at a time.

In this episode, we tackle the first (and arguably most important) step: designating a Qualified Individual to oversee your Information Security Program. Who should take on this role? What qualifications matter? And how do you ensure they have the authority and resources to keep your business compliant and secure?

🔍 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Who qualifies as a “Qualified Individual” under the FTC Safeguards Rule
✅ Key responsibilities and expectations for this role
✅ The risks of getting it wrong—and how to get it right
✅ Actionable steps to set up your compliance foundation

🎁 Additional Resources:

• FTC Safeguards Rule Checklist for Compliance – Download our easy-to-follow infographic
• Blog: FTC Safeguards Rule Requirements: What Every Organization Needs to Know
• eBook: FTC Safeguards Rule - FTC Compliant in 10 Easy Steps
• FTC Safeguards Rule Compliant WISP (Written Information Security Program)