In this episode of What’s the Startup, we sit down with Michael Ramage, Director of Cyber Education and Research at Murray State University, to tackle one of the most overlooked yet critical topics for startups: cybersecurity. Michael breaks down why small businesses and startups are prime targets for cyberattacks and shares practical, low-cost steps you can take to protect your business today.

From avoiding phishing scams (seriously, don’t click the link) to setting up two-factor authentication and backing up your data, Michael lays out a clear, no-nonsense approach to managing risk without breaking the bank.

Note: We had microphone issues during this recording, but this conversation is too important to leave out of the podcast lineup. Please bear with us as we work with the audio we have for this episode—you won’t want to miss these valuable insights!

Key Takeaways:

•The #1 mistake startups make that opens the door to cyber threats

•Why password managers and two-factor authentication are non-negotiable

•How to define and protect your most valuable assets

•What small businesses can learn from “honest bad guys” (yes, they exist)

🎧 Tune in and start securing your startup—because the cost of ignoring cybersecurity is too high.

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