Security

113 episodes on Security.

TierPoint’s Tara Kovaleski Exposes the Disaster Recovery Flaws That Are Costing Companies Millions

TierPoint’s Tara Kovaleski Exposes the Disaster Recovery Flaws That Are Costing Companies Millions

What if your entire business went offline right now? One company found out the hard way that 75% of their critical applications were unrecoverable in a disaster.

EP 174October 17, 2024•1 hr 5 min
The Cybersecurity Gaps That Could Deny Your Business Insurance Coverage

The Cybersecurity Gaps That Could Deny Your Business Insurance Coverage

Imagine this: A cyberattack hits your company, you file a claim… and your insurance refuses to pay. Why? Because your security didn’t meet the fine print requirements—requirements you never even knew existed.

EP 173October 17, 2024•7 min
Beyond Google & Microsoft: The Critical Email Security Layer You Need Now

Beyond Google & Microsoft: The Critical Email Security Layer You Need Now

Let’s play a quick game: If a hacker impersonated your CFO and sent an urgent payment request, would your company catch it? What about a malicious email that looks 99% identical to a real one? If you hesitated—even for a second—you’re already at risk. And no, Google and Microsoft’s built-in security won’t save you.

EP 172October 11, 2024•5 min
The $11 Million Security Illusion: Why Big Businesses Are Still Sitting Ducks with AJ King

The $11 Million Security Illusion: Why Big Businesses Are Still Sitting Ducks with AJ King

What if I told you $11M in security won’t keep you safe? Enterprises pour millions into cybersecurity, yet breaches persist. Are they securing their data or actually funding the next big hack?

EP 171October 7, 2024•1 hr 25 min
The Shocking Truth About IT Projects: You're Playing by Someone Else’s Rules

The Shocking Truth About IT Projects: You're Playing by Someone Else’s Rules

What if your IT project was never really up for debate? The reality is, 9 out of 10 times, the choices companies think they’re making have already been shaped by their past investments, vendor contracts, and infrastructure. You might be choosing between A and B—but was C ever an option?

EP 170October 4, 2024•11 min
The IT Strategy Blind Spot You Can’t Afford to Ignore - Neil Simbulan on What Companies Get Wrong

The IT Strategy Blind Spot You Can’t Afford to Ignore - Neil Simbulan on What Companies Get Wrong

What if the real threat to your company's growth isn’t budget, talent, or cutting-edge tech - but a critical IT blind spot you don’t even see?

EP 167September 23, 2024•1 hr 32 min
This One Mistake Could Cost You Your Entire IT Access

This One Mistake Could Cost You Your Entire IT Access

What if you woke up tomorrow and had no access to your business? No emails. No files. No way to communicate with your team or customers. Sounds like a nightmare, right? But for many businesses, this happens more often than you’d think—and it all comes down to one critical mistake.

EP 166September 20, 2024•7 min
Your Passwords Are Useless – Brent Feller on How Hackers REALLY Get In

Your Passwords Are Useless – Brent Feller on How Hackers REALLY Get In

Still think passwords keep you safe? Think again. Hackers don’t need your credentials anymore - so the real question is, what are they using to get in?

EP 165September 9, 2024•1 hr 40 min
The Shocking Event That Changed Online Banking Security and Disaster Recovery with Keith Lukes

The Shocking Event That Changed Online Banking Security and Disaster Recovery with Keith Lukes

Picture this: You wake up to discover your entire business, all your money—gone overnight. Panic sets in. Could you survive? In a world of relentless cyber threats, how secure is your data?

EP 164August 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Warning: Your Slack Messages Could Come Back to Haunt You in Court

Warning: Your Slack Messages Could Come Back to Haunt You in Court

Think your old Slack messages are gone? Think again. Even on free accounts, your chat history isn’t erased—it’s just locked behind a paywall, waiting to be uncovered when you least expect it. And if you ever face a legal dispute, those messages could suddenly become a major liability.

EP 162August 22, 2024•8 min
ITBroker.com: Because “Google IT Vendors” is Not a Strategy

ITBroker.com: Because “Google IT Vendors” is Not a Strategy

Ever feel like choosing an IT provider is just a shot in the dark? Scrolling through endless Google results, skimming vendor websites, and hoping you make the right call? That’s not a strategy—it’s a costly gamble. And it’s exactly what ITBroker.com helps you avoid.

EP 161August 16, 2024•10 min
SD-WAN, SSE & SASE Exposed: The Lies, the Hype, and the Truth

SD-WAN, SSE & SASE Exposed: The Lies, the Hype, and the Truth

SD-WAN, SSE, and SASE are supposed to revolutionize IT security and networking—but are they really as game-changing as vendors claim? Companies are burning cash on legacy infrastructure, getting locked into outdated security models, and falling for half-baked solutions that don’t actually solve performance and security issues. It’s time to cut through the noise.

