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#49: Cash in the Cyber Sheets - FTC Safeguards Checklist - Continual ISP Improvement

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Let’s face it—cybersecurity can feel like a never-ending treadmill powered by acronyms, compliance checklists, and the looming threat of the next data breach headline. But in this episode of Cash in the Cyber Sheets, we’re helping you catch your breath while staying compliant with the FTC’s Safeguards Rule.

We’re continuing our FTC Safeguards Rule Checklist series, and today we’re focusing on what might be the most under appreciated requirement of them all: continuous improvement (FTC Safeguards Rule § 314.4(g)). Spoiler alert—it’s not optional, and it doesn’t come with a snooze button.

In this episode, we’ll walk through:

  • What continuous improvement actually means in the eyes of the FTC (hint: it’s not just about dusting off your policies once a year)
  • How to evolve your Information Security Program based on testing, monitoring, and business changes
  • Why risk assessments aren’t just busywork—they’re your roadmap to smarter security decisions
  • The easy ways you can show your continual improvement efforts as part of your routine ISP management
  • How to make “security culture” more than just a buzzword in a PowerPoint deck

Whether you’re the person who built your WISP from scratch or the lucky soul who just inherited it, this episode offers practical insights into keeping your program effective, compliant, and yes—even a little future-proof.

We also highlight the tools and templates you can use to simplify documentation, streamline reassessments, and improve audit readiness without sacrificing your sanity (or your weekend).

💡 Bonus: Be sure to download our FTC Safeguards Rule Checklist Infographic to follow along visually. Because a well-organized mind—and security program—starts with a solid checklist.

So grab your coffee, cue up that compliance brain, and tune in to learn how to keep your security program moving forward—without spinning your wheels.

 

Grab the FTC Safeguards Rule Checklist for Compliance here:
https://www.inputoutput.com/ftc-safeguards-rule-checklist-for-compliance

Also, don't miss our companion blog article, "FTC Safeguards Rule Checklist for Compliance: Continual ISP Improvement", here:
https://www.inputoutput.com/blog/FTC-Safeguards-Rule-Checklist-for-Compliance-Continual-ISP-Improvement