Best The Small Business Cyber Security Guy Podcasts (2025)

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When Your Safety Net Becomes the Target 31:14

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🚨 Episode 11: When Your Safety Net Becomes the Target Backup Security Under Fire + Business Email Compromise Reality Check Your backups aren't protecting you anymore—they're the primary target. In this explosive double-header episode, we expose why 94% of ransomware attacks now target backup systems first, and how Business Email Compromise enables …

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66. Turn Hackers Into Your Security Team - with Grant McCracken 42:42

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Hosts: Justin Shelley - https://www.phoenixitadvisors.com/ | Mario Zaki - https://www.mazteck.com/ | Bryan Lachapelle - https://www.b4networks.ca/ Guest: Grant McCracken - https://darkhorse.sh What if the best way to secure your business was to invite hackers to attack it? In this eye-opening episode, ethical hacker Grant McCracken reveals how bug …

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Smarter Strategy with AI 26:09

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AI is reshaping the marketing landscape. In this episode of The Backstory on Marketing and AI, we explore how AI enabled Market Research empowers companies to replace guesswork with clarity. Ground Control Research has developed Telemetry, a service that provides AI powered insights to guide strategy. From defining the right target market to refini…

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AI's Impact on Content Marketing 25:56

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In this episode, Jon Gilham discusses how AI is changing the landscape of content marketing. He talks about Originality.ai, a tool that helps marketers detect AI-generated content, optimize readability, and ensure fact-checking. Jon shares insights into how marketers can use AI responsibly and avoid AI-generated spam in their content. From plagiari…

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AI and Marketing Insights 33:38

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AI and Marketing are reshaping how companies engage with customers. In this episode of the Backstory on Marketing and AI, we dive into how customer experience (CX) and AI-enabled Market Research create real-world business impact. Key topics include: Why personalization at scale is essential. How startups fail without product-market fit. The importa…

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65. 80 Clients, 2,500 Computers, 100% Encrypted: A Survival Story Every CEO Needs to Hear - with Robert Cioffi 1:01:08

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Hosts: Justin Shelley - https://www.phoenixitadvisors.com/ | Mario Zaki - https://www.mazteck.com/ Guest: Robert Cioffi - https://www.patreon.com/CyberRISE and https://cyberrise.org/ In July 2021, Robert Cioffi's MSP business was completely destroyed in 90 minutes. 80 clients, 200 locations, 2,500 endpoints - 100% encrypted by ransomware through a …

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64. The Hidden Threat: How Vendor Breaches Can Destroy Your Business - with Jolie Grace Wareham 50:55

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Hosts: Justin Shelley - https://unhackmybusiness.com Bryan Lachapelle - https://www.b4networks.ca/ Guest: Jolie Grace Wareham, CEO of Protosec - https://protasec.com/ Your vendors could be your biggest cybersecurity weakness. In this eye-opening episode, cybersecurity advisor Jolie Grace Wareham shares a real case where a small business lost a sign…

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63. Everything Is a Data Problem: How AI Is Creating New Business Risks - with Jocelyn Houle 49:49

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Hosts: Justin Shelley - https://www.phoenixitadvisors.com/ Bryan Lachapelle - https://www.b4networks.ca/ Guest: Jocelyn Houle - https://www.jocelynhoule.com/ Small businesses are racing to adopt AI, but most are unknowingly creating massive security vulnerabilities. In this episode, veteran AI expert Jocelyn Houle reveals why "everything is a data …

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#81 – Picking the Right Balance between Security and User Satisfaction 22:59

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Strict security vs. smooth user experience—can you have both? Hear David W. Schropfer & Daniel DeGroff tackle CIAM, FusionAuth’s evolution, and real-world trade-offs.By Extra Something Media

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White House CIO Insights Part 3 - Advanced Threats & AI 45:52

