How to Stop Cyber Attacks From Destroying Your Business | Entrepreneurship | Ramon Ray | Presented by Bitdefender
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Young and Profiting (YAP) with Hala Taha: Entrepreneurship and Self-Improvement Podcast
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I've recognized this for a while, and I think as technology evolves, crime evolves with it, gets better and better. So it's a constant cat and mouse game of catch up.
You've built and scaled and exited so many different companies. You're a serial entrepreneur, a motivational speaker, an author. Talk to us about some of the biggest lessons.
What you see in the headlines of amazing media that we see on TV, it may be different than the reality of experience.
Running a business is not just about putting your face out there, growing. It's also about making sure you protect your business. What is it about small businesses that make them more vulnerable to these cybersecurity attacks?
We're so busy. We're clicking, clicking, clicking, clicking. Oh no, I just clicked on a text. Now I got hacked.
What are some of the common cybersecurity attacks that you see happen to small businesses these days?
You have phishing, you have ransomware, and you have malware.
Are there certain types of industries that need to be hyper alert?
Hala, I'm telling you, it's all of us. And the reason why, because...
Yeah, fam, you've got your hands full running your business, but here's the hard truth, and I want you to listen up. Small businesses are now the number one target for cyber attacks. One click, one weak password, one moment of distraction could cost you everything that you've built as an entrepreneur. And that's on top of everything else you've got to juggle. One minute we're thinking about customer service, the next minute hiring, managing people, putting out fires, and then also trying to keep our eyes on growth. It's a lot being an entrepreneur. So how do we balance it all without burning out or losing sight of what actually drives our business forward? And at the same time, protect ourselves from the hidden risks that nobody talks about.
That's why I'm so excited today to spend a little bit of time on cybersecurity, something we don't talk about often enough, with small business champion and serial entrepreneur, Ramon Ray. Ramon has started five companies, he's sold three of them, and he's a sought-after voice on entrepreneurship and small business success. He's also the small business ambassador for Bitdefender, one of the world's leading cybersecurity companies where he helps entrepreneurs safeguard their businesses in today's digital-first world. On top of that, Ramon has spoken on some of the biggest stages in the world, like South by Southwest, VConn, and the Aspire Tour, and he's the publisher of zoneofgenius.com and the author of The Celebrity CEO.
In today's episode, we're going to be talking about the hidden risks that can threaten everything you've worked so hard to build. Ramon will break down what those risks can look like, and more importantly, how you can protect your business without getting lost in all that tech jargon. We'll make it as easy as possible for you guys to understand. If you're an entrepreneur trying to juggle it all and still sleep at night, this conversation is one you don't want to miss. Ramon, welcome to Young and Profiting Podcast.
Thank you, Hala, for having me. Appreciate it. I know we're going to have a good time.
You've got just so much under your belt that I'm excited to talk to you about. And the first question that I have is really about your entrepreneurship journey. So you've built and sold multiple businesses, which is every entrepreneur's dream is to actually build and then exit a company. So talk to us about some of the biggest lessons that you've learned over the years being an entrepreneur.
Sure, I think that one is that what you see in the headlines of amazing media that we see on TV, it may be different than the reality of experience. And what I mean by that, Hala, for example, is yes, I've sold a few businesses, but a lot of them were just relationships. Let's say you and I, Yeah, what's up, girl? Listen, I built this for seven years. Oh, you want it? Okay. What are your needs? Can we do it? Or yeah, what's up to my dude or somebody who I know?
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