UnHacked is a concise and impactful IT cybersecurity podcast hosted by seasoned professionals, Mario Zaki, Justin Shelly, and Bryan Lachapelle. Each episode explores the latest threats, industry trends, and practical tips to enhance digital security. Featuring expert interviews, news updates, and actionable advice, this podcast is your go-to resource for staying informed and secure in the fast-paced world of cybersecurity.
UnHacked Episode 8: MGM CyberNightmare
UnHacked the podcast with hosts Jason Shelly, Bryan Lachapelle, and Mario Zaki.
Key point: It's all about the people. We are the weakest link in the cybersecurity chain. Training, policies and procedures, and 3rd party assessments are your friends.
UnHacked Episode 9: Sorry You Were Hacked - Here's a $480M Lawsuit to Brighten Your Day
UnHacked the podcast with hosts Jason Shelly, Bryan Lachapelle, and Mario Zaki.
An Ontario hospital system is hit with ransomware. 20,000 appointments cancelled. 267,000 patient records leaked. 3,000 employee records leaked. That's all you've got?
UnHacked Episode 10: The Russians Are Coming! and what to do about it
UnHacked the podcast with hosts Jason Shelly, Bryan Lachapelle, and Mario Zaki.
In most episodes, we talk about the devastating financial and emotional cost of a breach. This time, as far as public record goes, "The company does not expect the incident to have a material impact".
A Russian state-sponsored attack on HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) "targeted a small percentage of HPE mailboxes' used by staff in cybersecurity...." Hmmmmm. Ok...?
Well, public record is what it is. That said, what can we learn? Take a listen and we'll break it down for you!’
UnHacked Episode 11: Make It Happen To Somebody Else
UnHacked the podcast with hosts Jason Shelly, Bryan Lachapelle, and Mario Zaki.
The sad reality of cybercrime (and crime in general) is that there will always be criminals. Like I was taught when I worked as an armed guard for an armored car company: our goal is not to eradicate crime, our goal is simply to make it happen to somebody else. Cybercriminals WILL steal money. The question is: will it be YOU? Don't be low-hanging fruit. Listen to this episode as we teach you how to "Make It Happen To Somebody Else".
UnHacked Episode 12: Keystroke Loggers: Is Your Janitor The Problem?
UnHacked the podcast with hosts Jason Shelly, Bryan Lachapelle, and Mario Zaki.
Your janitor has keys to your office and is expected to enter the building when nobody's home. What if they were paid to plant spy equipment on your computers? True story! How do you protect against that?!?! Well... we'll tell you exactly how!
UnHacked Episode 13: Passwords? Haven't we heard it all? Well... no
UnHacked the podcast with hosts Jason Shelly, Bryan Lachapelle, and Mario Zaki.
We'd like to say, "If cybersecurity protections aren't a giant pain in the ass, you're probably not doing it right." Passwords come to mind. Super long, super complex, never use the same one twice, and change it every 30 - 90 days. That's a pain in the ass right there! But... Here's why it's important and how to keep it simple (well, simple-ish).
UnHacked Episode 14: Internet of Things (IoT) - Is Your Fridge a Member of the Russian Mafia?
UnHacked the podcast with hosts Jason Shelly, Bryan Lachapelle, and Mario Zaki.
From your smart fridge to industrial gizmos, we're diving into the cyber risks lurking in our connected gadgets. Learn how to stay one step ahead in the wild world of IoT security. Let's keep those digital doors locked tight, folks!
UnHacked Episode 15: The War Room - Surviving Cyber Attacks
UnHacked the podcast with hosts Jason Shelly, Bryan Lachapelle, and Mario Zaki. In a very literal sense, without the proper formula for cyber security, your business is likely to suffer an attack from which you may never recover. This episode could save the life of your business.
UnHacked Episode E16: A Security-Minded Culture is Your Best Defense in the War on Cyber Crime
UnHacked the podcast with hosts Jason Shelly, Bryan Lachapelle, and Mario Zaki. In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of company culture in cybersecurity. They emphasize the need for businesses to prioritize cybersecurity and create a culture that values and promotes security practices. They share stories and examples that highlight the consequences of neglecting cybersecurity and the benefits of implementing a strong security culture. The hosts stress the importance of ongoing training and education for employees, as well as the need for leadership to set the tone and lead by example. They also discuss the financial implications of a breach and the relatively low cost of investing in cybersecurity compared to the potential losses from a breach.
