Protecting Your Business from Cybercrime with Adam Anderson

Today I’m thrilled to have Adam Anderson on as our guest. Adam is a longtime small business owner who also happens to be one of the leading authorities on small business cybersecurity. He is a serial entrepreneur, author, and founder and chairman of Palmetto Security Group. With twenty years in cybersecurity, and thirteen as a small business owner, Adam is positioned to understand both sides of the cybersecurity equation in a way most aren’t.   Key Takeaways: [1:41] Josh has been a victim of cyber fraud. [2:32] Adam has been involved in starting fourteen companies. [3:55] How did Adam become involved in cybersecurity? [5:15] Business owners naively assume that they won’t be affected by cybercrime. [7:50] What are the main cybersecurity threats that business owners should be on the lookout for? [9:59] What should business owners look for in a cybersecurity insurance policy? [16:11] The impact of a single cybercrime can be huge. [17:42] Adam is offering a free, online self assessment for Franchise Euphoria listeners at adamanderson.info/euphoria. [19:22] Most cyber attacks happen to small businesses. [23:11] Who is the Shadow Broker? [24:45] To learn more, please visit adamanderson.info/euphoria. [26:05] Thanks again for listening, and please, reach out to Josh anytime through email at [email protected]. If you enjoyed this interview, please leave us a review on iTunes.   Mentioned in This Episode: [email protected] Palmetto Security Group Small Business Cyber Security: Your Customers Can Trust You...Right?, by Adam Anderson and Tom Gilkeson “Cyber Crime Isn’t About Computers, It’s About Behavior,” Ted Talk by Adam Anderson AdamAnderson.info