The Vital Role of Cybersecurity in Business Resilience with Rene Sylvain Bedard
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In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray interviews Rene Sylvain Bedard, an IT veteran with over 30 years of experience primarily in IT architecture.
Currently based in Montreal, Rene discusses the critical connection between cybersecurity and business resilience. He shares his journey from founding Indominus to focusing on cybersecurity solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Rene elaborates on the various types of cybercriminals, the importance of employee awareness in preventing cyber attacks, and the consequences of ransomware. He outlines his 'Secure Method' for building cybersecurity resilience, which includes steps like surveying IT landscape, educating staff, and continuously reviewing and evolving security measures. Rene emphasizes the significant risks businesses face and underscores that leadership and a proactive approach are key to safeguarding any organization. He also highlights his book "Secure by Design," aimed to guide business leaders in protecting their companies from cyber threats.
00:00 Introduction and Today's Topic
00:32 Meet the Expert: Rene Sylvain Bedard
01:09 Rene's Background in IT and Cybersecurity
04:29 Understanding Cyber Attacks and Online Scams
07:23 The Mechanics of Cyber Attacks
11:46 The Importance of Cybersecurity Awareness
14:19 Real-World Examples and Prevention Tips
19:13 The Secure Method for SMB Owners
19:37 Understanding Your IT and Data Landscape
19:50 Building and Testing Cyber Defenses
20:51 The Importance of Unified Cybersecurity
22:24 Managed Service Providers vs. Managed Security Service Providers
24:39 The Role of Pen Testing and Configuration Audits
26:07 Balancing Cybersecurity Costs and Risks
27:55 Real-World Cybersecurity Incidents and Lessons
28:56 The Human Element in Cybersecurity
29:56 Writing the Book: Secure by Design
37:05 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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