UnHacked Episode 17: But... What If I DO Get Hacked?
UnHacked the podcast with hosts Jason Shelly, Bryan Lachapelle, and Mario Zaki like to say that once you've been hit, you can never get UnHacked. Well, let's take a look at the worst-case scenario and create a plan. Just in case.
UnHacked Episode 18: Cloud Security: 4 Things Business Owners Need to Know
UnHacked the podcast with hosts Jason Shelly, Bryan Lachapelle, and Mario Zaki. I can't tell you how many times I've heard, "I've moved to the cloud, now I'm safe!" Nothing could be farther from the truth. In fact, a recent study of 600 organizations found that 95% had suffered some form of a cloud-related breach. We have to stop this! Listen to Episode 18 to find out how.
UnHacked Episode 19: The Benefits and Risks of Using AI in Your Business
UnHacked the podcast with hosts Jason Shelly, Bryan Lachapelle, and Mario Zaki. Leveraging AI in your small business may be the most important thing you do. But make these mistakes, and it may be game over.
UnHacked Episode 20: Cybersecurity and Productivity on a Budget
UnHacked the podcast with hosts Jason Shelly, Bryan Lachapelle, and Mario Zaki. Leveraging AI in your small business may be the most important thing you do. But make these mistakes, and it may be game over.
UnHacked Episode 21: Cybersecurity for the Road Warrior
What do Mormon Crickets have to do with cybersecurity? TBD. Meanwhile, here are some crucial protections you need to have in place before you leave for that next business trip or family vacation.
UnHacked Episode 22: Pros and Cons of Moving to the Cloud
UnHacked the podcast with hosts Jason Shelly, Bryan Lachapelle, and Mario Zaki. In this episode, we tackle the age-old debate: Cloud versus On-Premises solutions. Join Justin, Bryan, and Mario as they break down the pros and cons of each approach, sharing real-world insights and practical advice. Whether you're curious about cloud computing, worried about cybersecurity, or just want to know how to optimize your IT infrastructure, this podcast is your guide to navigating the complex world of tech with confidence.
UnHacked Episode 23: CDK is Breached, Auto Industry Crippled, and What it Means for Your Company
In Episode 23 of "UnHacked," hosts Justin Shelley, Mario Zaki, and Bryan Lachapelle discuss the recent ransomware attack on CDK, a major SaaS provider for car dealerships. The breach, carried out by the BlackSuit ransomware group, crippled operations across thousands of dealerships, highlighting vulnerabilities in the auto industry's cybersecurity. They explore the incident's implications, the challenges of responding to such a widespread attack, and the importance of preparedness, including robust incident response plans and comprehensive security awareness training. Tune in for insights on preventing and surviving cyberattacks in today's digital landscape.
UnHacked Episode 24: 6 Steps to Protect Against Bank Fraud
In Episode 24 of "UnHacked," Justin Shelley and Bryan Lachapelle discuss how to protect your business from bank fraud, sharing practical tips like building strong relationships with your banker, implementing robust policies, and ensuring regular security training. They also dive into the massive CrowdStrike incident, its global impact, and key lessons learned.
UnHacked Episode 25: Working From Home: Security, Productivity, and Culture
UnHacked the podcast with hosts Jason Shelly, Bryan Lachapelle, and Mario Zaki.
In preparing for this episode, I ran a quick survey of those who work from home. There was a consistent theme: the flexibility is nice but the loneliness is real. Here's how to help your team deal with the challenges while ensuring security and productivity.
UnHacked Episode 26: Pop Up Alerts Can Be Good Or Bad – How Do We Know The Difference?
UnHacked the podcast with hosts Jason Shelly, Bryan Lachapelle, and Mario Zaki.
In this episode, we talk about how to know the difference between good and bad popup alerts, break down the largest data leak ever, and as always, wrap it up with the formula to protect your business from Russian hackers.
