AI, Cyber Threats, and Your Business with Chris Noles, Beyond Computer Solutions (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 880)
In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes back Chris Noles, owner and president of Beyond Computer Solutions, to discuss what every business, large or small, needs to know about modern cybersecurity threats. Chris breaks down the evolving risks posed by phishing attacks, AI-powered scams, and outdated systems, and why human error remains the biggest vulnerability. He also shares critical updates on the upcoming Windows 10 end-of-life deadline, the importance of password managers and multifactor authentication, and the truth about cyber insurance coverage most businesses get wrong.
Beyond the insights, John announces that North Fulton Business Radio is a proud client and partner of Beyond Computer Solutions. Whether you’re a law firm, healthcare practice, or construction company, this episode is a must-listen if protecting your data and operations matters to you like it does to John and his team.
John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is produced by John Ray and North Fulton Business Radio, LLC, an affiliate of Business RadioX®, and is recorded inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.
Key Takeaways from this Episode
- Cyberattacks target everyone, not just large organizations. If your device connects to the internet, you’re at risk.
- Phishing and impersonation attacks are on the rise, and AI makes them harder to detect.
- Training staff and having robust monitoring tools in place is more critical than ever.
- Windows 10 support ends October 15, 2025. Businesses should plan device upgrades now to avoid security vulnerabilities.
- Cyber insurance is often inadequate. Attorney fees alone in a breach can exceed $800,000.
- Don’t use browsers to save passwords. Use secure password managers like Bitwarden instead.
- AI tools like Microsoft Copilot can boost productivity but must be deployed securely.
- Proactive IT partners make all the difference. Responsiveness, strategy, and security should be non-negotiable.
Topics Discussed in this Episode
00:00 Introduction to North Fulton Business Radio
01:55 Guest Introduction: Chris Noles
03:01 Cybersecurity Insights and Risks
09:00 Microsoft Updates and Cybersecurity Measures
11:30 Password Management and Multifactor Authentication
13:12 Cyber Insurance: Are You Covered?
15:07 AI in Business: Opportunities and Risks
17:29 Big Announcement: Partnership with Beyond Computer Solutions
18:39 IT Support and Success Stories
23:05 Conclusion and Contact Information
Chris Noles, Founder and CEO, Beyond Computer Solutions
Chris Noles is an experienced virtual CIO and technology consultant for professionals and business owners. Chris has over 26 years of information technology experience and over 24 years of experience as a business owner providing managed IT and cybersecurity services.
Chris began his career in the 1990s providing specialized IT services for law firms and business owners, and many of those same law firms and business owners continue to work with his team of experts today. Chris is a trusted advisor who has provided IT services, compliance, and security solutions to politicians, attorneys, doctors, and executives for organizations of all sizes.
Chris and his firm have over 20 years of experience keeping businesses running so that business owners can focus on running their businesses. His team has also played a significant role in responding to and remediating high-profile cybersecurity breaches. Chris has been featured in multiple articles, providing cybersecurity expert advice to medical and legal professionals who are concerned about protecting their reputations. Chris’s firm has been recognized as one of the top 501 MSPs worldwide.
When Chris isn’t helping business owners solve problems with technology, he enjoys spending time with his new daughter, traveling, and spending time outdoors.
Beyond Computer Solutions
Beyond Computer Solutions is an Atlanta-based IT services provider specializing in managed IT solutions, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and IT consulting for small and medium-sized businesses. The company helps organizations such as law firms, manufacturing companies, and other businesses protect themselves from cyberattacks and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
Beyond Computer Solutions acts either as a full IT department or as an extension of an existing team, offering proactive management and support to ensure secure, stable, and efficient technology operations. Their approach emphasizes personalized service, industry-specific expertise, and a commitment to building long-term, trusting relationships with clients.
Founded in 2009, the company is privately held and recognized for its attentive, responsive staff and its ability to deliver reliable, tailored IT solutions that help clients focus on growth while minimizing technology risks.
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Renasant Bank supports North Fulton Business Radio
Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions, with over $17 billion in assets and more than 180 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices throughout the region. All of Renasant’s success stems from each banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way to better understand the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.
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Beyond Computer Solutions supports North Fulton Business Radio
If you’re a law firm, medical practice, or manufacturer, there’s one headline you don’t want to make: “Local Business Pays Thousands in Ransom After Cyberattack.” That’s where Beyond Computer Solutions comes in. They help organizations like yours stay out of the news and in business with managed IT and cybersecurity services designed for industries where compliance and reputation matter most.
Whether they serve as your complete IT department or simply support your internal team, they are well-versed in HIPAA, secure document access, written security policies, and other essential aspects that ensure your safety and well-being. Best of all, it starts with a complimentary security assessment.
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About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray
With over 870 shows and having featured over 1,300 guests, North Fulton Business Radio is the longest-running podcast in the North Fulton area, covering business in our community like no one else. We are the undisputed “Voice of Business” in North Fulton!
The show invites a diverse range of business, non-profit, and community leaders to share their significant contributions to their market, community, and profession. There’s no discrimination based on company size, and there’s never any “pay to play.” North Fulton Business Radio supports and celebrates businesses by sharing positive stories that traditional media ignore. Some media lean left. Some media lean right. We lean business.
John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. John and the team at North Fulton Business Radio, LLC, an affiliate of Business RadioX®, produce the show, and it is recorded inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.
The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.
You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and many others.
John Ray also operates his own business advisory practice. John’s services include advising solopreneurs and small professional services firms on their value, their positioning and business development, and their pricing. His clients are professionals who are selling their expertise, such as consultants, coaches, attorneys, CPAs, accountants, bookkeepers, marketing professionals, and other professional services practitioners.
John is the national bestselling author of The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices.
