Scott Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems, a 52-year-old, New Jersey-based provider of advanced, world-class wireless test and security solutions. He is the author of three best-selling security books: Hacked Again, Cybersecurity is Everybody’s Business, and Senior Cyber.

Scott is a highly sought-after author and expert for live security events, media appearances, and commentary on the topics of ransomware, wireless threats, drone surveillance and hacking, and cybersecurity for consumers, and small businesses. He is often seen on ABC News, Bloomberg TV, Al Jazeera America, CBS This Morning News, CNN, Fox Business, and many more networks.

Scott also serves as the CSO and Chief Media Commentator for Cybersecurity Ventures and sits on several cyber advisory boards for various companies.

In this episode, Jason and Scott discuss:

• The deep impact of family influence on career paths and personal growth
• The lessons learned from cyber-attacks and the critical need for vulnerability assessments
• Strategies for creating and managing strong passwords to improve personal and corporate security
• The significance of a proactive cybersecurity strategy and the limitations of cyber insurance
• The vulnerabilities of the elderly to scams and the benefits of digital payment technologies for improved transaction security

 Key Takeaways: 

• No one is immune to cyber threats; ongoing education and vulnerability assessments are key to security.
• Strong, unique passwords and the strategic use of password managers are essential in protecting against cyber threats.
• Multi-factor authentication is a crucial basic cybersecurity practice for businesses to adopt.
• Businesses should focus on proactive cybersecurity strategies to minimize the risk and cost of cyber-attacks.
• The elderly are at particular risk for scams, making education and safe technology use critical; digital payment methods offer enhanced security against fraud.

“Go back to the basics. What you and I can control, your listeners can control. Take that extra 10 seconds and use multi-factor authentication. If you're a business leader, enforce it. And not just at the IT level, but from the top down. I always say it has to be implemented from the CEO all the way down to the janitor. Everyone has to appreciate the importance of cybersecurity in an organization, including their vendors and partners. The world would be a safer place.”

 - Scott Schober

Connect with Scott Schober:

Websites: https://www.bvsystems.com/ , https://scottschober.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/snschober/ 

Scott’s BOOKS: https://scottschober.com/cybersecurity-is-everybodys-business/

Connect with Steve and Jason:

LinkedIn: Jason or Steve

Website: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking 

Email: [email protected]

Show notes by: Angelo Paul Tagama

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