Cyber Security for small businesses, with IT services and cybersecurity experts Gary Pica.

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Cybersecurity threats are a growing risk for small businesses. In this episode, Henry Lopez speaks with Gary Pica, a pioneer in IT services and cybersecurity, about practical strategies to protect small businesses from cyber threats.

Learn how to reduce risks, implement strong security measures, and plan for potential cyberattacks.

Gary Pica is a pioneer in IT services, having built one of the first managed service providers (MSP) in 1996. After scaling his business into a multi-million-dollar company, he sold it and dedicated his career to helping IT service providers grow and improve cybersecurity solutions.

Gary is now General Manager of TruMethods at Kaseya, where he has helped over 2,000 IT companies build profitable, scalable businesses.

Episode Breakdown:

• The increasing risk of cyber threats for small businesses
• Why small businesses are prime targets for hackers
• Common cybersecurity mistakes business owners make
• The importance of outsourcing IT security to managed service providers
• Essential security measures every small business should implement
• How cybercriminals exploit small business vulnerabilities
• Building a cybersecurity incident response plan
• The role of cybersecurity awareness training for employees

Top 3 Takeaways:

1. Cyberattacks are inevitable—small businesses must plan as if they will be targeted.
2. Basic security measures like multi-factor authentication (MFA) and backups can prevent major breaches.
3. Outsourcing IT security to a Managed Service Provider (MSP) ensures expert-level protection.

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