E93: Michael Beecher: Keeping Your Business Safe: The Reality of Cyber Threats |

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Michael Beecher's insights into the reality of cyber threats and the steps businesses need to take to protect their data are incredibly valuable.

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00:00 - Introduction to Data Security Threats
01:20 - Meet Michael Beecher of EscapeWire
02:39 - Michael's Journey into IT and Cybersecurity
04:12 - Early Experiences In Computer Networking
06:04 - Michael’s Leap of Faith Into the IT World
07:51 - Michael’s Early Experiences in Entrepreneurship
09:32 - EscapeWire's Role in IT Management
10:40 - Common Cybersecurity Threats for Small Businesses
13:34 - The Primary Goals of Cyber Attacks
15:54 - Real-World Cyber Attack Examples
17:44 - The True Risk of Cyber Attacks on Small Business
19:47 - The Advantages of Cloud-Based Services
22:05 - How The Pandemic Improved Security
23:07 - The Evolution of Cybercrime
26:50 - Decrypting the Unbreakable Code
28:03 - Zero Trust and Client Protection
29:16 - Economic Fragility and Cybersecurity Threats
30:11 - Mutually Assured Destruction in IT
33:26 - AI and Machine Learning in Cybersecurity
35:36 - Cybersecurity for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses
36:39 - The Importance of Risk Assessment
39:41 - Leadership and Michael’s Book Recommendation
44:16 - The Three Words Michael Wants to Be Remembered By
45:44 - The One Change Michael Would Make to The World
47:08 - How to Connect with Mike and EscapeWire