EP 159August 9, 2024•15 min
Networking Secrets About SD-WAN, SSE & SASE That Vendors Won’t Tell You

Networking Secrets About SD-WAN, SSE & SASE That Vendors Won’t Tell You

Ever felt like networking vendors are speaking a different language? You're not alone. SD-WAN, SSE, and SASE are the latest buzzwords, but what do they actually mean for your business? If your IT team is still managing MPLS, VPNs, and unreliable failovers, you could be losing money and performance without even realizing it.

EP 158August 9, 2024•17 min
Why Your $80,000 Firewall is a Joke

Why Your $80,000 Firewall is a Joke

Would you buy a flip phone in 2025? No? Then why are businesses still spending $80,000 on firewalls designed for a world that no longer exists?

EP 157August 8, 2024•12 min
The $500M Nonprofit Saving Schools from IT Collapse – Dustin Young on the Cloud Strategy Behind It

The $500M Nonprofit Saving Schools from IT Collapse – Dustin Young on the Cloud Strategy Behind It

Schools are going digital! Find out how new technology makes learning easier and better.

EP 155August 5, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Why Being a Security Director is the Worst Job in Cybersecurity

Why Being a Security Director is the Worst Job in Cybersecurity

Imagine being hired to fail. You’re given a security budget that’s too small, a threat surface that’s too big, and when a breach happens? You’re the one getting fired. Welcome to the reality of a Security Director’s job.

EP 154August 2, 2024•12 min
The Red Flags of Shadow IT: What’s Running in Your Network Without You Knowing?

The Red Flags of Shadow IT: What’s Running in Your Network Without You Knowing?

Your IT team gets a frantic call—a critical business tool just went down. The problem? IT didn’t even know it existed. Welcome to Shadow IT: where employees unknowingly create security risks by using unauthorized apps. Could this be happening in your company right now?

EP 149July 24, 2024•6 min
Inside the CircleCI Hack: How One Click Unleashed a Security Nightmare

Inside the CircleCI Hack: How One Click Unleashed a Security Nightmare

Would you know if your systems had already been breached? CircleCI didn’t. They only found out after a customer raised the alarm. One click led to stolen credentials, hijacked infrastructure, and months of security chaos.

EP 148July 21, 2024•14 min
Why Global Giants Are Ditching Firewalls & Upgrading from SSE to SASE

Why Global Giants Are Ditching Firewalls & Upgrading from SSE to SASE

You wouldn’t build a house on a shaky foundation—so why rely on outdated firewalls and half-baked SSE solutions? Global enterprises are making the shift to SASE because security shouldn’t be an afterthought.

EP 147July 18, 2024•12 min
The 5-Step Formula to Buying IT Services Like a Pro—From 25 Years of Experience

The 5-Step Formula to Buying IT Services Like a Pro—From 25 Years of Experience

Buying IT services shouldn't feel like navigating a maze. Yet, many businesses waste time and money making the same costly mistakes—choosing the wrong provider, overpaying, or getting locked into bad contracts. But what if you could follow a simple, proven process to get it right every time?

EP 145July 12, 2024•8 min
The Worst Cybersecurity Mistakes That Make Hacking Your Business Easy

The Worst Cybersecurity Mistakes That Make Hacking Your Business Easy

Ever feel like cybersecurity is a never-ending hassle? You’re not alone. But here’s the harsh reality—hackers count on you thinking that way. Businesses lose millions every year due to easily preventable mistakes. Are you making the same errors that leave your doors wide open to cybercriminals?

EP 144July 11, 2024•10 min
How These Two Contract Clauses Almost Destroyed a Business

How These Two Contract Clauses Almost Destroyed a Business

What if a simple contract clause could put your business at risk?

EP 137June 21, 2024•12 min
How to Win Every IT Contract Negotiation: Insider Tips You Need!

How to Win Every IT Contract Negotiation: Insider Tips You Need!

Are you getting the best possible deal when signing IT contracts? Most businesses settle for terms that don’t benefit them—leading to overpaying, unnecessary commitments, and hidden fees. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

EP 134June 14, 2024•13 min
The Power of Core Behaviors: How Trust Can Transform Your Corporate Culture

The Power of Core Behaviors: How Trust Can Transform Your Corporate Culture

Have you ever felt like your company’s culture is just not clicking? That despite having core values, something is still missing? If your workplace isn’t built on trust, then you're likely missing a key ingredient for success.

EP 132June 12, 2024•5 min

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