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Jul 2024
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Essential Cybersecurity Strategies

Diane Helbig
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Welcome back to another episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth." I'm your host, Diane Helbig, and today we have a critical and timely discussion lined up for you. We’re joined by Terry Ziemniak, a cybersecurity expert with over 25 years of experience ranging from technical roles to executive leadership. Terry has spent the last decade serving as an information security officer for multibillion-dollar organizations and now lends his expertise as a fractional cybersecurity executive, helping small and medium-sized businesses understand, manage, and reduce their cyber risks.

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of cybersecurity, discussing real-world lessons from recent cyber attacks, the importance of business resiliency, and how to prepare for worst-case scenarios. Terry sheds light on common cybersecurity challenges, the difference between security and compliance, and the innovative concept of fractional cybersecurity leadership. Whether you're a business leader or just interested in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.

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*The Importance of Business Resiliency in Cybersecurity**: "The lesson really is, Diane, that bad things are likely to happen. And the strategy as a business leader is be diligent, do a good job, but don't aim for nor expect perfection in the cybersecurity space."

— Terry Ziemniak 00:01:46

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