The Vital Role of Cybersecurity in Business Resilience with Rene Sylvain Bedard

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 You can contact us at info@qedod.com Resources can be found online or link to our website https://resilienceunravelled.com #resilience, #burnout, #intuition