Ep. 332 | Cybersecurity for Small Biz: A Veteran’s Mission to Protect Main Street

In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred comes to you live from the 2025 Veterans Florida Expo and Battle of the Pitch in Tampa, where he highlights the role of veterans in entrepreneurship. Tom sits down with Darwin Rivera, an Air Force veteran and founder of Guayama Group, a cybersecurity consulting firm dedicated to protecting small businesses. Darwin shares insights from his deep background in IT and cybersecurity, debunking the myth that small businesses aren’t targets for cyberattacks. He explains the real financial risks involved and how Guayama Group is working to make cybersecurity simple, affordable, and accessible—leveraging AI to drive down costs. Darwin also speaks on the impact of programs like Veterans Florida and the Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative in launching and growing his business. The episode wraps with actionable insights for small business owners and ways to stay connected with Small Biz Florida. This podcast episode was recorded live at the 2025 Veterans Florida Expo and Battle of the Pitches hosted at the Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore. This podcast is made possible by the Florida SBDC Network and sponsored by Florida First Capital.   Connect with Our Guest: https://www.guayamagroup.com