Product Led Growth Leaders 63 - Building Trust in a Digital World: The Essential Guide to Internet Security for Professional Services with Simple Salt's Dylan Evans
Nov 12, 2024
Dylan Evans, Workstream Owner at Simple Salt, focuses on internet security for professional services. He clarifies the misconception that cyber threats only stem from hacking, emphasizing that many involve traditional crime tactics. Dylan highlights the critical role of trust in cybersecurity, often more important than high-tech defenses. He discusses tailored risk assessments and the value of clear communication for digital services, particularly in legal firms. Furthermore, he advocates for strategic outsourcing to enhance security for SaaS startups.
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Cybersecurity vs. Internet Crime
- Many perceive cybersecurity as a technical issue, picturing hackers in hoodies.
- However, most internet crime involves traditional tactics like social engineering and organized crime rings.
Practical Security
- Focus on avoiding crime, not just achieving technical security.
- True security considers human error and builds safeguards for worst-case scenarios.
Deep Fake Scam
- Thomas Watkins mentions a recent deep fake scam where someone impersonated a CFO.
- This highlights the range of tactics used and the vulnerability of even savvy individuals.