In the business of crime, cyber criminals are constantly finding new ways to exploit security controls and make money, putting companies at risk of going out of business forever.

Vince Fung is the founder and CEO of Expera Information Technology, a leading IT managed services and managed security services provider based in Calgary, Alberta. Vince has over 25 years of experience in the IT industry and is a recognized expert and speaker at numerous technology conferences across the US and Canada.

This episode is about The importance of security for businesses. Vince Fung learned about The importance of security for businesses while working for a software company in the mid-1990s. He started seeing an uptick in attacks against smaller companies and realized that security needs to be a top priority for businesses. Ransomware attacks are a major threat to businesses, as they can disrupt operations and lead to significant financial losses. To protect your business, you need to have a security-first mindset, educate your employees about threats, and put the right policies and procedures in place.

"Security has to actually be part of the foundation of everything that a company does."

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. The substantial uptick in attacks against smaller companies

2. The cost of cyberattacks to businesses globally

3. The importance of starting a business with a security-first focus

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