Lost In Cyberia
Cybersecurity doesn't have to be boring or a tick-box exercise. Annie-Mei Forster and Anika Guenov sit down with the people shaping the world of cyber: founders, researchers, and the occasional DEFCON after-party regular for honest, jargon-free conversations about what's actually going on in the industry. Because behind every threat, tool, and policy, there's a human story worth telling.
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Lost In Cyberia
Ep. 35 Cyber Safety for Small Business with Cyber Wardens
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Are you a small business owner wondering how to protect your business against scams and cyber attacks?
In this episode of Lost in Cyberia, we are joined by Kimberley Roberts-Salee, Head of Marketing & Communications at Cyber Wardens. Australia's free, government-funded cybersecurity training program for small businesses.
Kim brings a human take to a topic that can feel overwhelming. Coming from a small business marketing background, she's proof that you don't need to be an IT expert to protect yourself online.
We cover:
- The three most common cybercrimes targeting small businesses: inbox break-ins, invoice scams, and online banking fraud
- Why long, strong, unique passwords + multi-factor authentication are still the gold standard
- How cyber criminals are less 'hoodie guy in a basement' and more organised crime empires
- The real cost of a cyber attack: financial, mental, and reputational
- Why the fear approach to cybersecurity doesn't work, and what does
- The surprisingly cybersecurity-savvy world of acupuncturists
- Why your team needs a code word in the age of AI deepfakes
- And the simple habit that could save you thousands: just call and check
Whether you run a small business, work for one, or just want to protect yourself online, this episode gives you practical, jargon-free advice you can use today.
Visit cyberwardens.com.au to access free courses (including foundations, AI safety for small business, and supply chain security).
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