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In the final part of our White House CIO Insights series, we explore the cutting-edge AI-powered threats that are transforming cybersecurity. Our special guest Sarah Chen, who heads up AI threat research at a leading UK cybersecurity firm, reveals how artificial intelligence is being weaponized by criminals - and what small businesses can do to def…

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#80- Are you keeping up with Data Governance post-AI? 26:21

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AI is reshaping data governance—and raising big compliance questions. David W. Schropfer and Anthony Woodward unpack risks, silos, and solutions on DIY Cyber Guy.By Extra Something Media

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#79 - AI and CCTV: Yes, it’s here. No, it’s not Big Brother (yet) 35:52

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Can AI spot threats without spying on you? Loretta AI’s Galvin Widjaja joins DIY Cyber Guy to reveal how smart surveillance protects privacy—no facial recognition required.By Extra Something Media

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62. How Elderly Scams Could Destroy Your Business and Family Wealth - with Jocelyn King 47:57

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Hosts: Justin Shelley - https://www.phoenixitadvisors.com/ | Mario Zaki - https://www.mazteck.com/ Guest: Jocelyn King, "Queen of Online Safety" - https://www.smarteronlinesafety.com/ In this eye-opening episode, cybersecurity expert Jocelyn King shares her harrowing personal story of being targeted by cybercriminals for years, losing over $500,000…

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61. When Six Figures Nearly Vanished: A Real-World Guide to Protecting Your Business from Wire Fraud The Reality Check Every Business Owner Needs 36:32

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AI’s Role in Growth Marketing 26:03

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In this episode of The Backstory on Marketing and AI, discover how AI is accelerating revenue growth for marketing and sales teams alike. We explore how Catalyst Marketing made a bold pivot to become an AI-enhanced growth marketing agency—and how it’s paying off. Topics covered: · Why prompt engineering matters · Real use cases for AI-enabled marke…

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AI's Impact on Client Engagement 34:31

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In this episode of The Backstory on Marketing and AI, we sit down with Andy Cwik, co-founder and CEO of Hubub, an AI-powered concierge platform for client entertainment. Discover how AI is transforming client engagement for startups and mid-sized businesses. Learn how empathy, automation, and LLMs can help brands compete with industry giants—withou…

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60. The Brutal Truth Your Cybersecurity Is Probably Worthless - with Adriel Desautels 44:42

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Reconnecting in AI Marketing 27:00

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In this episode of The Backstory on Marketing and AI, we explore how marketing can reconnect with buyers in an era dominated by automation and AI. We unpack the challenges of disconnected marketing and offer solutions rooted in real human connection. You'll learn: · How to avoid shallow automation strategies · The power of podcasting and community …

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59. Your Factory Is Wide Open: How to Lock Down Connected Machines Before It’s Too Late with Tory Bjorklundy 58:57

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Your Factory Is Wide Open: How to Lock Down Connected Machines Before It’s Too Late Legacy machines were never designed to be connected—or protected. But in modern manufacturing, connectivity is a must. So how do you protect your business when the shop floor is now on the network? In this episode, Justin talks with Tory Bjorklund, manufacturing con…

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#78- Cybercriminals Aggressively Shifting to Easier Targets: Small & Medium Businesses 33:53

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The average ransomware claim is down, but incidents are up. What does that mean? Threat actors are targeting smaller businesses, and Business Email Compromise (BEC) is the attack of choice. With Dan Candee @CorkCyber.By Extra Something Media

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58. The AI Advantage: How Small Businesses Can Compete (and Win) Like the Big Guys with Brad Groux 48:20

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This week on UnHacked, we’re talking with Brad Groux (cybersecurity engineer, tech founder, and co-host of The Digital Meld podcast) about how AI is quietly shaping how we build, manage, and lead our businesses. From SMBs to the enterprise, Brad has worked with it all. In this episode, we break down: Why we’re already outsourcing leadership decisio…

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#77 Limitations for AI: Hype vs. Reality 33:22

