Hosts:

Justin Shelley — Phoenix IT Advisors | https://www.phoenixitadvisors.com/
Mario Zaki — Mazteck IT | https://www.mazteck.com/
Bryan Lachapelle — B4 Networks | https://www.b4networks.ca/

You moved your business to the cloud to simplify things. But what if that move actually increased your risk — and you didn't even know it?

In Episode 83 of UnHacked, Justin, Mario, and Bryan pull back the curtain on cloud and SaaS security — the ninth installment in their 12-part Cybersecurity Basics series. This episode tackles one of the most dangerous misconceptions in modern business: that "moving to the cloud" means you're secure, saving money, or simplifying your operations. Spoiler — it often does none of those things without the right setup.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why the cloud doesn't automatically secure or simplify your business
• The hidden risks of shared links, shadow IT, and expired user accounts
• Why single sign-on (SSO) is a double-edged sword — and how to protect it
• How former employees may still have access to your systems right now
• What admin account separation really means and why your IT person might be doing it wrong
• What a proper, proactive cloud security setup actually looks like

Whether you're already in the cloud or thinking about making the move, this episode will change how you think about who has access to your business — and what happens when you don't know the answer.

🔐 Not sure how secure your cloud setup really is? Get a free cybersecurity risk assessment at PhoenixITAdvisors.com
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