Protect Your Business From Cyber Attacks.
Cybersecurity expert Nick Mullen shares how you can protect your business from cyber attacks. Small businesses are often the target for today’s most dangerous cyber threats.
Cyberattacks are no longer just a threat to large corporations – small business owners are now the most frequent and most vulnerable targets. In this episode of The How of Business, Henry Lopez speaks with cybersecurity expert and Entoo Security founder Nick Mullen about how you can protect your business from cyber attacks using clear, practical, and affordable strategies.
Nick breaks down the modern cyber threat landscape, including:
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Ransomware and extortion scams
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AI-powered phishing emails and voice impersonations
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The myth of “I’m too small to be a target”
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The importance of email access controls and proper backups
They also explore the FTC Safeguards Rule, which now applies to many more small businesses, and what it means to be compliant. Nick emphasizes the importance of understanding where your data lives, limiting who can access it, and training your team to spot threats before they cause damage.
“You might think you’re too small to be a target, but $50,000 is a huge payday for a criminal overseas—and they can attack thousands of small businesses every day,” Nick warns.
Whether you run a solo business or have a growing team, this episode will give you the clarity and steps you need to protect what you’ve worked so hard to build.
Nick Mullen is the founder of Entoo Security, a full-service cybersecurity firm helping small businesses including accountants, bookkeepers, and service providers meet compliance standards and avoid devastating cyberattacks. He has nearly two decades of experience in security, compliance, and governance.
Protect Your Business From Cyber Attacks – FAQ:
Question: Why are small businesses being targeted more by hackers?
Answer: Because they typically lack the protections larger companies have, making them easier to exploit and a $10K–$50K hit is significant to both the criminal and the small business owner.
Question: What is ransomware and how does it work?
Answer: Ransomware encrypts your data and systems and holds them hostage until you pay a ransom, often with no guarantee you’ll get your data back even if you do pay.
Question: What does the FTC Safeguards Rule mean for small businesses?
Answer: It requires certain businesses (especially those in financial services) to implement a formal cybersecurity program, even if they’re small.
Question: Is having cyber insurance enough?
Answer: No. Many policies don’t cover the full cost of an attack, especially if you weren’t following best practices at the time of the breach.
Episode Host: Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and the host of this episode of The How of Business podcast show – dedicated to helping you start, run, grow and exit your small business.
Resources:
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- How to Catch a Phish: A Practical Guide to Detecting Phishing Emails by Nicholas Oles
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