#115: What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know About Cybersecurity with Brady Helkenn

Brady Helken returns to the podcast to talk about his new book IT for the 99% and why small business owners need to stop treating tech like an afterthought. From cybersecurity myths and tool sprawl to disaster recovery planning and budgeting for inevitable upgrades, this episode is a masterclass in running a smarter, safer business.Why listen: If you run a small business (especially solo or with a small team) and think “that won’t happen to me,” this conversation will challenge that mindset and give you practical steps to protect your data, your reputation, and your revenue.Key Takeaways:Intentionality is everything. Most tech disasters don’t happen because business owners are “stupid.” They happen because decisions were made on autopilot.Security isn’t about trust. It’s about risk management. Limiting access protects your business from external threats, not from your team.Free tools come with hidden costs. Using personal Gmail for your business or sharing logins instead of assigning permissions can create major vulnerabilities.Budget using depreciation, not panic. If you wait until your laptop crashes to replace it, you’re reacting, not planning.Always verify using a different communication method. In today’s AI-driven scam environment, never confirm suspicious messages through the same channel they came from.Guest & Host Information:Guest, Brady Helkenn, Principal & Jedi Master at BH Tech ConnectionCo-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX MarketingCo-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing StrategiesConnect with Brady:On https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradyhelkennVisit BH Tech Connection: https://bhtechconnection.com Visit Deluxe Sabers: https://www.deluxesabers.comGrab a copy of the book, IT for the 99%: The Small Business Owner’s “IT Hat” Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FN8JF43S Connect with us:On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaketheLeap-Today On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taketheleap_today Find Ashlan on Instagram & LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/ashbeanpdxmktg https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlan-glazier-anderson Find Tory on Instagram & LinkedIn https://www.instagram.com/imaginemarketingstrategies https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaproppe The Course: The Take the Leap course contains everything you need to know to successfully launch your business now. Sign up today to join the course and get support from Ashlan & Tory who will guide you through your journey as a new entrepreneur.Sign up here: https://www.taketheleap-today.com/the-course Like our content? Be sure to subscribe and review! Want to keep in touch? Find us on:YoutubeInstagram