The Digital Shift

AI education, cybersecurity training, and community empowerment—TekHub Labs is changing lives. In this episode of The Digital Shift, we explore how Deonté Caesar, Chief Executive Officer of TekHub Labs, is using AI and cybersecurity to transform communities and help disenfranchised individuals break into the tech industry. TekHub Labs, a nonprofit organization, focuses on upskilling teachers, medi...

Cybersecurity and AI in EV charging — a critical intersection shaping the next wave of sustainable infrastructure. In this episode of The Digital Shift, we explore how AI automation, cyber defense, and operational monitoring are transforming electric vehicle charging networks. Our guest, Anders Viden, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at EcoSec Works, reveals how their AI-powered platform is...

AI patents, intellectual property law, trademark protection, and copyright risks are changing fast — and few understand this better than Anthony Verna, Managing Partner of Verna Law, P.C. In this episode of The Digital Shift, we explore how boutique firms are helping tech founders and AI innovators safeguard their ideas and digital assets in an evolving legal landscape. With a background in comput...

AI and storytelling are reshaping the world of public relations. Discover how Salient PR’s Justin Mauldin is redefining the PR landscape for tech startups and cybersecurity firms — leveraging AI, creativity, and senior-level expertise to deliver impact in an evolving media world. In this episode of The Digital Shift, we dive into how Justin built a fast-growing PR agency that doubled revenue this...

Cybersecurity risk is skyrocketing—but most businesses still underestimate it. In this episode of The Digital Shift, we talk with David Strom, Owner of David Strom Inc., a legacy media platform that has been shaping cybersecurity conversations since 1992. With decades of experience covering IT and security journalism, Strom brings an insider’s view on what companies still get wrong about cyber ris...

Cybersecurity for small businesses has never been more critical. With AI-powered cyber threats, data breaches, and rising compliance demands, smaller firms are now ground zero in the digital battlefield. In this episode of The Digital Shift, we explore why simplicity, education, and trust are the ultimate defense. Our guest, Greg Pfleider, CEO of Accelerate 2 Compliance, reveals how his company he...

The world of IT Asset Management (ITAM) is transforming — again. As companies race into AI, SaaS, and cloud computing, the entire foundation of license management and data accountability is being rewritten. In this episode of The Digital Shift, we sit down with Jeremy Boerger, Owner & Founder of ITAM Coaches, and author of Rethinking Information Technology Asset Management. Jeremy breaks down...

Cybersecurity education, phishing prevention, and AI training collide in this must-see episode of The Digital Shift. Discover how behavior-focused learning can stop up to 99% of cyberattacks before they begin. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Feliks Kravets, Founder & Head of Learning and Development at CyberSecurityEasy.com — a company revolutionizing cybersecurity awareness through huma...

Confusion, chaos, and crisis — that’s where most begin their cybersecurity for small business journey. In this episode of The Digital Shift, we dive deep with Jaime Barraza, Owner & Fractional CTO of Rogue 41, on how he’s turning reactive security cultures into proactive, confident operations that thrive in the digital age. Jaime explains how most SMBs don’t fail security out of neglect — they...

AI insider threats and misconfigurations are redefining cybersecurity’s front lines. Discover how artificial intelligence, weak password habits, and global hiring scams are fueling the next wave of digital breaches in this episode of The Digital Shift. In this conversation, we sit down with Jerry Chappee, Co-Founder & CTO of Eagle Global Cybersecurity, a leader in red teaming, compliance scann...

Cyberattacks destroy small businesses every day — but what if cybersecurity was finally attainable? Small business cybersecurity, AI risk management, and digital trust — this episode reveals how SMBs can finally achieve attainable cyber defense through smarter IT foundations and human-first strategies. In this episode of The Digital Shift, we sit down with Sam van Dalen, Co-Founder & Managing...

Your city could be one cyberattack away from chaos. 💥 From AI-powered hacking to quantum encryption risks, local governments and hospitals are now prime targets in a growing cyber war. In this episode of The Digital Shift, we talk with Alfred Ortiz, CEO of CSD Cyber, about how attackers exploit weak municipal systems—and what it really takes to protect the infrastructure that keeps our communitie...

Small businesses are now the number one target in the global cyber war — yet most remain unprotected. In this episode of The Digital Shift, we dive deep into how AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity for the companies that need it most. Our guest, Ethan Hays, CEO of Cybee AI, is on a mission to democratize enterprise-grade cybersecurity for small businesses. Cybee AI enables owners to set up full pr...

The Digital Shift brings you another powerful episode on the future of cybersecurity, AI, and digital defense. In this conversation, we uncover how today’s global threat landscape is evolving, and what business leaders must know to stay ahead. In this episode, we sit down with Mark Prys, Co-Founder & COO of Eagle Global Cybersecurity. With years of leadership and hands-on experience, Mark shar...

In this episode of The Digital Shift, we explore how artificial intelligence and advanced risk intelligence are transforming compliance, governance, and cybersecurity resilience. Our guest, Lily Yeoh, Founder & CEO of C1 Risk, shares her expertise in helping organizations simplify and automate their risk and compliance strategies. With years of experience bridging technology and governance, Li...

Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue—it’s a business survival strategy. In this episode of The Digital Shift, Jeffrey Lyon, Founder & CEO of The Cyber Wild, reveals how AI-driven threats, data poisoning, and ransomware are reshaping the security landscape for small and medium businesses. With 30 years in IT and 20 years in cybersecurity, Jeff brings a candid, jargon-free approach to protecting...

Discover the psychology hack reshaping cybersecurity training. Learn how positive reinforcement, AI, and cyber literacy are driving a true training revolution in this episode of The Digital Shift. In this episode, we sit down with Craig Taylor, Co-Founder & CEO of CyberHoot. With over 25 years of cybersecurity experience and leadership roles at CSC, JP Morgan Chase, and VistaPrint, Craig has d...

Welcome back to The Digital Shift 🎙️—where we explore the edge of innovation, technology, and business. In this episode, we sit down with Doug Jorgensen, Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Mysterious Innovations. Doug brings a unique background as a physician, certified professional coder, and data-driven strategist. From advising the FBI and DEA to delivering medical care for major touring ac...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Digital Shift! 🎙️ In this conversation, George Just, a seasoned sales executive and Chief Revenue Officer with over 30 years of experience in sales and leadership, shares powerful insights from his career—contributing to multiple $100M+ exits and a $2B acquisition as one of the earliest sales hires. This episode explores the evolution of the cybersecurity i...