Protecting Your Small Business From Cyber Attacks

In this episode of the Prime Resources Podcast, Cybersecurity Expert, Mark T., explains what cybersecurity is and how to protect yourself from cyber-attacks.
Whether you are taking all the precautions at home or in your business, there is always a weak link. Discover what it could be and what appropriate steps you can take to defend yourself and your business.

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Protecting Your Small Business From Cyber Attacks Time Stamps

• (01:07) – About Mark and his cybersecurity expertise
• (02:35) – What is cybersecurity?
• (05:12) – Why should small businesses be worried?
• (07:14) – Are small businesses becoming a target?
• (09:32) – What are specific cyber attacks that small businesses should be aware of?
• (11:59) – Did you really win the lottery in Nigeria?
• (13:58) – How can a business protect itself?
• (16:28) – What are phishing and other types of attacks?
• (19:06) – You’re only as strong as your weakest link
• (20:54) – How do we educate our team?
• (25:42) – Does cyber insurance coverage exist?
• (28:23) – Cybersecurity resources
• (30:07) – Final thoughts

Resources For Protecting You and Your Business

• Federal Trade Commission
• Federal Communications Commission
• National Institute of Standards and Technology

About Mark T.

Mark’s focus is on operations and strengthening cyber securities programs. After graduating from the University of Washington in 2005, he pursued various management positions in different industries, such as risk management, recycling, private health care, and tech. During his time in the tech industry, Mark’s work with tech giants like Unity, Stripe, Lyft, and Qualtrics led him to pursue a degree in cyber security at Purdue University Global.

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