Did You Know That?

Is Your Business Subject To Cyber Laws? with Diane Reynolds

“People ask me all the time, 'What keeps you up at night?' And I say, 'Spicy Mexican food, weapons of mass destruction, and cyberattacks.'” Dutch Ruppersberger If you’re reading this (hopefully as you’re watching the episode), then your life and data have been impacted by multiple cyber events in the last decade or so. Welcome to the reality of technology in the 21st Century. While it took a while, politicians recognized their voting base was under attack and decided to act in the way they knew best – passing regulations. The European Union, Brazil, and China all have extensive cyber regulations with provisions that extend beyond their geographic borders. The United States has some national laws specific to particular industries, but most cyber rules are handled at the state level. It’s a hodgepodge that has business swimming in alphabet soup. That’s why the next guest on Did You Know That? is such an in-demand resource. Diane D. Reynolds has been dealing with cyber regulations, on a global scale, for a good portion of her career. She is who you call to help guide your business through the maze of regulations and compliance, and inevitably, in response to a cyber incident. Our chat focuses on why all businesses are now subject to some sort of regulation and how to proceed from there. If you want to learn more about Diane and her practice, check out these sites. Website: http://www.mdmc-law.com/attorneys/Dia.. [http://www.mdmc-law.com/attorneys/Dia..]. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianedrey.. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianedrey..]. Music: “Belong to You - Instrumental” by Denitia via Artlist

How Do You Insure Cyber Resilience? with Judy Selby

“Rather than fearing or ignoring cyberattacks, do ensure your cyber resilience to them.” Stephane Nappo In a few decades, historians will write tomes explaining how the world evolved into its current state based on the 366 days that made up 2020. Among the digital pages will be lessons learned during the intervening years and the mistakes repeated. Those in the technology arena don’t have the luxury of learning lessons over time or of repeated mistakes. The next guest on Did You Know That? understands the perils of technology, but she’s more interested in how companies protect themselves from those perils. Judy Selby is an attorney with a specialty in cyber insurance (a subject with which I’m familiar). Our conversation is about how businesses prepare for the inevitable cyber event and how they can thrive after being hit. This is a must-watch/listen. Find out more about Judy and her expertise via the links below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judyselby/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/judyselby/] Hinshaw website: https://www.hinshawlaw.com/profession.. [https://www.hinshawlaw.com/profession..]. Music: “Caution” by Skrxlla via Artlist

Is Your Business Cyber Prepared? with Rebecca Rakoski

“No longer are technology and cyber issues confined to tech geeks in some backroom. In the digital age, IT issues are front and center.” Will Hurd During my 25+ years in and around technology, the most common refrain from those on the business side of a company when it came to cyber was, “It’s an IT problem.” That is not the case any longer. Your IT folks have to be involved in the discussion, but cyber is most definitely a business problem now. Don’t believe me? Maybe my next guest on Did You Know That? can convince you. Rebecca Rakoski is a founding partner of XPAN Law Partners, a practice primarily dedicated to their client’s cyber welfare. Our conversation focuses on what that means for businesses; some best practices required to stay in “compliance;” and a host of other elements of a cyber program. Website: https://xpanlawpartners.com/ [https://xpanlawpartners.com/] LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-r.. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-r..]. LinkedIn (firm): https://www.linkedin.com/company/xpan.. [https://www.linkedin.com/company/xpan..]. Twitter: @XPANLawPartners Email: rrakoski@xpanlawpartners.com [rrakoski@xpanlawpartners.com] Music: "Do Your Thing – Instrumental” by Guesthouse via Artlist

What's Your Boardroom Plan? with Sheila Ronning

“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” Dolly Parton Twenty years ago, Sheila Ronning saw an opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of women. Like any good businessperson, she saw a market void and developed a program by which she could fill that void. Regardless of the motivations behind the growing market, Sheila knew that Women in the Boardroom could accomplish two objectives with each placement: increase the number of women serving on corporate boards and strengthen corporate governance by diversifying the voices on those boards. Today, Women in the Boardroom is a go-to resource for companies looking to fill board positions with a quality candidate. (Full disclosure: a board on which I sit used their services to fill an open seat.) On this episode of Did You Know That?, Sheila discusses the genesis of the firm and how women can build and execute a plan to secure board positions. As you’ll learn, this effort goes beyond just kicking in the proverbial glass ceiling. Learn more about Sheila and Women in the Boardroom via the accounts below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/147283/ [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/147283/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womeninthebo.. [https://www.facebook.com/womeninthebo..]. Twitter: @BoardroomWomen Instagram: @womenintheboardroom Music: "Game Changer” by Dan Zeitune via Artlist

Can We End Homelessness with Shira Fisher

"We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked, and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved, and uncared for is the greatest poverty." Mother Teresa Homelessness has been an issue for humans since a documented history was begun – and probably before. Like most complex societal issues, solutions have been tried, discarded, tried again, discarded again, and so on. Why would efforts in 2021 be different? That and many other questions are addressed in this episode of Did You Know That? Shira Fisher has spent 13+ years of her life working for organizations using modern technologies, data, and approaches to put a dent in the 55,000 homeless in New York City. Despite the enormity of the effort and the incremental forward progress, she remains convinced this is one societal issue that can be solved. After you experience this conversation, you might as well. Find out more about Shira and her background via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shira-fis.... [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shira-fis....] Music: “What Makes Us Human” by Attila Erdelyi via Artlist