Cybersecurity for SMBs: Proactive Strategies to Stay Secure with Matthew Magee

The Adaptive Mindset

In episode 14 of The Adaptive Mindset, Brett Gallant interviews Matthew Magee, the Account Manager and Technical Consultant at Adaptive Office Solutions, as they dive deep into the world of cybersecurity, discussing the evolving landscape of cyber risks and the importance of adopting a proactive mindset for small and medium-sized businesses.

Tune in for valuable strategies and stories that can help organizations lead boldly and stay secure.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:11] Cyber risk awareness in businesses.

[00:05:42] Cybersecurity culture adoption.

[00:10:05] Multi-factor authentication benefits.

[00:12:52] Lifelong learning and personal growth.

[00:19:32] Cybersecurity recommendations for businesses.

[00:21:41] Deep fakes and digital security.

[00:26:07] Password reuse consequences.

[00:30:34] Cybersecurity programs for businesses.

[00:34:39] Managing cyber risk effectively.

QUOTES

• "Being a victim to a cyber attack can not only give you the threat of downtime or having to pay a ransom, but also the reputational risk that's associated with it." - Matthew Magee
• "Use your personal account for personal stuff, use your business account for business stuff. Let's keep those digital lives separate and secure them all.” - Matthew Magee
• "When we uplift other people and contribute and coach them and share what we've learned, not only do the people on the receiving end learn, it also has a tremendous impact on our own lives." - Brett Gallant

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Brett Gallant

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-gallant-97805726/

Matthew Magee

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-magee-96b63b18a/

WEBSITES

Adaptive Office Solutions: https://www.adaptiveoffice.ca/