Young and Profiting (YAP) with Hala Taha: Entrepreneurship and Self-Improvement Podcast

← Young and Profiting (YAP) with Hala Taha: Entrepreneurship and Self-Improvement Podcast9 sep · 1 u 12 min

Close the Cybersecurity Backdoors Hackers Use to Target Your Business | Entrepreneurship | Abed Hamdan | Presented by Bitdefender

Close the Cybersecurity Backdoors Hackers Use to Target Your Business | Entrepreneurship | Abed Hamdan | Presented by Bitdefender9 sep1 u 12 min

Entrepreneurs often assume hackers only target big companies, but small businesses can be easier targets than they realize. A weak password, compromised vendor, or poorly managed access point can expose customer data, disrupt revenue, and damage trust. In this episode, presented by Bitdefender, cybersecurity consultant, Abed Hamdan explains why your business might be an attractive target to hackers and how entrepreneurs can protect their business from today's cyber threats without needing a full-time security team.

In this episode, Hala and Abed will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction

(00:00) Why Small Businesses Attract Hackers

(07:55) How Hackers Target Small Businesses

(14:40) How Abed Entered the Cybersecurity World

(18:22) Non-Negotiable Cybersecurity Habits for Businesses

(28:57) How Cyberattacks Can Destroy a Business

(30:29) Cybersecurity Protection on a Small Budget

(32:41) Defense in Depth for Small Businesses

(40:30) AI, Deepfakes, and New Cyber Risks

(54:27) Insider Threats and Employee Access Risks