EP498: Ted Harrington - The Hacker Mindset: A Superpower For Business

"I think that the hacker mindset is a superpower because what it does is it fosters independent thinking. And independent thinking enables a person to observe or discover overlooked pathways, overlooked opportunities, things that other people have missed." -Ted Harrington Ted Harrington, cybersecurity expert and author of Hackable: How To Do Application Security Right and his upcoming book Inner Hacker: A New Way Of Thinking, returns to talk about the hacker mindset and how it can transform both business and life. In this interview, you'll learn: The four traits of the hacker mindset How AI is shaping cyberattacks Ways to tap into your inner hacker To learn more about Ted, click here. Connect with him on LinkedIn. Check out his new book, Inner Hacker: A New Way Of Thinking here. Time Stamp 01:22 – Ted Harrington returns with his new book Inner Hacker 02:47 – Why thinking like a hacker is a superpower 09:17 – The four traits of the hacker mindset 12:39 – What holds people back from channeling their inner hacker 18:24 – How the book supports his business & clients 23:13 – AI's role in modern cyberattacks 29:20 – What's changing for small businesses & cybersecurity awareness 32:31 – Why hackers target small businesses 36:36 – Protecting yourself by knowing where you're vulnerable 37:45 – Ted's future plans & keynote speaking This episode is brought to you by our amazing friends at Hub Analytics! Imagine having all your financial data in one place, with real-time analytics and customized reports at your fingertips. Hub Analytics is a financial platform that streamlines bookkeeping operations, so you can focus on what really matters—delivering high-quality results for your clients. With Hub's easy-to-use tools, you'll save time, reduce errors, and gain deeper insights into your clients' financials! Ready to take your bookkeeping to the next level? Book a demo to learn more and start your FREE trial TODAY!