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Never Again By the CEO of a fallen firm (OpenGrid Real Estate, aka OGRE)

In a recent episode of the Collective 54 Pro Serv Podcast, cybersecurity veteran and CISO of 5Q, Don Goldstein, delivered a compelling message to professional services leaders: Agentic AI is coming fast—and so are the risks.

In commercial real estate (CRE), change is constant. Whether it’s market cycles, portfolio shifts, tenant demands, or operational restructuring, CRE firms must be agile to stay competitive. Yet, many are still tethered to rigid IT service models that don’t reflect the fluid nature of their business.

While cloud service providers offer essential security measures for access and perimeter control, CRE owners and operators must take proactive steps to secure their own spaces within the cloud. By understanding and mitigating these key vulnerabilities, you can enhance your overall security posture and protect your valuable data and applications.

Cybersecurity isn’t just a technical concern—it’s a business imperative. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and compliance requirements tighten, many organizations are asking: “Do we need a full-time Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), or is a virtual CISO (vCISO) the smarter move?”

A proactive, well-documented incident response plan can make all the difference in minimizing impact and maintaining trust. Is your CRE organization ready to respond?