Ep. 53 - A Guideline for Remote Worker Security with James Hatzell of Skout Cybersecurity

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Cyber criminals are exploiting COVID 19 in an attempt to hack us for their own gain and it is up to us to protect ourselves from cyber scams and hackers. Every new device or online service that improves our life also opens doors for attackers to discover our passwords, banking accounts, personal photos and any other personal information.

This episode is perfect for you if you are wondering what you can do right now to protect yourself while working from home on a personal and professional level, on a personal level, and away from the office.

Digital security is one of the most important and least understood aspects of our daily lives. But it doesn’t have to be that way. So with me here today is James Hatzell of Skout Cybersecurity, to help us rest more easily knowing that we’re protected, our families are protected, our businesses are protect from digital attacks. Prior to Skout Cyber Security James served as the CTO for a healthcare start-up and holds degrees in both Information Sciences and Cybersecurity from Penn State University.

00:00 - 01:30 Barb's Intro

01:30 - 1:50 Meet James Hatzell

01:51 - 03:19 About Skout Cyber Security

03:20 - 14:28 What are some steps people can take to protect their business?

14:29 - 17:20 How has Skout pivoted during COVID?

17:21 - 19:55 What is the biggest trend that James Hatzell has seen recently in cybersecurity?

19:56 - 20:49 What is the most important thing James Hatzell has ever learned?