Gone Phishing

I'm excited to have Brian Mahon, a certified insurance counselor, joining me on the Gone Phishing boat today to discuss my favorite topic... cyber insurance. Together, we'll explore how policies have evolved in recent years, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and how companies now need to view cyber risk as being just as significant as risks associated with floods and hurricanes. C...

Today Kyle Spooner is back to talk about all things automation, why it’s beneficial for MSPs to embrace it, and what tasks you should be automating to save you and your technicians more time.   Don’t forget to check out MSPGeekCON and grab your tickets: https://mspgeekcon.com/ Connect with Kyle Spooner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-spooner-4a9279127/ Want to find out more about Sec...

Today we welcome back Kyle Spooner, Chief Executive of MSPGeek Con, to talk about MSP technician training, what levels different MSP Technicians need for various tasks, and how to spot well-trained technicians. Don’t forget to check out MSPGeekCON and grab your tickets: https://mspgeekcon.com/ Connect with Kyle Spooner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-spooner-4a9279127/ Want to find o...

Today I want to talk about MSPs and who better to do that with than none other than the Chief Executive for MSPGeek Con, Kyle Spooner. If you want to learn how to grow a community to provide support, ideas, and resolutions to issues plaguing the Managed Services industry space then Kyle is your man! Connect with Kyle Spooner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-spooner-4a9279127/ Check ou...

Today I am joined again by Kyle Christensen in this episode, we discuss the impact of AI on our intelligence. AI is a tool that can make us more efficient and for some more creative. It can automate routine tasks and free up time for more important pursuits. However, AI cannot replace human critical thinking and creativity. It is up to us to use AI wisely to achieve our goals without becoming too...

Joining me today is Kyle Christensen, a business strategy enthusiast, to discuss the importance of giving ourselves the freedom to fail. Together, we'll reflect on our personal experiences of falling short and Kyle will share valuable insights on how to establish clear expectations as an employer or employee. Connect with Kyle on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylechx/ Want to find out more...

How many hours of your technician's time is wasted on manual tasks? What are they doing over and over again that can be automated? Today I want to share with you how you can improve as an MSP by training your technicians on automation and at what point it’s best to start automating tasks. Want to find out more about Security Awareness Training check out Phin Securities https://www.phinsec.io/ Conn...

Today I’m joined again by Wes Spencer from Fithwall who I invited back to share with us a real-life cyber security breach story that cost the company hundreds of thousands of dollars plus some public embarrassment. So grab your marshmallows and join us around the campfire and let's learn from someone else's mistake.   Wes Spencer is the Founder of Empath Cyber ( empathcyber.com ) you can follow We...

As security professionals, we're all too familiar with the importance of identifying and mitigating risks to our organizations' networks and systems. But what about the risks that arise from human behavior and actions? That's where human vulnerability management comes in. In this episode, we'll discuss the challenges and opportunities of integrating human vulnerability management into a broader se...

Today I want to share with you some common mistakes companies make when measuring the effectiveness of their security Awareness programs, including relying on a single piece of information, easy-to-detect phishing assessments, and creating one-size-fits-all tests. Let me help you build a quality program that actually works. Want to find out more about Security Awareness Training check out Phin Sec...

Joining me again today is cyber security expert Wes Spencer, today we discuss the relationship between Cyber Insurance and Human Vulnerability Management. We'll explore how they are related, and learn how improving human vulnerability management can change your cyber insurance policy and save you money. Wes Spencer is the Founder of Empath Cyber ( empathcyber.com ) you can follow Wes at: https://l...

Joining me today in the Gone Phishing boat is cyber security insurance expert Wes Spencer. We will share with you the 5 things you must have to make up a good cyber insurance policy. Wes Spencer is the Founder of Empath Cyber ( empathcyber.com ) you can follow Wes at: https://linktr.ee/wesspencer . Want more from Wes? Check out his blog post on the best practices that lead to cyber insurance . Wan...

Today I want to go through WHY security awareness training is important for both you the individual and for multi-service providers (MSPs). I’ll share with you some of the pitfalls of a bad SAT program and the benefits of having a good one. Want to find out more about Security Awareness Training check out Phin Securities https://www.phinsec.io/

I have built my whole business around the importance of good security awareness training. Hence, I want to share with you what exactly it is, and the goals around having a good security awareness program. Want to find out more about Security Awareness Training check out Phin Securities https://www.phinsec.io/

Today I want to focus on the human side of phishing because if you don't understand the importance of training your staff to recognize their vulnerabilities, you leave your business open to multiple threats. And it’s not an if but a when will it will happen to you. Want to find out more about Security Awareness Training check out Phin Securities https://www.phinsec.io/

In our inaugural episode, I thought it best to give you my take on what phishing is, and for those that already know what it is, I’ll share with you some ways to spot it and prevent it. Want to find out more about Security Awareness Training check out Phin Securities https://www.phinsec.io/

Welcome to Gone Phishing a weekly show that focuses on the human side of security. Twice a week I will dive into a new topic or thought and unpack the vulnerabilities around humans and social engineering to help you and your business become more cybercrime resistant. If I’ve hooked you in, why don’t you follow Gone Phishing on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen to your podcasts and ke...