About Cyber Safety Net

What is happening to you? You are afraid of fires, floods, theft, malware, ransomware and bitter former employees creating disasters for you and your business. You’re afraid to hire a full-time CISO because you think they will be too expensive. Your network is slow and unstable. Your cameras do not work always work.

Since you’re still reading this, I would bet good $$ things are failing you. You spend precious time troubleshooting your computers when you should spend that time growing your business and serving your clients. Most of my new business comes from business owners who have incurred too much pain and “just want things to work right.” I’ve been doing this in the Sacramento region since 2002. You run your business. I run your network. Everybody is happy.

My name is Mark Anthony Germanos. I have been in the computer business since 1992. I live and breathe cybersecurity. Read on…

Mark Anthony Germanos at TedX Sacramento

vCISO and Ethical Hacker Mark Anthony Germanos

I have been in the computer business since 1992. Along the way, I have earned some certifications. These include:

  • EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker. Yes, I am a hacker BUT I am a good guy because I am an ethical hacker. “What does that mean?” you may say. Hiring an ethical hacker is like bringing in the fire department to find ways a fire may start in your office before a fire happens.
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert + Mobility. When I first became an MCSE in 1998, this was Microsoft’s highest networking certification. The MCSE helps me understand, deploy and support technologies that create a positive ROI and benefit your bottom line.
  • CompTIA PenTest+. Earners of the CompTIA PenTest+ certification have the knowledge and skills necessary to perform hands-on penetration testing to identify, exploit, report, and manage vulnerabilities on a network. CompTIA PenTest+ professionals have demonstrated the hands-on ability and knowledge to test devices in new environments such as the cloud and mobile, in addition to traditional desktops and servers. Proving your cybersecurity works involves trying to break it. I also hold CompTIA’s Security+ and A+ certifications.

I also believe Benjamin Franklin’s “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” applies to security. You can invest to proactively protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of your network, your assets and your secrets.

You can take the opposite approach and deny your vulnerabilities exist. If a hacker finds and exploits your business, you incur a crippling cost to recover. Your reputation is damaged beyond repair. This is your managerial decision. I do technology decisions. I refer this to your wisdom.

Cybersecurity trainer

“Do you know what you’re talking about?” I am happy answering that question with a Yes. I provide cybersecurity training for Pivot Technology School / State of Tennessee. In this role, I present CompTIA Security+ training to remote workers in multiple states and countries via Zoom. I customize CertMaster curriculum and Zoom polls to meet the students’ needs and increase participation. I also inject personal and professional experiences to increase student engagement, understanding and retention.

AI for Beginners ©2025

I am an author. My most recent work, AI for Beginners (at Amazon) shows how to take control of your job, your career and your future. The future is now, and time is running out. Every moment you hesitate, the gap between you and AI-savvy professionals widens. Don’t let uncertainty and fear hold you back any longer. Grab your copy of AI for Beginners today and start your journey towards becoming an AI expert. The power of AI is at your fingertips, but only if you have the courage to seize it. Your job, your career, your future – they all depend on the decision you make right now. Are you ready to take control, or will you let AI leave you behind?

A reviewer wrote, “As someone who was intimidated by AI, I found this an incredibly accessible and engaging introduction. The step-by-step instructions and practical examples made it easy to understand the basics, and the humorous, relatable style kept me hooked throughout. I feel more confident using AI tools and critical thinking about the information I get. Highly recommend it for anyone curious about learning AI!”

How Hacks Happen ©2020

I am an author. My fourth book, How Hacks Happen and how to protect yourself (https://howhackshappen.com) begins by showing how phishing attacks work and why they are so convincing. I then show how passwords are not as secure as you may think, how social media services monetize personal data you share and how hackers cover their tracks. One of my reviewers wrote “Mark does a great job of covering the current landscape of hacks and what you can do to try to protect yourself and your company.”

Cyber Safety Net is a team

Cyber Safety Net is based in Cameron Park, California, a suburb of Sacramento. I partner with the finest security vendors and believe me, a lot of vendors ask me to partner and resell their services. Only a select few get a YES response. My long-term business partners include Axcient, ConnectWise, Knowbe4, Malwarebytes, Microsoft, Sophos and WebRoot. Cyber Safety Net offers modern tools that help you safeguard electronic Protected Health information, grow your business and sleep well.

