The SMB Podcast: Recent Episodes
Marc Gibson/Mike Almeyda
Compromising a legitimate user account remains the easiest way for a threat actor to infiltrate networks. Mike and I discuss the role each user has in protecting data and how you can help prepare them for the responsibility. Security awareness training is an important part of keeping your business secure.
A key component of risk evaluation is understanding the cost of a potential event. What is the cost of a potential security breach? Beyond the cost of ransom demands and restoring your systems, Mike and I discuss aspects such as downtime, reputation, and the impact of your preparation.
The moment you feared has come- there's been a security incident in your business network. Your preparation and response will go a long way to determining if your business survives and how costly the outcome will be. Mike and I discuss how you can put a response plan in place that will minimize the impact an incident has on your business.
How does the culture of your business impact its results? Culture is the foundation for every aspect of your business, from profits to security. We discuss changes in the workplace due to the pandemic and remote work - how it affects employee retention, interaction, security, and things to consider when adapting to them. Our guest is Chuck Cooper with Whitewater Consulting.
Managing risk in your SMB is full time, multi-faceted job. Threats come from all directions- legal, finance, technology, HR, all with their specific considerations in compliance or protection. As a business leader trying to simply run a successful business, how can you keep up? We discuss with our guest, Michael Burger from NC Planning.
Cybersecurity in the Enterprise- Many times, small business leaders conclude cybersecurity is more of a consideration for larger organizations only. Mike and I bring on the SMB Podcast’s first guest, Britney Hommertzheim, Director of Cyber Operations at Cardinal Health, to discuss how cyber threats are not that different for enterprises and SMBs.
Vendor Due Diligence - It’s more important than ever to select partners who “fit” your business. The selection of a partner is about more much than how much they charge or even what they do for you. We discuss the various aspects you should evaluate in your vendor partnerships.
Operational Execution - What is the quickest and most effective way for you to consistently elevate the performance of your business? It’s ensuring that everyone involved knows what’s expected and how to deliver it. We discuss how you can align your team with the goals and expectations.
Does your budget support achieving your goals? Are your investments and resources aligned with your business priorities? We discuss why the budget process is important and how it can support achieving long-term success, no matter the size of your business.
Cybersecurity vs. Compliance Frameworks- So you better understand the threats you face on the internet, how do you protect against them? Cybersecurity frameworks exist to establish a blueprint for your security program. We discuss how they compare with compliance frameworks and why you should be using them in your environment to minimize the impact of cybersecurity threats your SMB faces.
Cybersecurity Landscape- Your SMB relies on the internet to connect with your customers, employees, and partners. The upside is amazing- but what are the risks associated with the technology? We discuss the scope of the security threats in today’s internet environment so you can more effectively consider how to protect your investment.