UnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses

How will tariffs impact cybersecurity? As costs rise, we will be forced to make difficult decisions. Many will choose not to upgrade old technology which gives the bad guys a huge advantage. Here's what to do about it.

Last week we talked about how AI can improve processes and output. Today, we’re going to talk more about the security side of AI.

Like all things in tech, AI is a tool that can be used for good or bad. Today we talk with Chase Friedman, managing partner of Alpine Anchor, about leveraging AI to improve processes, outputs, and profitability.

This week we talk with Jonathan Steele, a prominent high-stakes divorce attorney who doubles as a cybersecurity expert. At Steele Fortress, Jonathan leverages his unique blend of legal and cybersecurity expertise to provide comprehensive cybersecurity and privacy consulting services. His deep understanding of both the legal and technical aspects of cybersecurity and privacy makes him a valuable as...

Compared to 2023, ransomware attacks increased 4x in 2024. Why? Because it's EASY! With RaaS (Ransomware as a Service), anyone can be a successful bad guy. On average, it only takes someone 74 minutes to pull off a cyberheist. No skills required.  This is the problem. Take a listen to learn the solution.

It's bad enough that cyber-thugs are coming for our businesses. And our bank accounts. But there's a new threat that is gaining traction: class-action lawsuits. But there's good news! A Plan of Action with Milestones (POAM for short) is your get-out-of-jail-free card. Listen up... and we'll break it down!

Tim Golden of Compliance Scorecard joins us to discuss the meaning and importance of measuring against an official security framework

As business owners and execs, we are responsible for EVERYTHING! While cybersecurity may not be your native language, it is critical to learn enough to make informed decisions. UnHacked is a great place to start! Today we talk with Christian Espinosa about the cybersecurity basics, as well as his 7 Step Secure Methodology. 

In today’s episode, we talk about a disgruntled doctor, his real/understandable problems, and [perhaps] a bigger problem with mindset; and as always, wrap it up with the formula to protect your business from Boris Grishenko. 

How do you REALLY know that your IT company has you properly protected? How do you know you are getting what you pay for? This is one decision where you cannot afford to be wrong.

Most business owners think a major cyber incident won’t happen to them—until it does. In this powerful episode of UnHacked , Robert Cioffi shares the real story of what happened when his systems went down and his company faced every leader’s worst fear. This isn’t about theory—it’s about resilience, company culture, and the choices that define you in a crisis. We also discuss: What to do when you’...

In his book "Future Crimes", Marc Goodman said something that has been burned in my brain for years: “If you think technology can solve your security problems, then you don’t understand the problems and you don’t understand the technology. Cybersecurity is a people problem, not just a technical one.” What's the #1 threat to your organization? IT'S US! WE ARE THE PROBLEM! The truth is, we can follo...

Data backup used to be simple: a tape drive on the server and you're good to go! Now data lives everywhere. Taming this beast can be a challenge to say the least. Here's a quick-start guide: Go through each department and major function in your business (BizDev, Operations, Finance, HR, etc.) Identify the technology used for each Make a note of where the associated data is stored Create a plan for...

For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we decided to do something special. So over the next 3 weeks we will deep-dive on each of these areas and give you a list of what needs to be done, as well as how you can verify that it’s implemented. This week: Protect Your Technology

In today’s episode, we are going to answer the burning question I know you all have: “What in the hell is the Dark Web?” Spoiler alert, we talk about the tame stuff on here. It is a vile place to hang out. That said, our breach breakdown of the week is 23andMe. This is old news, but the proposed settlement is happening now. … Then, as always, we’ll wrap it up with the formula to protect your busin...

In today’s episode, we are going to talk about how to spot a phishing email (and how to get your whole company to do the same), dive into a $5 Million lawsuit for not paying the ransom, and as always, wrap it up with the formula to protect your business from Boris Grishenko.

In today’s episode, we are going to talk about how to make sure ALL of your critical data is backed up, we’ll break down 2 specific security events that sent over a quarter million dollars up in smoke, and as always, wrap it up with the formula to protect your business from the likes of Boris Grishenko. 

In this week's episode, we help business owners get proper cyber security insurance coverage, and make sure it’s paid in an emergency. 

In this episode, we talk about how to know the difference between good and bad popup alerts, break down the largest data leak ever, and as always, wrap it up with the formula to protect your business from Russian hackers.

In prepping for this episode, I ran a quick survey of those who work from home. There was a consistent theme: the flexibility is nice but the loneliness is real. Here's how to help your team deal with the challenges while ensuring security and productivity.

This week we discuss bank fraud and lessons learned from the CrowdStrike debacle.  

What do Mormon Crickets have to do with cybersecurity? TBD. Meanwhile, here are some crucial protections you need to have in place before you leave for that next business trip or family vacation.

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