Cybersecurity for small businesses has never been more critical. With AI-powered cyber threats, data breaches, and rising compliance demands, smaller firms are now ground zero in the digital battlefield. In this episode of The Digital Shift, we explore why simplicity, education, and trust are the ultimate defense.

Our guest, Greg Pfleider, CEO of Accelerate 2 Compliance, reveals how his company helps businesses turn cybersecurity chaos into clarity through its ADA Safe Hub platform — making data protection accessible, affordable, and actionable.

Key highlights from this episode:

💥 766,000 records exposed — what it taught the industry

🏢 Why small firms are prime hacker gateways to bigger breaches

📈 How client advocates are changing cybersecurity engagement

🤖 The real risks of AI-driven impersonation attacks

💼 Making compliance simple for law, tax, and nonprofit sectors

🧠 Turning fear into education: building trust through transparency

If you run or support a growing business, this episode will change how you think about cybersecurity, compliance, and client trust.

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🧑 Today's Guest Information:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-pfleider/

Website: https://accelerate2compliance.com/ ⏱

Timestamps

00:00:00 - The Calm Before the Cyberstorm

00:03:54 - Cybersecurity Risk & Industry Trends

00:12:08 - Accelerate to Compliance’s Client-Centric Strategy

00:16:06 - Client Education & Awareness

00:20:16 - Market Challenges & Expansion into New Verticals

00:22:58 - Process Improvements & Client Engagement

00:26:59 - Strategic Advice for Small Businesses

00:28:16 - Keeping Security Affordable for SMBs

00:29:32 - Growth Goals & Platform Development

00:36:46 - Managing Message Fatigue

00:39:26 - Turning Risk into Resilience

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