Kyan Firth - Cyber Risks and a Spiritual Struggle

A Leader’s Journey podcast

🌟 Join us for a raw and honest conversation about faith, business, and resilience! Our guest, Kyan, shares his journey of moving from the UK to the US, facing business challenges, and experiencing a spiritual transformation. 🌍 If you're a Christian entrepreneur or looking for inspiration, this is a must-listen! 🎙️🔥

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Finding Faith Through Struggle: Kyan moved to the US in July and experienced stress and a feeling of failure, struggling with providing for his household. He found solace in prayer walks and singing, but reached a low point in November, ranting at God. He questioned his faith and sought relief by pouring his emotions out to God.

Addressing Cyber Risk Governance and Strategic Thinking: Inadequate strategic thinking and cyber risk governance are prevalent issues among businesses. Companies should assess their risk exposure, understand the potential impact of cyber incidents on their reputation and finances, and ensure they have adequate cyber insurance in place.

The Importance of a Cyber Incident Plan: Organizations should have a cyber incident plan to manage potential cyber attacks effectively. Non-profits and small businesses are often less prepared and easier targets for hackers. A reputable IT MSP can help protect against cyber threats, but having a plan in place is crucial for handling incidents and minimizing fallout.

The Urgent Need for Cyber Threat Protection in Business: A friend attended an FBI workshop revealed an outdated Windows XP box would be hacked within seconds of connecting to the internet. As a cyber risk evangelist, Kyan emphasizes the importance of protecting businesses from cyber threats, suggesting implementing an incident plan, effective policies, and training awareness for employees to reduce risk exposure and to maintain a good reputation.

Enhancing Cybersecurity Through Staff Training and Data Loss Protection: Over 60% of cyber incidents could be avoided with better staff training, as most incidents involve human error. Implementing data loss protection tools can also help prevent such incidents. Lowered price points for these tools would encourage more organizations to invest in them, improving overall security. Business owners should invest in risk management to avoid losses in seconds and establish risk management protocols in their organizations.

Prioritizing Strong Security Measures in Organizations: Companies must have strong security measures in place to avoid potential legal issues, even if they have cyber insurance. Executives should be aware of their IT providers' security protocols to ensure compliance. Small businesses may face pushback on investing in security, but protecting their business from potential fines is crucial.