Regulated organizations across Colorado are facing rising pressure from auditors, insurers, and vendor security questionnaires. This guide breaks down what a “reasonable” cybersecurity posture looks like in 2026, how to reduce risk without piling on tools, and what to prioritize first—identity, endpoints, monitoring, response, and audit-ready evidence. It also highlights ABT’s in-person cybersecurity and compliance briefing with Pax8 and Todyl on February 19 at Pax8 HQ in the Denver Tech Center, featuring Field CISO Andrew Scott for practical, no-fluff Q&A.