About Cyber Safety Net

What is happening to you? You are afraid of fires, floods, theft, malware, ransomware and bitter former employees creating disasters for you and your business. You’re afraid to hire a full-time CISO because you think he/she will be too expensive. Your network is slow and unstable. Your cameras do not work always work.

Since you’re still reading this, I would bet good $$ things are failing you. You spend precious time troubleshooting your computers when you should spend that time growing your business and serving your clients. Most of my new business comes from business owners who have incurred too much pain and “just want things to work right.” I’ve been doing this in the Sacramento region since 2002. You run your business. I run your network. Everybody is happy.

My name is Mark Anthony Germanos. I have been in the computer business since 1992. I live and breathe cybersecurity. Read on…

Mark Anthony Germanos at TedX Sacramento

vCISO and Ethical Hacker Mark Anthony Germanos

I have been in the computer business since 1992. Along the way, I have earned some certifications. These include:

  • EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker. Yes, I am a hacker BUT I am a good guy because I am an ethical hacker. “What does that mean?” you may say. Hiring an ethical hacker is like bringing in the fire department to find ways a fire may start in your office before a fire happens.
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert + Mobility. When I first became an MCSE in 1998, this was Microsoft’s highest networking certification. The MCSE helps me understand, deploy and support technologies that create a positive ROI and benefit your bottom line.
  • CompTIA PenTest+. Earners of the CompTIA PenTest+ certification have the knowledge and skills necessary to perform hands-on penetration testing to identify, exploit, report, and manage vulnerabilities on a network. CompTIA PenTest+ professionals have demonstrated the hands-on ability and knowledge to test devices in new environments such as the cloud and mobile, in addition to traditional desktops and servers. Proving your cybersecurity works involves trying to break it. I also hold CompTIA’s Security+ and A+ certifications.

I also believe Benjamin Franklin’s “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” applies to security. You can invest to proactively protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of your network, your assets and your secrets.

You can take the opposite approach and deny your vulnerabilities exist. If a hacker finds and exploits your business, you incur a crippling cost to recover. Your reputation is damaged beyond repair. This is your managerial decision. I do technology decisions. I refer this to your wisdom.

Cybersecurity trainer

“Do you know what you’re talking about?” I am happy answering that question with a Yes. I provide cybersecurity training for Pivot Technology School / State of Tennessee. In this role, I present CompTIA Security+ training to remote workers in multiple states and countries via Zoom. I customize CertMaster curriculum and Zoom polls to meet the students’ needs and increase participation. I also inject personal and professional experiences to increase student engagement, understanding and retention.

AI for Beginners ©2025

I am an author. My most recent work, AI for Beginners (at Amazon) shows how to take control of your job, your career and your future. The future is now, and time is running out. Every moment you hesitate, the gap between you and AI-savvy professionals widens. Don’t let uncertainty and fear hold you back any longer. Grab your copy of AI for Beginners today and start your journey towards becoming an AI expert. The power of AI is at your fingertips, but only if you have the courage to seize it. Your job, your career, your future – they all depend on the decision you make right now. Are you ready to take control, or will you let AI leave you behind?

A reviewer wrote, “As someone who was intimidated by AI, I found this an incredibly accessible and engaging introduction. The step-by-step instructions and practical examples made it easy to understand the basics, and the humorous, relatable style kept me hooked throughout. I feel more confident using AI tools and critical thinking about the information I get. Highly recommend it for anyone curious about learning AI!”

How Hacks Happen ©2020

I am an author. My fourth book, How Hacks Happen and how to protect yourself (https://howhackshappen.com) begins by showing how phishing attacks work and why they are so convincing. I then show how passwords are not as secure as you may think, how social media services monetize personal data you share and how hackers cover their tracks. One of my reviewers wrote “Mark does a great job of covering the current landscape of hacks and what you can do to try to protect yourself and your company.”

Cyber Safety Net is a team

Cyber Safety Net is based in Cameron Park, California, a suburb of Sacramento. I partner with the finest security vendors and believe me, a lot of vendors ask me to partner and resell their services. Only a select few get a YES response. My long-term business partners include Axcient, ConnectWise, Knowbe4, Malwarebytes, Microsoft, Sophos and WebRoot. Cyber Safety Net offers modern tools that help you safeguard electronic Protected Health information, grow your business and sleep well.