With the internet landscape in flux and social media applications poised for change, keeping up with security tactics is more relevant than ever. But with so many moving parts, new applications and sudden privacy policy rewrites, how can one be sure they are staying up-to-date with their personal and business security online?

Kathryn poses this question to professional White-Hat Hacker Dan Greenig as he delves into his 7 Principles of Cybersecurity plus guidelines for evaluating applications and platforms. He offers advice uniquely tailored to the needs of Authorpreneurs who use a broad array of applications in their writing careers.

About Our Guest:

Dan Greenig is a Cybersecurity professional, specializing in corporate cybersecurity and mitigating hacking risks by finding the vulnerabilities first- as a White-Hat Hacker. He calls on his experience as both writer and husband of a writer to give insights on the needs of the Authorpreneur.

You can find Dan online at his personal website here.

Topics Discussed in the Episode

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Highlights include:

• Hacking as a career- what is a White-Hat?
• Why do hackers come from and why do they do it?
• Everyone is Hacking Everyone- How individuals get around State snooping
• Dan’s 7 Principles of Cybersecurity
• 3 Security Guidelines
• DefCon and the Internet of Things
• Back ups and Encryption
• Messaging Apps and Encryption
• How to apply the Principles
• Social Engineering- Phishing on Social Media, emails and phone calls
• Children and Security
• Resources for Writers
• Fast Fave Three
• Different isn’t always Better, but Better is Always Different

Resources mentioned in this episode:

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• DefCon Hacking Conference
• The Art of Intrusion: The Real Stories Behind the Exploits of Hackers, Intruders and Deceivers by Kevin D. Mitnick
• Social Engineering by Christopher Hadnagy

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Gratitude is so much more than just saying “Thank You.” It’s about the attitude, mindset, and practice of not only looking for the things we are thankful for, but taking the time to slow down, acknowledge what is good, and to find the good in what might appear to be not so good. A multitude of studies show that gratitude is essential for both physical and mental health.

In this short holiday episode, Kathryn is going to share some of what she has learned in her five decades, and how we as writers can specifically apply that knowledge to improve our productivity and creativity. Although we are thinking of Thanksgiving here in the US this week, an attitude of Gratitude is imperative to our daily lives all year long, wherever you live.
Kathryn McClatchy is a digital media marketing strategist, content marketer, and social media manager, focused on serving the writing community. She is also a six-time stroke survivor and service dog partner. After stroke rehab, Kathryn became involved in the North Texas writers community, and is passionate about helping writers and writing organizations learn how to use digital media to build their brands and serve their communities.
Kathryn is happily addicted to books, tea, chocolate, and houseplants, not consistently in that order.

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Highlights include:

• Improved well-being
• Increase productivity
• Connect with others
• Examples and suggestions
• How to cultivate an attitude of gratitude
• What Kathryn is grateful for
• Fast Fave Three

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• “Giving thanks can make you happier” by Harvard Medical School

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Taxes may not be the most glamorous part of being an authorpreneur, but they are an essential part of running and building your business.

Because we don’t know what we don’t know, Kathryn invited Diane Kelly to give us an overview of what we need to consider when it comes time for taxes. Not only does Diane have extensive experience as a tax attorney for both private companies and the government, but she’s a hybrid author of over 40 titles!

About Our Guest:

Diane Kelly is a fan of furry, four-footed creatures and creatively concocted whodunnits, and combines the two interests in her mystery series. Diane has published over forty novels and novellas, including the Death & Taxes white-collar crime series, the Paw Enforcement K-9 series, the House Flipper cozy mystery series, the Busted female motorcycle cop series, the Southern Homebrew moonshine series, and the Mountain Lodge Mysteries.

Find Diane online at www.DianeKelly.com, on her Author Diane Kelly page on Facebook, and on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok at @DianeKellyBooks.

Topics Discussed in the Episode:

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Highlights include:

• How the IRS determines if you are a Hobby writer or Professional Writer
• Currently allowed deductions for writers
• Document everything!
• How to choose someone to prep your taxes
• Fast Fave Three

All the links for Authorpreneurs Unleashed and Unleashing the Next Chapter:

• Learn more about Unleashing the Next Chapter, Authorpreneurs Unleashed, and Kathryn at UnleashingTheNextChapter.com.
• Find all our social media links HERE.
• UtNC Writers Community on Discord
• Subscribe to the Unleashing email newsletter HERE
• Subscribe to the Authorpreneurs Unleashed podcast HERE or through your favorite podcast player.

All the links for Authorpreneurs Unleashed and Unleashing the Next Chapter:

• Learn more about Unleashing the Next Chapter, Authorpreneurs Unleashed, and Kathryn at UnleashingTheNextChapter.com.
• Find all our social media links HERE.
• UtNC Writers Community on Discord
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• Subscribe to the Authorpreneurs Unleashed podcast HERE or through your favorite podcast player.

As we all spend a significant amount of time online for school, work, social, and relaxing, we don’t need to be paranoid or ignorant of the risks associated with our connectivity. But we do need to be aware. And we need to practice safe online habits, as well as teaching our loved ones to do the same.

Kathryn connected with Fiona Lucas, the founder of iRespectOnline® and the parent forum (as well as author of the book by the same title) Futureproof Your Kids®. She is a Social Media & Online Community Strategist & Educator.

About Our Guest:

Fiona Lucas is a highly regarded Australian based Social Media & Online Community Strategist, Consultant, Mentor, Moderator, Speaker & Author. She is the founder of the 4Rs of Reputation with her business iRespectOnline and author of Futureproof Your Kids. She believes in putting humanity first in all online engagements.

She works with both small business and large corporations developing innovative digital strategies for growth and engagement, reducing risk and helping them to humanize their brand. Through education and training she assists business owners to authentically engage with their clients and prospects.

Find out more about Fiona at https://irespectonline.com, or connect with her on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Topics Discussed in the Episode

See the tab above “Chapter Markers” for a list of Timestamps.

Highlights include:

• Writing Motivation
• Common Security Mistakes
• Scammers Gonna Scam (and what to do about it)
• Passwords and Travel Protocol
• Own your online presence
• Future of Social Media
• Fast Fave Three

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Note: Authorpreneurs Unleashed is listener-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks for your support, and for sharing this podcast with your writing friends.

• Futureproof Your Kids (2016) by Fiona Lucas
• Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China (2008) by Jung Chang

All the links for Authorpreneurs Unleashed and Unleashing the Next Chapter:

• Learn more about Unleashing the Next Chapter, Authorpreneurs Unleashed, and Kathryn at UnleashingTheNextChapter.com.
• Find all our social media links HERE.
• UtNC Writers Community on Discord
• Subscribe to the Unleashing email newsletter HERE
• Subscribe to the Authorpreneurs Unleashed podcast HERE or through your favorite podcast player.