Small Business Cybersecurity Podcast
12 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsOur podcast is for partners, owners and CEOs of small businesses to keep informed on risks and mitigation strategies regarding IT services and cyber security products that work well in a small business environment.
Femi and Stephen will talk candidly and go between the headlines of global cyber security events and malware and bring it back to how it may affect small businesses in particular.
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Episodes
Episode 12: Two Factor Authentication
October 16, 2018 07:00 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBIt wasn’t too long ago when creating a password felt like it would be our best and most secure lock against digital burglary. Now it’s our greatest threat. Steve and Femi talk with security GRC consultant and evangelist Thomas Allen about the how we use two factor authentication in our everyday activities but don’t recognize the equal importance with our most confidential information. After this episode, you’ll be turning on two factor authentication on every app and device that supports it....
Episode 11: Cyber Insurance featuring Ari Vared
August 21, 2018 07:00 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MB100% of all organizations are in danger of being victims of cyber attack. Yet, only 50% US businesses have cyber insurance. Steve and Femi talk with Ari Vared of CyberPolicy, a comparative site for cyber insurance for small businesses. They answer all of the questions you need to know about why and how to get started on getting a cybersecurity insurance policy. Additional Resources: CyberPolicy visit https://cyberpolicy.com/ Call: 844.288.1382 @CyberPolicy_com Twitter at https://twitt...
Episode 10: Mobile Device Management
March 29, 2018 07:00 - 32 minutes - 74.2 MBYour business needs smart mobile device management (MDM) solutions. Mobile devices include laptops, smartphones, tablets, and other devices used in the workplace and by employees. Devices without proper management are exposed to malware that could compromise confidential data, and increase the ease of a data breach or hacking incident. Steve and Femi discuss how to set a good policy on what to permit on which devices, and training your users on how to safely use their devices in a business e...
Episode 9: Cybersecurity Training and Awareness
February 16, 2018 21:08 - 35 minutes - 81.4 MBEmployees who are well trained are going to be a key part of your overall risk reduction strategy. Poorly trained employees are going to render investments you make in the technology sector to reduce your risks. Training does not have to be complicated. Steve and Femi talk about easy steps you can take to train your employees to safeguard cybersecurity risks.
Episode 8: Cyber Liability Insurance
February 01, 2018 08:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBMost business and professional liability insurance policies do not include cyber liability for a data breach. Steve and Femi talk with special guest Tyler Delaney, CIC, of First West Insurance to discuss why small businesses need cyber insurance to cover liability of data loss/destruction, computer fraud, funds transfer loss, cyber extortion and personal information exposed by hackers or other criminals.
Episode 7: Government and Industry Contracting
January 04, 2018 08:00 - 40 minutes - 93.9 MBEarly on, most agencies did not address cybersecurity as part of contracting. Now, it is standard language in all contracts, especially those in Government and Industry entities. The number one rule in contracting is that your small business must meet or exceed the cybersecurity protection level of your client. The U.S. Department of Defense has its own cybersecurity requirements for contractors. Being noncompliant can lead to cancellation of contracts and/or liability for damages, or more. ...
Episode 6: Encryption
December 07, 2017 08:00 - 34 minutes - 79.7 MBThe use of encryption is nearly as old as the art of communication itself. Encryption is the process of converting messages, information or data into a form unreadable by anyone except the intended recipient. Small businesses use encryption to protect sensitive data stored on computers, servers and mobile devices. In this episode, we discuss the history and uses of encryption, as well as the risks involved by not having your data encrypted. And as in every episode, Steve and Femi give pract...
Episode 5: BYOD [Bring Your Own Device]
November 23, 2017 08:00 - 26 minutes - 60.5 MBBYOD, short for "Bring Your Own Device," refers to the practice of employees bringing their own devices to work for use with company systems, software, networks, or information. BYOD has become a huge trend amongst enterprises, with nearly 1/3 of employees using personal devices at workplaces worldwide. While providing key benefits to companies, including increased productivity, reduced IT and operating costs, and better mobility for employees, using personal devices also increases security...
Episode 4: Reasonable Standard Care of Data
November 09, 2017 08:00 - 32 minutes - 74 MBWhen it comes to data care, what would be reasonable to a Fortune 500 company that has thousands of employees all over the world is not going to be reasonable to a small business that has 10 or 15 employees. We look for that common denominator of what would be reasonably expected for any business to have in place. Looking at the recent Equifax hack, we discuss the expectation from consumers that have entrusted their information to your business, in that your business is safeguarding their d...
Episode 3: Backup and Disaster Recovery
October 26, 2017 07:00 - 47 minutes - 86.9 MBBackup and disaster recovery is reaching a new high of relevance. Recent natural disasters have called to attention the importance of data backup and recovery. The goal of the task is to make sure the operations of your business can continue in the event of a data or system loss situation. It is critical to have a proper procedure in place to recover your data, as well as knowing what you are trying to safeguard ahead of time. In this episode, we review options, processes and solutions to p...
Episode 2: Ransomware
October 10, 2017 19:05 - 36 minutes - 67 MBYou are under attack. Right now, cybercrime rings in China, Russia, and the Ukraine are hacking into small businesses like yours to steal credit cards, client information, and swindle money directly out of your bank account. Some are even being funded by their own government to attack American businesses, and half of all cyberattacks are aimed at small businesses. The National Cyber Security Alliance reports that one in five small businesses have been victims of cybercrime in the last year. ...
Episode 1: Shadow IT
September 22, 2017 18:14 - 31 minutes - 57.7 MBOur podcast is something that partners, owners and CEOs of small businesses can listen to while on the go to keep informed on risks and mitigation strategies that work well in a small business environment. We address topics we see in our respective practices and discuss effective strategies to deal with those problems. Between us, we bring years of experience working to secure small businesses. Our podcast is an opportunity for us to share some of what we've learned over the years with our l...