Safeguard Your Small Business: Cybersecurity Insights with Zach Sanford

enJune 19, 2023

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About this Episode

Hello and welcome back!

Yesterday was Father’s Day so I want to give a quick shout out to all the father figures out there! Today, I’m chatting with my husband Zach. He is an IT professional with knowledge in so many areas and he’s going to be allowing me to pick his brain on various tech topics that are important for any entrepreneur to consider. We’re starting with cybersecurity, which I feel is crucial when it comes to your small business, especially in this digital age. Give the episode a listen to find out ways to safeguard your business.

Main topics included in this episode:

Zach’s background in the IT field.
Essential and low-cost cybersecurity practices for entrepreneurs.
Common cyber attack methods and what to watch out for.

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Eli Lev - Dancin' on the Lawn

For full show notes, please visit the website.

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