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In this episode of the Cyber Savvy Podcast, host Mike Shelah chats with James Stanger, Chief Technology Evangelist at CompTIA. James shares his unique journey from a PhD in British Romantic Literature to becoming a cybersecurity expert.

The conversation explores the revolution in cybersecurity, the critical importance of backups in fighting ransomware, and the evolution of technology that's making both our lives easier and more complex. Tune in for valuable insights on digital literacy and the fundamentals that keep our connected world secure.

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We’re back with Ryan Bonner for part two of his sit-down with Mike Shelah on DTC’s Cyber Savvy podcast.

In this episode, we breakdown the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and its implications for government contractors. They explore the importance of CMMC, the certification process and the critical role of action plans in achieving compliance. You’ll also hear insights on the challenges companies face during gap assessments and why strategic planning is essential. Plus, they discuss how CMMC could reshape the industry, potentially leading to major consolidation.

Whether you're a contractor navigating compliance or just curious about the future of cybersecurity standards, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways

Key Takeaways:

• CMMC is a mandate that organizations must comply with.
• Plans of action can be misleading and should be approached cautiously.
• Understanding the CMMC certification process is crucial for contractors.
• Organizations need to justify CMMC certification as part of a strategic plan.
• Gap assessments should be conducted iteratively to maintain context.
• Managing bandwidth and resource constraints is essential for compliance.
• Organizations should focus on the areas that handle controlled unclassified information (CUI).
• Consolidation in the industry will require a strategic approach to compliance.
• Documentation and process management are key to maintaining compliance.
• CMMC is about more than just compliance; it should align with business strategy.

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What do cybercriminals do with the information they may take after a successful phishing attempt? On this episode of Cyber Savvy Andrew and Mike will discuss Cyber Extortion. Victims of cyber extortion can range from individuals to small businesses, to huge corporate entities. Listen in as Mike details some of the dangers and costs that can be faced once cybercriminals have gotten their hands on sensitive information.

Andrew Rose began a cybersecurity awareness program in 2016 while at a major agricultural bank after recognizing that the ag sector wasn’t getting the attention it needed about the risks posed by cybercriminals and other adversaries. He helped coordinate several symposiums and events focusing on the topic. He is now an independent contractor and volunteers his time to bringing cybersecurity awareness, education, mitigation, and response to the ag and food supply chain (and other special projects). His focus is on mitigating emerging threats. In addition to his experience in cybersecurity, he has a deep understanding of banking/finance, risk management, and other professional service sectors related to food, agriculture, and climate.

Michael Urbanik is an Account Executive with R.K Tongue Co., Inc. and is licensed in both Life & Health and Property & Casualty Insurance. He has experience working with both large and middle market commercial clients. He enjoys helping his clients understand the risks they face and develop cost effective plans to successfully mitigate and transfer these risks.

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Some cyber crimes are more relatable than others. Join us next time as we discuss Identity Theft and speak to a member of the DTC team that was recently personally affected, and hear the steps they took to protect their personal data from this and future attacks.

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Some cyber crimes are more relatable than others. Did you know that about 33% of people have been affected by identity theft crimes? Or that the majority of the exposures go unreported to law enforcement? On this episode of Cyber Savvy Mike and Andrew will be joined by a special guest that was recently affected by a compromise of their personal identifying information. Our guest will share their experience and some advisable steps they took to protect their personal data from this and future attacks.

Andrew Rose began a cybersecurity awareness program in 2016 while at a major agricultural bank after recognizing that the ag sector wasn’t getting the attention it needed about the risks posed by cybercriminals and other adversaries. He helped coordinate several symposiums and events focusing on the topic. He is now an independent contractor and volunteers his time to bringing cybersecurity awareness, education, mitigation, and response to the ag and food supply chain (and other special projects). His focus is on mitigating emerging threats. In addition to his experience in cybersecurity, he has a deep understanding of banking/finance, risk management, and other professional service sectors related to food, agriculture, and climate.

Michael Urbanik is an Account Executive with R.K Tongue Co., Inc. and is licensed in both Life & Health and Property & Casualty Insurance. He has experience working with both large and middle market commercial clients. He enjoys helping his clients understand the risks they face and develop cost effective plans to successfully mitigate and transfer these risks.

Did you enjoy today’s episode? Personal experience to share? We here at DTC, Inc. would love to hear from you! Please email us your comments and questions at [email protected].

On the next episode of Cyber Savvy our hosts will dive into data breaches and the ripple affect they can have. Mike and Andrew will again be joined by a special guest to get into this important topic and discuss how businesses and owners can protect themselves before an attack.

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Today hosts Mike Urbanik and Andrew Rose welcome back special guest Andrew Gerner, President of R.K. Tongue to have a conversation about Data Breach. It’s estimated that in 2022 more than 422 million US individuals were impacted by a data breach. A fair statement would be to say that this number will only continue to increase as the general population manages accounts and conducts most business online. So how can business owners be proactive about their data security and protect private client information? What if a breach occurs-what is the next step?? Listen now as our hosts and Andrew get into it.

E. Andrew Gerner, CFP® is President and an equity member of the insurance firm R. K. Tongue Co., Inc. He is also Principal and Founder of the R. K. Tongue-affiliated investment and financial services firm Tongue | GERNER Financial Services, LLC. Mr. Gerner is a property & casualty and life & health licensed independent insurance agent and broker, a series 7 and 66 Investment Adviser, and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM. He specializes in risk management, asset protection, wealth management, retirement plans, and financial planning for members of the healthcare and professional services industries. He lectures regionally to healthcare, legal, and financial professionals on various risk management, financial, and insurance-related topics.

Andrew Rose began a cybersecurity awareness program in 2016 while at a major agricultural bank after recognizing that the ag sector wasn’t getting the attention it needed about the risks posed by cybercriminals and other adversaries. He helped coordinate several symposiums and events focusing on the topic. He is now an independent contractor and volunteers his time to bringing cybersecurity awareness, education, mitigation, and response to the ag and food supply chain (and other special projects). His focus is on mitigating emerging threats. In addition to his experience in cybersecurity, he has a deep understanding of banking/finance, risk management, and other professional service sectors related to food, agriculture, and climate.

Michael Urbanik is an Account Executive with R.K Tongue Co., Inc. and is licensed in both Life & Health and Property & Casualty Insurance. He has experience working with both large and middle market commercial clients. He enjoys helping his clients understand the risks they face and develop cost effective plans to successfully mitigate and transfer these risks.

Did you enjoy today’s episode? Personal experience to share? We here at DTC, Inc. would love to hear from you! Please email us your comments and questions at [email protected].

Time flies-next month is the season finale! Join our hosts and industry guest as they have a deep conversation on the future of cybercrime, and the cybersecurity measures of the future that will rise to meet the challenges put forth by back actors.

Looking for more cybersecurity related content? Check out DTC’s blogspace to read more!

Want to hear more? Past episodes are all posted, including on YouTube! Follow and subscribe on your favorite podcast app to ensure you don’t miss out on the conversation!