Zero Trust Journey

Episode 37: Zero Trust is essential for SMBs, not a luxury

Victor Monga Season 1 Episode 37

Host: Dr. Victor Monga (https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorvirtual)
Co-Host: Zach Pugh (https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-pugh)
Co-Host: Steve Turner (https://www.linkedin.com/in/beingageek)

What You'll Learn:

  • The SMB Target on Your Back: Why believing you are "too small to be targeted" is a fatal error, and why cybercriminals actively hunt for SMBs with weak defenses.
  • Zero Trust on a Budget: How to implement Zero Trust principles—focusing on identity and context rather than just technology—without needing a massive security team or budget.
  • The First Line of Defense: Why Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is the non-negotiable first step for any SMB looking to secure their infrastructure.
  • Compliance vs. Security: Understanding why compliance is just a baseline, and how Zero Trust helps you meet standards while actually securing your assets.
  • Asset Visibility: Why you cannot secure what you don't know you have, and the importance of managing assets to prevent devastating financial loss.
  • This episode is a must-listen for SMB owners, IT generalists, and security practitioners looking to build a resilient security posture that protects against the devastating costs of a data breach.

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