Cyber Snacks

Episode 8: A View From the Inside

Gary Bockelman, Chief Operating Officer of Wood + Lamping LLP, joins us to discuss the most impactful tool he's implemented internally to improve cybersecurity awareness across his workforce.

Episode 7: Strengthening Your Weakest Link

Jim Abbot, of Ashton Solutions, joins me to stress the importance of training. A deadbolt on the front door doesn't protect you when you voluntary unlock it at 2am. The same can be said of cybersecurity. Users can easily undermine security initiatives through mistakes. That's why many people feel training might give the best "bang for your buck" over all cybersecurity spending options.

Episode 6: Antivirus Is Not Enough

This week, Travis Grundke, from Ashton Solutions, joins me to explain what "Endpoint Protection" is. I'll give you a hint...it's NOT antivirus. Oh, no, it's much more!

Episode 5: Plan Now to Survive Later

This week, I welcome Tyler Meyer, from FourQ. Tyler has an extensive background in cybersecurity. In this episode, Tyler is discusses how important it is to have a tested backup and disaster recovery plan in order to maximize your chances of surviving a cyber attack. It's not a question of "if", but "when" your business will be subject to a cyber attack. So, in addition to ensuring appropriate protections are in place, be ready to react.

Here is the link to the study Tyler references in our discussion: 2021 Security Outcomes Study for Small to Midsize Businesses (SMBs) (cisco.com)

Episode 4: Prepping For Cyber Insurance Applications

Guest, Rick Creel, of the Ohio State Bar Association Insurance Agency, provides listeners with the single most important thing they should do BEFORE applying for Cyber Insurance Coverage.

Episode 3: Trust But Verify

Join our guest, Andy Jones, CEO of Fortress Security Risk Management, as he shares his number 1 tip for improving your cybersecurity.

Episode 2: A Hidden Benefit of Password Managers

I've been a proponent of password managers for years. In this episode, I'm going to give you 3 important tips to use a password manager properly, and then I'm going point out a SURPRISE BENEFIT that even I didn't expect when I started using a password manager.

Episode 1: Goals and Ground Rules

In our first episode, we will cover why Cyber Snacks exists, what goals we hope to achieve, and what ground rules we will be following.