Welcome to episode 2 of Business Battles: Force Multipliers. Today, host Rich Robertson, Owner & Operator of Computer Enhancement Systems, is joined by MJ Hermes, Senior VP at McGriff Insurance. Rich starts the conversation by sharing a story about one of his clients being hacked and what to watch for to prevent being scammed. Then, MJ discusses the dangers and types of social engineering, and what can be done about it. This episode dives deep into why businesses of all sizes should have cyber insurance, what policies can cover, and how it all works. If you are worried about being hacked, have been hacked, and want to know how to prevent it, this is the episode for you. Watch to the end for some golden advice on choosing an insurance provider.

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Host: Rich Robertson, Computer Enhancement Systems Owner & Operator

Guests: MJ Hermes - Senior VP At McGriff Insurance 

Time Stamps:

(00:00 - 01:17) Introduction 

(01:18 - 11:05) What to Look for in Scam / Hacker Emails

(11:06 - 20:42) Different Types of Social Engineering to Watch for

(20:43 - 27:33) How to Cambat Hackers / Training 

(27:34 - 36:24) Is Insurance Worth Having?

(36:25 - 40:52) What Insurance You Should Have / How it Works

(40:53 - 47:01) Experiences with Ransomware / Who Hackers Target

(47:02 - 53:20) Insurance Policies on Fraud and Forgery

(53:21 - 56:56) Advice when Choosing an Insurance Provider 

(56:57 - 57:37) Closing Remarks