Expanding Your Horizon: A Podcast on Business and Technology

Safeguard Your Data: A Non-Technical Guide to Encryption

In this episode, we explore data encryption and why it is critical to protect sensitive information. From understanding the risks of data breaches to methods for safeguarding your data, our non-technical guide provides practical insights that can help you prevent security incidents that could have a potentially disastrous impact on your business or life. If you want to learn how to stay one step ahead of data breaches and other malicious attacks, this episode is a must-listen. We’ll explore the different ways you can encrypt your data, along with best practices for implementing these strategies in your business. By the end of the episode, you’ll understand how data encryption can protect your sensitive information and feel better equipped to safeguard your data and your business.

The Benefits of AI for Workers: Debunking Myths and Embracing the Future

In this episode, we sit down with Eric Joern and John Chiappetta of Kaizen CPA's and explore the common fear that AI will replace human workers and lead to job displacement. Many people believe that AI will eliminate all jobs, but the truth is that AI can create new job opportunities, improve workplace productivity, and lead to a better future for workers and businesses alike. By debunking the myths surrounding AI job displacement and highlighting the benefits of AI for workers and businesses, we hope to provide a clear understanding of how AI can improve the job market. If you're concerned about the impact of AI on your job or the future of work, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to learn about the role of AI in job automation, the ways that workers can be upskilled to work alongside AI, and how AI can lead to new job opportunities and higher productivity.

Small Business Cloud Computing: A Non-Technical Guide to Improved Productivity, Enhanced Security, and Reduced Costs

In this episode, our guest James Stull, Owner of Turkey Systems, joins us to discuss the topic of cloud computing and how small businesses can leverage the cloud to improve productivity, enhance security, and reduce costs. Throughout the episode, we provide practical tips and best practices for small businesses that are adopting cloud computing for the first time. We highlight some of the key challenges businesses may encounter and offer strategies for overcoming them. This episode is a valuable resource for small business owners who want to learn more about cloud computing and how it can impact their business. By leveraging cloud-based services and technologies, small businesses can improve productivity, enhance security, and reduce costs while remaining agile and competitive in rapidly changing markets.

Maximizing Success: A Non-Technical Guide to Remote Work Security & Productivity

In this episode we explore the topic of remote work and discuss how to adjust to a remote working environment while maintaining proper security protocols and employee productivity. With many businesses moving to remote work, it's important to address the security threats and best practices that come with this transition. We discuss the common security threats that businesses may face and provide practical tips for how to mitigate them. We also cover the importance of implementing virtual private networks (VPNs), two-factor authentication, and other remote access technologies. In addition to security protocols, we explore strategies for maintaining productivity while working remotely. We discuss the importance of setting goals and expectations, establishing communication protocols, and creating a structured schedule. We also highlight tools and technologies that can support remote work, such as project management software, file-sharing tools, and video conferencing platforms. Throughout the discussion, we emphasize the importance of employee training and awareness to ensure that all employees are equipped to handle the security and productivity demands of remote work. We also address the key challenges businesses may encounter, such as balancing security with employee flexibility, and offer solutions for overcoming them. Overall, this episode provides a non-technical guide to adjusting to a remote working environment, including how to implement proper security protocols and maintain employee productivity. It is a valuable resource for business owners and IT professionals who want to ensure their remote work environment is secure, productive, and successful.

Beyond the Perimeter: How Zero Trust Can Help Businesses Build a More Secure Future

On this episode Rob Stoner (President of Horizon Managed Services) and guest Joe Malinosky (Service Delivery Manager for Horizon Managed Services) discuss the importance of implementing a zero trust security model for businesses. Throughout the discussion, Rob and Joe explain how traditional perimeter security models no longer suffice in today's threat landscape, and why the zero trust security model is a more effective and proactive approach. They discuss how zero trust can help businesses improve their cybersecurity posture by implementing continuous authentication, authorization, and access management, while also minimizing risk of insider threats The episode highlights the practical steps businesses can take to implement a zero trust framework, which include identifying high-value assets, assessing risks, and implementing access controls. Joe emphasizes the importance of utilizing a combination of the right tools and technologies, such as IAM solutions, MFA, network segmentation, behavioral analytics, network virtualization, and micro-segmentation firewalls to ensure a successful implementation. Throughout the discussion, Rob and Joe address the common challenges businesses may face when implementing a zero trust security model, such as legacy systems and user resistance, and provide strategies for overcoming them. They also emphasize that implementing a zero trust security model is becoming increasingly important for businesses of all sizes and industries, and it will help businesses achieve regulatory compliance while keeping their assets and data safe. Overall, this episode is a valuable resource for business owners and IT professionals who want to improve their organization's cybersecurity posture and better protect themselves against cyber threats.