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Marcus Fontoura (CTO of Microsoft's Azure Core) discusses why AI may not reduce dev team sizes but instead raises quality expectations, just like spell check did for writing.By Extra Something Media

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57. The Password Trap: What It’s Costing Your Business (And How to Escape) with Raul Cepeda 38:23

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Password fatigue isn’t just annoying—it’s expensive and dangerous. In this episode of UnHacked, Raul Cepeda Jr. from rf IDEAS breaks down the hidden costs of password dependence and shows small businesses a better way forward. From clinicians wasting hours re-logging into systems to the real risk of password-related breaches, Raul makes the case fo…

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#76 – Using AI in Cybersecurity: Best Practices for Small/Medium Businesses 27:53

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AI is transforming cybersecurity in businesses of every size. In Ep. 76 of DIY Cyber Guy, RAD Security's Jimmy Mesta explains how AI tools fight phishing, cut costs & boost IT.By Extra Something Media

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56. Unlocked Remote Access: How One Mistake Brought a Manufacturer to a Halt with Brett Galant 59:45

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In this episode of UnHacked, cybersecurity strategist Brett Gallant walks us through a real-world disaster—a manufacturing plant brought to its knees by an unsecured remote access tool. We break down what went wrong, how it could’ve been prevented, and why business leaders must stop assuming their IT support has cybersecurity covered. If you’re a m…

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AI’s Role in B2B Storytelling 29:02

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In today’s saturated content environment, brands aren’t short on content—they’re short on connection. In our latest Backstory on Marketing and AI episode, we dive into how B2B companies are using AI to build better stories and smarter videos. Video is one of the most effective mediums for generating trust and engagement. But video creation comes wi…

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AI in Influencer Marketing 31:52

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In this episode of The Backstory on Marketing and AI, we uncover how AI is reshaping influencer marketing. Our guest from The Rave reveals how smart tools are identifying influencers hidden within your customer base, enabling personalized, scalable outreach using real-time data and automation. Learn how AI-powered platforms reduce wasted spend on u…

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AI in Marketing: Real Results 30:18

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In this episode, Boobesh Ramadurai, Head of Marketing Analytics at LatentView, shares how companies are unlocking powerful ROI using AI in their marketing stack. We discuss why AI-enabled market research is faster and more insightful than traditional methods and how creative teams are leveraging generative AI to accelerate campaign timelines. Boobe…

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55. From Breached to Bulletproof: How Smart Businesses Stay Ahead of Cyber Threats with Michael Ritsema 37:20

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What would happen if your entire business was encrypted overnight? No files. No access. No plan. In this episode of UnHacked, we sit down with Michael Ritsema—cybersecurity strategist and President of i3 Business Solutions—who’s helped multiple companies survive full-scale breaches. Together with co-hosts Bryan Lachapelle and Mario Zake, we unpack …

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AI’s Role in Marketing Today 28:09

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In this episode of The Backstory on Marketing and AI, host Guy Powell interviews Rocketium CEO Satej Sirur to explore the evolving intersection of AI and marketing. Discover how Rocketium is helping brands automate ad creative generation at scale while maintaining brand compliance, improving speed to market, and reducing creative friction. Satej ex…

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54. The Receipts Are Fake, The Photos Are Lies: A Small Business Owner's Survival Guide with Mounir Ibrahim 46:27

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Three small business owners are about to discover why their $150 inspection costs are bankrupting them—and how one diplomat's experience in Syrian war zones revealed the game-changing solution. In this eye-opening episode, cybersecurity experts Justin, Bryan, and Mario sit down with Mounir Ibrahim, former US diplomat and Chief Communications Office…

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53. The One Thing That’s Tanking Your Business Value (And How to Fix It) with James DuBos 36:10

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Are your cybersecurity gaps quietly devaluing your business? In this episode, entrepreneur and advisor Jim DuBos shares the top reasons buyers walk away—and how small business owners can protect their company’s value before it’s too late. Learn the 3 essential controls every buyer looks for, how to build a culture of security, and why cybersecurity…

