Our 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.
12
Episodic
English
22 Sep, 2017
USA
Small Business Cybersecurity Podcast
Yes
It 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. Additional Resources: Thomas Allen, Principal Consultant, Information Security Officer, Senior Security Consultant, Foresite Foresite, Managed Security and Cyber-Consulting Services
100% 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/
Your 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 environment. This week's tip is Sophos, IT security solutions that protect all of your networks, servers, and devices.
Employees 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.
Most 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.
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