Cyber threats don’t just target large corporations, small and mid-sized businesses are often the most vulnerable. In this episode, Julina and cybersecurity expert Sam Disraelly, CEO of Your Tech Department, explore the financial, legal, and reputational risks business owners face and the proactive steps that can significantly reduce exposure. If you own a business, serve clients, or manage a team, this conversation is essential listening.
04:00 – One click can cost hundreds of thousands
08:30 – The “blast radius”: how one employee mistake spreads
11:30 – Why small & mid-sized businesses are prime targets (10–100 employees)
17:30 – What ransomware actually looks like in real life
18:20 – The 170-day problem: hackers lurk before they strike
21:00 – The true cost of a breach (downtime, legal, PR, reputation)
24:00 – FTC reporting requirements & legal exposure
31:00 – The NIST framework: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover
32:30 – The non-negotiables: your cybersecurity “stack”
36:20 – The cloud myth: Microsoft’s shared responsibility model
37:45 – Cyber insurance: what most business owners misunderstand
41:30 – How to vet your IT provider
44:30 – Cybersecurity as Fiduciary responsibility
48:20 – What to do in the first 24 seconds of a breach
53:20 – Emerging risks: AI, shadow IT & data ownership
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