On this episode of Elite Achievement, Kristin introduces us to JohnE Upgrade, a retired cybersecurity professional with 35 years of experience. JohnE authored the book “Don’t Hack” and is the founder of CyberD TV, which is the first streaming service dedicated to cybersecurity. He shares his expertise and passion with the general public to help in spreading knowledge about the importance of cybersecurity. 

In this episode, JohnE shares with us important information about different ways you can protect yourself, your business and even your children in the online world. 

Episode Highlights:

08:33 I knew this was going to happen – that there’s going to be crooks out there and they’re going to take advantage of this. It was the reason I was inspired to get into computer security which turned into cybersecurity. 

16:55 Cybersecurity defense is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s something that’s a grind which has to go on day after day. We would not only have to build our servers in our network to certain standards, but we’d have to implement them in perpetuity. 

24:14 I enjoy teaching people, and I also knew I was planting a seed there. I was able to eventually offset some of my responsibilities by educating others.

32:40 I think it all comes down to control for small businesses. Meaning don’t give out your passwords and don’t allow anyone access to do anything that might cause you problems. 

39:00 You need to back up your data – there’s nothing more critical than having your data backed up. All it takes is one accident to mess it all up.

48:50 The holy grail of any kind of scammer or hacker is your social security number. 

1:00:11 Communication is needed to keep your kids safe, so make sure to set clear guidelines for your kids. 

Resources

Useful Cybersecurity Links:

https://losspreventionmedia.com/an-a-z-plan-for-corporate-cybersecurity-success/

https://www.hvy.com/meagan-j-meehan/cyber-d-interview-with-cybersecurity-expert-johnny-young

https://totalsecurityadvisor.blr.com/cybersecurity/why-cybersecurity-and-change-control-go-together-like-peanut-butter-and-jelly/

https://youtu.be/i4b4xTA_LTI

https://cyberdefense.vhx.tv/tips-for-seniors-to-stay-safe

The latest quotes from JohnE in “Business Insider”:

https://www.businessinsider.com/by-halting-cyberattacks-threat-intelligence-gives-firms-an-advantage-2021-10

https://www.businessinsider.com/what-cyberattacks-mean-for-worldwide-security-2021-10

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