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Cybersecurity For Business Owners: The Hidden Risks

February 23, 2026 • Julina Ogilvie

0:00 | 59:34

Cyber threats don’t just target large corporations, small and mid-sized businesses are often the most vulnerable. In this episode, Julina and cybersecurity expert Sam Disraelly, CEO of Your Tech Department, explore the financial, legal, and reputational risks business owners face and the proactive steps that can significantly reduce exposure. If you own a business, serve clients, or manage a team, this conversation is essential listening.

Timestamps:

04:00 – One click can cost hundreds of thousands

08:30 – The “blast radius”: how one employee mistake spreads

11:30 – Why small & mid-sized businesses are prime targets (10–100 employees)

17:30 – What ransomware actually looks like in real life

18:20 – The 170-day problem: hackers lurk before they strike

21:00 – The true cost of a breach (downtime, legal, PR, reputation)

24:00 – FTC reporting requirements & legal exposure

31:00 – The NIST framework: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover

32:30 – The non-negotiables: your cybersecurity “stack”

36:20 – The cloud myth: Microsoft’s shared responsibility model

37:45 – Cyber insurance: what most business owners misunderstand

41:30 – How to vet your IT provider

44:30 – Cybersecurity as fiduciary responsibility

48:20 – What to do in the first 24 seconds of a breach

53:20 – Emerging risks: AI, shadow IT & data ownership

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