New book: Building a Cybersecurity Program in the AI Era. Explore the book and reporting toolkit below.
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Toolkits & Resources

Practical books and tools for building cybersecurity programs, clearer executive reporting, stronger governance, and responsible AI adoption.

Executive reportingCybersecurity governanceAI risk managementTeam enablement
About these resources

Independently created from professional experience and identified market needs.

All resources featured here are created and developed by me, Brian Burnett, drawing on my professional experience leading cybersecurity and technology programs across multiple sectors and on the practical needs I see in the market. They are intended as adaptable tools and educational resources—not substitutes for organization-specific assessments, legal advice, or tailored consulting.

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Five practical offerings

The Executive Cybersecurity Reporting Toolkit and AI Governance Starter Toolkit are available for $150 each. Explore the book for a practical guide to building your program. Membership offerings remain in development.

05 OFFERINGS
01 / ReportingVersion 1.0

Executive Cybersecurity Reporting Toolkit

Turn cybersecurity risk and performance data into executive-ready reporting that supports clear decisions and board-level conversations.

Included in one package
  • Editable board and executive reporting presentation
  • Excel-based cybersecurity risk dashboard
  • KPI and KRI reporting templates
  • Reporting guide and customization instructions
  • Fictional worked examples and sample scenarios

Designed for: CISOs, IT directors, security managers, GRC professionals and consultants.

02 / BookOn Payhip

Building a Cybersecurity Program in the AI Era

A practical, step-by-step guide to building a cybersecurity program from the ground up, strengthening an existing program, and maintaining it over time.

By Brian Burnett

A practical path forward
  • Build a foundation for a formal cybersecurity program
  • Assess and improve a program already in place
  • Operate and maintain the program over time

Designed for: IT professionals new to cybersecurity and executives responsible for establishing a formal security program.

03 / AI governanceAvailable now

AI Governance Starter Toolkit

Establish a practical foundation for AI oversight, use-case reviews, responsible adoption and accountability across the organization.

Included in one package
  • Customizable AI acceptable-use policy
  • AI use-case intake and approval questionnaire
  • AI risk assessment template
  • Third-party AI vendor due diligence checklist
  • Executive briefing and responsibility matrix

Designed for: Business executives, technology leaders, compliance teams and organizations building AI governance.

04 / MembershipIn Development

Cybersecurity & AI Resource Library

An evolving professional library of editable templates, governance materials and practical leadership resources.

Planned membership benefits
  • Cybersecurity and AI governance templates
  • Executive reporting and KPI resources
  • Risk and third-party assessment worksheets
  • Program planning and maturity materials
  • Monthly additions and selected content updates

Designed for: Individual security professionals, fractional CISOs, IT managers and GRC practitioners. Access is planned for active subscribers.

05 / Team accessIn Development

Team Resource License

Give a small internal team shared access to consistent, professionally structured cybersecurity and AI management resources.

Planned license benefits
  • Cybersecurity & AI Resource Library access
  • Internal-use license for up to five authorized people
  • Shared reporting and governance templates
  • Monthly additions and selected content updates
  • Consistent materials for internal program delivery

Designed for: Small and midsize IT/security teams within a single organization. External resale or client redistribution will require a separate license.