Cybersecurity Today Navigating Cybersecurity in Small and Medium Businesses with White Hat Hacker Graham Berry
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Oct 25, 2025 Graham Berry, an experienced CISO and white-hat hacker, shares his journey from tinkering with a Tandy TRS-80 to advocating for SMB cybersecurity. He highlights the urgent need for small businesses to understand and act on their cyber risks, often triggered by close calls. Berry discusses effective communication during crises, the importance of cyber insurance, and how to engage clients in security measures. He also addresses emerging threats from AI and emphasizes proactive strategies to protect critical data.
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Wake-Up Call From A Customer Ransomware Hit
- Graham describes a client who only acted after their big customer was locked by ransomware and threatened nonpayment.
- That moment made cybersecurity real for the small supplier and spurred urgent action.
Size Doesn’t Protect You From Attacks
- Small businesses often think they're too small to be targeted but they're under constant attack.
- Phishing, malware, fraudulent transfers, ransomware and DDoS are already affecting many SMBs.
Inventory Data And Run Business Impact Analysis
- Inventory your hardware, software and, most importantly, your data to identify crown jewels.
- Use a business impact analysis to decide what you can operate without and what you must protect.
