Episodios

  • Making sense of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in Small Business
    May 22 2025

    The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders. Join our hosts as they take questions from business leaders like you!

    This time, Accidental CISO is joined by guest host Dr. Gerald Auger, PhD. Gerald is the managing partner at Coastal Information Security Group, an adjunct professor of cybersecurity at The Citadel, and the founder of Simply Cyber. He is passionate about teaching and helping his clients, students, and community learn about cybersecurity.

    You can connect with Gerald online via on a variety of social platforms. A list is available at https://simplycyber.io/socials.

    You can find is huge library of video content on his YouTube channel.

    Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show. Visit our podcast page and sign up now!

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    Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast

    Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow

    Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO

    Produced by: @Focivity

    Theme music by Michael Kobrin.

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    1 h y 27 m
  • Cloud security for small businesses - Securing Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
    Apr 24 2025

    The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders. Join our hosts as they take questions from business leaders like you!

    This time, Accidental CISO is joined by guest host Anthony Peyton. Anthony is the founder and Principal Architect at Conflux Cloud, where he helps his small business clients scale, optimize, and secure their cloud environments.

    In this episode, Anthony mentions several valuable resources:

    Microsoft:

    * Microsoft - Shared Responsibility Model

    * Microsoft 365 for Business Security Best Practices

    * Microsoft Secure Score

    * M365Maps

    Google:

    * Google - Shared Responsibility Model

    * Security checklists

    * Limiting Google Drive share access

    * Domain Restricted Sharing in Google Drive

    * Investigate Google Drive file sharing

    Amazon:

    * Amazon Web Services - Shared Responsibility Model

    Center for Internet Security (CIS):

    * CIS Benchmark for Microsoft M365

    * CIS Benchmark for Google Workspace

    You can connect with Anthony online via LinkedIn or his website.

    LinkedIn - Anthony Peyton

    LinkedIn - Conflux Cloud

    Website - https://confluxcloud.tech

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    Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast

    Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow

    Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO

    Produced by: @Focivity

    Theme music by Michael Kobrin.

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    1 h y 25 m
  • The intersection of cybersecurity, marketing, and small business
    Mar 27 2025

    The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders. Join our hosts as they take questions from business leaders like you!

    In this episode, Accidental CISO is joined by guest host Jennifer Leggio. Jennifer is the Chief Strategy Officer at W2 Communications. She has spent her career at the intersection of cybersecurity and marketing and is an active speaker in the cybersecurity community. Her most recent project, Spirit of Catharsis, is a mental health organization that helps people heal and grow.

    You can connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn, or via:

    Bluesky: @mediaphyter.bsky.social

    X: @mediaphyter

    Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show. Visit our podcast page and sign up now!

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    Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast

    Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow

    Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO

    Produced by: @Focivity

    Theme music by Michael Kobrin.

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    58 m
  • Knowing what information you need to protect in a small business
    Feb 27 2025

    The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders. Join our hosts as they take questions from business leaders like you!

    In this episode, Accidental CISO is joined by guest host Brennen Schmidt. Brennen is an author, speaker, and principal of ALEUS Consulting Group up in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. As a seasoned consultant specializing in cybersecurity, technology, and digital transformation strategy, he is passionate about helping his clients develop creative solutions that solve their problems and drive business enablement.

    You can connect with Brennen via the social media links or contact page on his website, brennenschmidt.ca.

    Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show. Visit our podcast page and sign up now!

    Show Merch: https://shop.mindfulsmbshow.com/

    Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast

    Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow

    Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO

    Produced by: @Focivity

    Theme music by Michael Kobrin.

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    1 h y 4 m
  • What small business owners should know about compliance and audits in a small business
    Jan 23 2025

    The Mindful Business Security Show is a call-in radio style podcast for small business leaders. Join our hosts as they take questions from business leaders like you!

    In this episode, Accidental CISO is joined by guest host Diosvany Pallet. Dio is an independent consultant and vCISO focused on helping small organizations solve their Information Security governance, risk management, and compliance challenges. Many of his clients have strict compliance requirements and undergo annual third-party audits for AICPA SOC 2 attestations or ISO 27001 certification. When he isn't working, you can find him practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and traveling the world to explore amazing cities, cultures, and food.

    You can connect with Dio via his company, Cubelle Consulting, or through LinkedIn.

    Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show. Visit our podcast page and sign up now!

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    Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast

    Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow

    Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO

    Produced by: @Focivity

    Theme music by Michael Kobrin.

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    57 m
  • Special Episode - How to start a business: Part 5
    Dec 19 2024

    This special episode of The Mindful Business Security Show is the second in a multi-part series about how to start a business.

    In this episode, Accidental CISO is again accompanied by Joe Brinkley, TheBlindHacker. Joe is a business owner, content creator, and cybersecurity consultant. With an entrepreneurial journey spanning more than a decade, his business interests range from cyber to real estate, and everything in between.

    Join them as they wrap up this series about starting a business and discuss keys to success.

    Helpful resources mentioned in this episode:

    US Small Business Administration: https://www.sba.gov/

    SCORE: https://www.score.org/

    You can find Joe on Twitch and X, @TheBlindHacker.

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    Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast

    Show Store: https://shop.mindfulsmbshow.com/

    Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow

    Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO

    Produced by: @Focivity

    Theme music by Michael Kobrin.

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    1 h y 56 m
  • Special Episode - How to start a business: Part 4
    Oct 31 2024

    This special episode of The Mindful Business Security Show is the second in a multi-part series about how to start a business.

    In this episode, Accidental CISO is accompanied by Joe Brinkley, TheBlindHacker. Joe is a business owner, content creator, and cybersecurity consultant. With an entrepreneurial journey spanning more than a decade, his business interests range from cyber to real estate, and everything in between.

    Join them as they discuss the next steps to starting and running your business, including common tools for operating a business, outsourcing, bookkeeping, and business expenses.

    You can find Joe on Twitch and X, @TheBlindHacker.

    Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show. Visit our podcast page and sign up now!

    Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast

    Show Store: https://shop.mindfulsmbshow.com/

    Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow

    Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO

    Produced by: @Focivity

    Theme music by Michael Kobrin.

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    1 h y 12 m
  • Special Episode - How to start a business: Part 3
    Sep 16 2024

    This special episode of The Mindful Business Security Show is the second in a multi-part series about how to start a business.

    In this episode, Accidental CISO is accompanied by Joe Brinkley, TheBlindHacker. Joe is a business owner, content creator, and cybersecurity consultant. With an entrepreneurial journey spanning more than a decade, his business interests range from cyber to real estate, and everything in between.

    Join them as they discuss the next steps to starting and running your business, including business plans, marketing, sales pipelines, rates, proposals, and contracts.

    You can find Joe on Twitch and X, @TheBlindHacker.

    Are you struggling with how to deal with Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Risk Management in your organization? Be a caller on a future episode of the show. Visit our podcast page and sign up now!

    Website: https://www.focivity.com/podcast

    Show Store: https://shop.mindfulsmbshow.com/

    Twitter: @mindfulsmbshow

    Hosted by: @AccidentalCISO

    Produced by: @Focivity

    Theme music by Michael Kobrin.

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    1 h y 30 m
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