Daryl Urbanski and Van Santos discussed various cybersecurity threats and prevention strategies, including phishing scams, hacking, and password security. They emphasized the need for awareness, vigilance, and training to avoid falling victim to these scams. They also discussed the importance of protecting assets from cybercrime, updating systems and software, and being cautious when clicking on links or providing personal information online. Additionally, they shared their experiences and insights on how to handle brand attacks and reputation crises in businesses, including disavowing the attack, acknowledging it to protect the brand, and taking technical measures to prevent it from happening again.
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Interview Highlights
Cybersecurity and phishing prevention with an expert Van Santos
- Van shares expertise on phishing prevention and cybersecurity risks.
- Daryl Urbanski discusses cybersecurity and phishing scams, sharing his experience of receiving suspicious emails and training assistants to identify them.
- Urbanski emphasizes the importance of checking the email address and link in emails to avoid falling for scams, and shares his passion for helping others avoid cyberbullying.
- Van Santos passion for security and information assurance led them to pursue a career in the field.
- Van Santos lost their passion for programming and transitioned to the business side, leading to a newfound passion in security.
- Van Santos overcame struggle by prioritizing personal spiritual development (meditation, mindfulness, letting go of past).
- Founder syndrome can hinder growth when founder is not balanced personally, but letting go can free up confidence to allow others to lead.
Cybersecurity threats and the importance of protecting personal information
- Companies neglect cybersecurity, investing little in training or programs despite increasing attacks.
- People are oblivious to cybersecurity risks, despite being biggest targets.
- Hacking incidents can destroy businesses' communication channels and past customers.
- Van shares personal experience of cybercrime, losing entire bank account.
- Van advises audience to keep money in cash, invest in things, and be protective of bank accounts.
Cybersecurity tips for small businesses, including software updates and vigilance
- Van emphasizes the importance of keeping systems up to date and having reliable antivirus software.
- Van Santos advises being vigilant and aware of suspicious emails or messages, even from familiar contacts.
- Van Santos emphasizes the importance of using reputable antivirus software that is regularly updated to protect against new threats.
- Van Santos and Daryl Urbanski discuss the potential downsides of using free antivirus software, including the possibility of it containing viruses itself.
Cybersecurity and protecting personal information
- Daryl Urbanski and Van discuss cybersecurity and privacy, emphasizing the importance of being vigilant and protecting personal information.
- They highlight the risks of not backing up computer data, citing the recent Wanna Cry virus as an example of the potential consequences.
- Van Santos hypothesizes that hackers were motivated by money, not just destruction.
- Daryl Urbanski questions why people focus on illegal activities when they could use their skills for productive purposes.
- Companies should have processes in place for onboarding and offboarding employees to manage access and reduce risk.
Cybersecurity threats to businesses, including employee negligence, phishing, and social engineering
- Daryl Urbanski and Van Santos discuss the biggest threats to businesses, with employees and phishing being the top concerns.
- Employees' negligence and hostility, as well as social engineering, can pose significant risks to businesses.
- Daryl Urbanski shares personal experiences with security measures at banks, highlighting the importance of vigilance and awareness.
- Urbanski raises concerns about employees' negligence, hostility, and fishing attacks, emphasizing the need for password management tools and security protocols.
Password security and sharing login info in a business setting
- Van advises being vigilant when checking emails from unknown sources, as typos and misspellings can indicate phishing attempts.
- Van recommends using password managers like LastPass to securely store and generate complex passwords.
- Organizations should consider shared logins for tools to avoid security risks.
- Some companies charge per person for tool usage, which can be seen as a money grab.
Cybersecurity threats and potential solutions
- Van Santos predicts a bleak future for cybersecurity due to projected economic impacts from cybercrime.
- Van Santos believes a revolutionary change will occur after a major cyber attack occurs, leading to increased investment in prevention.
- Van Santos predicts biometrics (fingerprinting, iris scanning) will replace passwords.
- Two-factor authentication is needed for widespread adoption.
- Daryl Urbanski shares personal experience of server hacking and email spamming.
- Urbanski's team struggles to fix hacked domain, protect against future attacks.
How to handle email hacking and protect brand reputation
- Van suggests disavowing oneself from spam listings by issuing a press release and taking technical measures.
- Van Santos recommends approaching spam list trackers with evidence to clear up listings.
- Van explains formula for protecting brand after hacking: brand management, acknowledgement, and technical fixes.
- Daryl Urbanski provides example of company responding to hacking incident with public announcement and technical fixes.
Protecting businesses from data breaches and cybersecurity threats
- Daryl Urbanski shares insights on handling crises in business, emphasizing the importance of being forthcoming and honest.
- Van provides cybersecurity services to businesses, including testing and consulting.
- Contact Van Santos at [email protected]) or (469) 407-5392 for more information.
- Daryl Urbanski and Van Santos discuss simple steps for onboarding and offboarding staff, as well as tests to run for business growth.
- Listeners are encouraged to reach out for help with challenges, goals, and overcoming obstacles.
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