Hosts:
Justin Shelley - https://www.phoenixitadvisors.com/
Mario Zaki - https://www.mazteck.com/

You can't secure what you can't see. In this critical episode of our baseline security series, Justin and Mario expose the dangerous reality of "shadow IT" - the hidden software, devices, and vulnerabilities lurking in your business that could be costing you everything.

From TeamViewer installations left wide open to former vendors still having backdoor access years later, discover why even the most well-intentioned businesses are sitting ducks for ransomware attacks. Learn the shocking truth about unprotected home computers accessing corporate data, outdated backup software creating attack surfaces, and why "we moved to the cloud" doesn't mean you're safe.

This episode delivers actionable steps every CEO needs to take THIS WEEK to identify their digital assets and close dangerous security gaps. Don't wait until you're the next headline - your business depends on knowing what you're protecting.

Hosts:
Justin Shelley - https://www.phoenixitadvisors.com/
Mario Zaki - https://www.mazteck.com/
Bryan Lachapelle - https://www.b4networks.ca/

Episode 76 kicks off a comprehensive multi-part series on baseline cybersecurity with a deep dive into identity and access control. The hosts reveal why courts can now pull your ChatGPT conversations in legal proceedings, and break down the critical difference between passwords and passphrases. Learn why shared accounts are a business owner's worst nightmare, discover the three essential Microsoft 365 security settings most companies miss, and understand why your ego might be your biggest security vulnerability. From conditional access policies to employee onboarding checklists, this episode provides non-technical business owners with actionable steps to protect their greatest asset - their business. The conversation includes real-world horror stories of access control failures and practical solutions for companies of all sizes.

Hosts:

Justin Shelley - https://www.phoenixitadvisors.com/
Mario Zaki - https://www.mazteck.com/

In this episode, Justin and Mario dive deep into why "I didn't know" isn't a legal defense when your business gets hit with a cyber attack. Using a realistic scenario of a 60-employee manufacturing company facing $180,000 in losses from ransomware, they explore how delayed IT decisions can devastate businesses overnight.

The hosts kick off a comprehensive mini-series on cybersecurity governance, frameworks, and compliance, breaking down complex topics for non-technical business owners. Mario shares real-world stories from his MSP practice, including the shocking reality of passwords taped to monitors and the doctor who simply didn't care about security.

Key topics covered: the true cost of cyber attacks, cybersecurity frameworks (CIS, NIST), multi-factor authentication beyond just Office 365, risk assessment strategies, and why business owners must take ownership of their cybersecurity decisions.

Whether your industry is regulated or not, this episode provides the foundation every business owner needs to make intelligent security decisions and protect their greatest asset: their business.