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Discover the shocking truth behind traditional phishing tests that will leave you questioning everything. One man's journey to revolutionize cyber literacy will make you rethink your approach to online security. Prepare to be amazed as you uncover the unexpected twist that is reshaping the way businesses protect themselves from cyber-attacks. But, is this groundbreaking solution the final answer? Find out more in this captivating transcript.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Uncover how proficiencies in cyber literacy can serve as a robust shield against ominous cyber threats.

• Discover the hidden perils and aftermaths associated with succumbing to hacker ransom demands.

• Learn about the inherent shortcomings of conventional phishing tests as tools for assessing cyber literacy.

• Realize the tremendous advantages that come with the utilization of password managers and maintaining solid password habits.

• Recognize the compelling importance of consistent cyber awareness training for workforce members. List 2

Cybersecurity is not just an IT problem, it's a business risk problem. It's about protecting your company from potential breaches and ransomware attacks that can cripple your operations. - Craig Taylor

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:00 - Introduction,

00:00:32 - What is Cyber Hoot?,

00:01:55 - Ransomware Attacks and Prevention,

00:06:11 - Flaws in Traditional Phishing Tests,

00:09:04 - Cyber Hoot's Phishing Simulation,

00:13:32 - Free Month of Training Offer,

00:14:13 - Social Engineering and Physical Security,

00:15:32 - Different Forms of Social Engineering,

00:16:05 - Importance of Password Hygiene,

00:17:34 - Multifactor Authentication and VPNs

Craig Taylor, CISSP certified in 2001, is a 25-year veteran of Cybersecurity. In 2014 he co-founded a cybersecurity company - Cyberhoot - to help SMB’s and MSPs become more cybersecurity aware and thus more cyber-secure. During his career, Craig has led cybersecurity organizations in Web Hosting (CSC), Finance (JP Morgan Chase), and manufacturing (Vistaprint). Additionally, Craig has built a cybersecurity consultancy delivering virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services to companies of all sizes (SMB’s to Enterprises). Craig is a Toastmaster (public speaking), a Rotarian (Portsmouth, NH), and a philanthropist having raised 100k by riding in the Pan Mass Challenge for the last 8 years. In his spare time he enjoys Hockey, Golf, Mountain Biking, his wife and 4 children.

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