Since the Internet has become an important part of our lives, the cyberattacks have grown in number, significance, and the damage they can do to us. Unfortunately, most people still don’t take cybersecurity seriously because they believe only the important institutions are targeted.  

But, as our guest today stressed many times in this episode, everybody is a target, regardless of their financial status, and it’s our job to protect ourselves. Luckily, as cyberattacks intensify, so does cybersecurity, and there are people like Dr. Cole that have made it their mission to make cyberspace a safe place to live, work, and raise a family.  

Dr. Eric Cole is a distinguished cybersecurity expert and keynote speaker, with more than 30 years of experience, who helps organizations curtail the risk of cyber threats. He has worked with a variety of clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to top International organizations, banks, CIA, and he’s been the featured speaker at many security events and has been interviewed by several chief media outlets, such as CNN, CBS News, Fox News, 60 Minutes.  

Eric focuses on creating, enhancing, and solving complex problems. He is the founder of Secure Anchor Consulting – a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions and services. As you can tell by this description already, he’s the go-to guy for all the cybersecurity concerns you might have, whether in your personal or your professional life.  

If you want to find out more about the first steps you can take right now, to protect your online life, then tune into Episode 240 of Becoming Your Best, and learn cybersecurity 101 from an industry expert!  

Some questions I ask: 

• What’s your background, and how did you end up in cybersecurity? (02:22) 
• How did you keep your feet under you with all those noes, and keep moving forward and looking for the ‘Yes’? (07:30) 
• How do you help people in the cybersecurity space? (12:14) 
• What are some of your favorite stories from being a hacker for the CIA? (13:42) 
• What are some of the dangers of cyberspace? (15:11) 
• How do we recognize these cybersecurity threats and protect ourselves from them? (17:46) 

In this episode, you will learn:  

• The importance of always asking questions even if no one else is. (03:39) 
• Persistence is the key to finding the “Yes” you need. (04:44) 
• Getting laser-focused on one thing only can help you create the life that you want. (08:53) 
• The two-year rule that Eric applies to his goals and ideas. (10:08) 
• Eric’s mission for his business. (11:26) 
• What steps you should take to protect yourself if you do online banking. (18:49) 
• Why you should not ignore any anomaly in your accounts - however small - and what action you can take. (20:58) 
• What ransomware means and how you can protect your data from such attacks. (22:35) 
• What Windows users can do to protect themselves from malware. (24:05) 

Connect with Dr. Cole: 

• Website 
• Book: Online Danger 
• Facebook Page 
• LinkedIn 
• Twitter 
• Instagram 

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• Becoming Your Best Library 
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