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Data Quality as a Competitive Advantage: The 2026 Playbook
Data is no longer a back-office function. It's the backbone of competitive decision-making, automation, customer experiences, and innovation. The difference between companies that lead and those that lag is increasingly defined by one critical factor: the quality of their data. From generative AI to real-time analytics, today’s technology stack demands more than volume. It demands reliability. Unfortunately, many enterprises are still operating on fragmented architectures, in

Kurt Smith
Nov 185 min read


Governance and Compliance in AI-Driven Enterprises
Boards want outcomes, regulators want controls, and teams want clarity. AI accelerates value, but it also compresses risk timelines, magnifies data exposure, and introduces model behavior that can drift without warning. Customers expect responsible AI and auditors expect evidence. Leadership needs a plan that shows how AI risk is identified, measured, monitored, and reported in language the business understands. At Working Excellence, we simplify the complexity of cybersecuri

Kurt Smith
Nov 117 min read


Working Excellence CISO James Gorman Named a Top Global CISO for 2025 by Cyber Defense Magazine
Reston, VA, November 5, 2025 – Working Excellence announced today that James Gorman, Chief Information Security Officer , has been recognized by Cyber Defense Magazine as one of the Top Global CISOs for 2025 . The recognition was presented at CyberDefenseCon 2025 , one of the world’s leading gatherings of cybersecurity executives and industry innovators. The Top Global CISOs list honors leaders who are redefining cybersecurity through trust, strategy, and innovation. Gorm

Kurt Smith
Nov 53 min read


Cybersecurity for M&A: Due-Diligence Best Practices
Mergers and acquisitions are milestones that can redefine a company’s trajectory. Yet, behind every exciting deal lies a web of risks...

Kurt Smith
Oct 85 min read


Secure Data Strategy: Integrating Cyber Risk into Data Roadmaps
Enterprises today are sitting on enormous volumes of data, but few have the structures in place to keep that data both usable and secure....

Kurt Smith
Oct 14 min read


vCISO Services: Executive Security Leadership on Demand
Modern enterprises face a volatile mix of threats, regulatory pressure, and a growing need for cybersecurity accountability at the...

Kurt Smith
Sep 245 min read


From Compliance to Competitive Edge: Cybersecurity Strategy Development
Enterprises no longer have the luxury of treating cybersecurity as a defensive afterthought. In a digital ecosystem defined by...

Kurt Smith
Jul 294 min read


DR vs. Traditional SOC: What Executives Need to Know
Digital risk is no longer confined to firewalls and backups—today's enterprise leaders must confront the intersection of resilience,...

Kurt Smith
Jul 174 min read


Zero-Trust in Practice: High-End Cybersecurity for the C-Suite
For the modern enterprise, the C-suite is at the helm of both strategic vision and risk management. As digital transformation...

Kurt Smith
Jun 264 min read


Mastering Enterprise API Development and Management: A Strategic Guide
Understanding API Development and Management We find ourselves living in a world where large enterprises rely heavily on API (Application...

John Jordan
Feb 77 min read
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