In this episode of Northwest Arkansas Business Radio, host Adam Robinson sits down with Eyal Gallico, the owner of Apollo IT Services, to discuss the importance of cybersecurity for small businesses. Gallico shares his journey from Israel to the United States and how he started his own IT company.
He highlights the growing threat of cybercrime and ransomware attacks, emphasizing the need for small businesses to take measures to protect themselves. Gallico provides insights into the vulnerabilities that small businesses face and offers practical security measures that won’t break the bank. He stresses the significance of employee education and awareness in preventing cyber attacks and outlines the key threats that small business owners should be aware of.
Gallico also discusses the current landscape of cyber threats and the specific targeting of small businesses. He underscores the importance of data backup and recovery in protecting businesses and shares real-life examples of companies recovering from ransomware attacks. The episode concludes with a discussion on securing employees’ devices when working remotely and the significance of having an incident response plan in place.
Gallico offers advice for small business owners considering outsourcing their IT services and emphasizes the need for a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. The episode serves as a wake-up call for small business owners to prioritize cybersecurity and take proactive steps to safeguard their businesses against cyber threats.
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