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AI Market Research Realities 31:15

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In this episode of The Backstory on Marketing and AI, Peter Swimm of Toilville dives deep into the real-world implications of AI and marketing. With over a decade of experience in conversational AI, Peter breaks down the practical and philosophical challenges businesses face in today’s AI-saturated landscape. From building chatbot systems for enter…

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#75 - The Dark Side of AI: When will Autonomous AI Cyber Weapons Begin? 34:02

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AI is changing security fast—hear how Deep Sentinel stops crime in real time and why AI scams are the next big threat. Must-listen for staying ahead! With DeepSentinel CEO and AI expert Dave Selinger.By Extra Something Media

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AI and Creative Disruption 32:05

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This episode of The Backstory on Marketing and AI features John Gargiulo, co-founder of Airpost.ai, as he discusses the future of AI-driven advertising and the role of creativity in the age of automation. From user-generated content to instant video ad creation, John shares how Airpost is reshaping DTC growth through technology. Discover how AI can…

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52. Deepfakes Are Coming for Your Business: Here’s How to Fight Back with Ilke Demir 52:11

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In this episode, hosts Justin Shelley and Mario Zaki welcome Dr. Ilkay Damir, a deep fake detection expert who developed FakeCatcher at Intel. Dr. Damir explains how deepfakes threaten businesses through financial scams, political misinformation, and reputation damage. She discusses her groundbreaking technology that detects fake videos by analyzin…

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AI in Creative Production 39:23

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In this episode of The Backstory on Marketing and AI, we explore how AI is being embedded in every step of the creative process—from ideation and transcription to video post-production. Our guest is the Executive Video Director of Ammunition, an award-winning Atlanta-based advertising agency. With tools like Midjourney, ChatGPT, and Runway, Ammunit…

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AI-Powered Startup Workflows 34:59

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In this episode of The Backstory on Marketing and AI, we explore how AI transforms startups from idea to execution. David Hirschfeld, founder of Tekyz, shares his Launch First methodology—a system for using AI to find product-market fit before development even begins. David explains how AI-powered workflows reduce failure risk, speed up iteration c…

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51. Behind the Likes: What Small Business Owners Must Know About Social Media Fraud 59:00

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In this episode of UnHacked, hosts Justin Shelley and Mario Zake are joined by Tim O'Hearn, author and former software engineer, to explore the darker side of social media engagement strategies. Tim shares insights from his personal journey of creating social media bots and discusses the implications of fake activity on platforms like Instagram. Th…

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AI & Market Research’s Future 36:14

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In this episode of The Backstory on Marketing and AI, we sit down with Andreas Duess, co-founder of 6 Seeds Consulting, to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the world of consumer research. From reducing the failure rate of CPG product launches to building synthetic personas based on behavioral data, Duess offers a fascinating l…

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50. Security Is a Team Sport: Turning Employees from Liabilities to Cyber Defenders 45:33

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This episode focuses on the critical role people play in cybersecurity. The hosts discuss how most breaches (95-97%) involve human error, emphasizing that while technology defenses are important, humans remain the weakest link. They explore how hackers exploit human psychology through social engineering and why creating a positive security culture …

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AI Search Is Changing Marketing 28:37

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In this episode of The Backstory on Marketing and AI, we explore how AI search tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity are revolutionizing how customers discover and engage with brands. From optimizing for conversational language to updating your website’s technical structure, marketers must adapt quickly. You'll hear expert insights on: · How AI search …

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AI for Trade Marketing Growth 27:11

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In this episode of The Backstory on Marketing and AI, we dive into how AI enabled market research is reshaping small business marketing, especially in the trades. Our guest from Far Beyond Marketing shares how her proprietary "4 Cs" framework—Clear Copy, Consistent Branding, Customer Demographics, and Channel Management—helps business owners build …