Matthew Connor is the Founder and CEO of CyberLynx, a company specializing in cybersecurity and professional IT services for growing businesses. He began his programming career at 12, working as a coder for his father’s company, which sparked his passion for technology. Previously known as Your IT Department, CyberLynx focuses on protecting businesses from ransomware while offering premium IT support. Before launching his company, Matthew served as a human intelligence officer in the US Army for 17 years.

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Cyber threats are evolving rapidly, and many business owners feel overwhelmed by the risks. With cybercriminals using sophisticated AI-driven attacks, even small companies are vulnerable to data breaches, financial fraud, and operational shutdowns. How can businesses implement effective cybersecurity systems without breaking the bank?

According to cybersecurity expert Matthew Connor, protecting a business from cyber threats starts with simple, affordable steps. Companies can implement AI-backed endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems to monitor threats in real time. Additionally, security operations centers allow you to receive alerts of potential threats and fraudsters. Matthew also highlights the need for continuous employee training to prevent human error, which accounts for most security breaches.

In this episode of Systems Simplified, Adi Klevit interviews Matthew Connor, Founder and CEO of CyberLynx, about creating strong cybersecurity processes for businesses. Matthew shares tips for preventing phishing, best practices for email security, and why systemizing cybersecurity promotes long-term business resilience.