Aubrey Gross

Aubrey Gross is a strategic communications leader and lifelong storyteller who specializes in translating complex technology into compelling, human-centered narratives. At Cadents, she writes about software lifecycle management, cybersecurity, IT operations, and the business decisions that shape resilient organizations. A passionate advocate for accessibility and neuro-inclusion, Aubrey believes that clear communication isn't just good writing—it's good leadership.

  • Cyber Insurance Gaps: Moving from Compliance to Survivability

    ByAubrey Gross Reading Time: 3 minutes

    For nearly a decade, regulation was the primary force pulling cybersecurity budgets up the executive priority list. Compliance frameworks dictated the rules, IT teams checked the appropriate boxes, and finance paid the bills. But heading into mid-2026, a massive shift has quietly taken place. While compliance used to drive the budget conversation, cyber insurance is…

  • Cadents, StartSecured, and Third Wave Innovations Form Partnership to Address Full Cyber Risk Value Chain for Mid-Market Companies

    ByAubrey Gross Reading Time: 3 minutes

    Los Altos, CA — May 7, 2026 — Cadents, StartSecured, and Third Wave Innovations today announced a partnership to help mid-market companies connect the segments of cybersecurity risk that rarely talk to each other: internal attack surface visibility, control validation, and insurance alignment.  The partnership comes as cyber insurance carriers increasingly scan policyholder environments rather…

  • This Time It’s Personal

    ByAubrey Gross Reading Time: 4 minutes

    “Aubrey, we found your info exposed online.” That was the subject line of an email I received just yesterday from Experian. Unfortunately, yesterday wasn’t the first time I’ve received an email like that, and I doubt it’ll be the last. Not because I’m careless with my Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or lax when it comes…