UnHacked Episode 27: Joseph Brunsman - Ensure Your Cyber Insurance Pays in a Disaster
UnHacked the podcast with hosts Jason Shelly, Bryan Lachapelle, and Mario Zaki.
In this week's episode, we help business owners get proper cybersecurity insurance coverage and make sure it’s paid in an emergency.
UnHacked Episode 28: 4 Steps to Securing ALL of Your Critical Data
UnHacked the podcast with hosts Jason Shelly, Bryan Lachapelle, and Mario Zaki.
In today’s episode, we are going to talk about how to make sure ALL of your critical data is backed up, we’ll break down 2 specific security events that sent over a quarter million dollars up in smoke, and as always, wrap it up with the formula to protect your business from the likes of Boris Grishenko.
UnHacked Episode 29: Can You Be Sued for NOT Paying the Ransom?
UnHacked the podcast with hosts Jason Shelly, Bryan Lachapelle, and Mario Zaki.
In today’s episode, we are going to talk about how to spot a phishing email (and how to get your whole company to do the same), dive into a $5 Million lawsuit for not paying the ransom, and as always, wrap it up with the formula to protect your business from Boris Grishenko.
UnHacked Episode 30: What Exactly Is The Dark Web, Anyway?
UnHacked the podcast with hosts Jason Shelly, Bryan Lachapelle, and Mario Zaki.
In today’s episode, we are going to answer the burning question I know you all have: “What in the hell is the Dark Web?” Spoiler alert, we talk about the same stuff on here. It is a vile place to hang out. That said, our breach breakdown of the week is 23andMe. This is old news, but the proposed settlement is happening now. … Then, as always, we’ll wrap it up with the formula to protect your business from Boris Grishenko.
UnHacked Episode 31: The Formula - Part 1: Protect Your Technology
UnHacked the podcast with hosts Jason Shelly, Bryan Lachapelle, Mario Zaki, and guest Barinder Hans.
For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we decided to do something special. So over the next 3 weeks we will deep-dive on each of these areas and give you a list of what needs to be done, as well as how you can verify that it’s implemented. This week: Protect Your Technology.
UnHacked Episode 32: The Formula - Part 2: Protect Your Data
UnHacked the podcast with hosts Jason Shelly, Bryan Lachapelle, and Mario Zaki.
Data backup used to be simple: a tape drive on the server and you're good to go! Now data lives everywhere. Taming this beast can be a challenge to say the least. Here's a quick-start guide:
- Go through each department and major function in your business (BizDev, Operations, Finance, HR, etc.)
- Identify the technology used for each
- Make a note of where the associated data is stored
- Create a plan for backing it up and testing the process
UnHacked Episode 33: The Formula - Part 3: Protect Your People
UnHacked the podcast with hosts Jason Shelly, Bryan Lachapelle, and Mario Zaki.
In his book "Future Crimes", Marc Goodman said something that has been burned in my brain for years:
“If you think technology can solve your security problems, then you don’t understand the problems and you don’t understand the technology. Cybersecurity is a people problem, not just a technical one.”
What's the #1 threat to your organization? IT'S US! WE ARE THE PROBLEM!
The truth is, we can follow every standard, control, and best practice under the sun, but all it takes is a careless or uninformed click or tap and it's game over. So, if people are the problem, what is the solution?
- Proper tools
- Education
- Policies and procedures
- Culture
While this might be part 3 of our miniseries, treat yourself to an invaluable discussion of the #1 best thing you can possibly do to protect your business: take care of your people!
UnHacked Episode 34: Ground Zero with Robert Cioffi
UnHacked the podcast with hosts Jason Shelly, Bryan Lachapelle, and Mario Zaki.
We've spent the last 3 weeks breaking down the formula in significant detail: using industry standards, protect your technology, protect your data, and protect your people. That will get you to about 97% secure. But... what about that last 3%? What if you do everything right and STILL get attacked? How do you survive a full-blown cyber incident?
Today we interview the great Robert Cioffi and learn exactly what he did when everyone's worst business nightmare came knocking on his door.
My #1 key takeaway: CULTURE. Retreat to your war room and dig deep on your company core values. Who are you as an organization? Let that be your #1 guide when rubber hits the road.
Takeaway #2: community. "No matter how brilliant you are, there’s always something to learn." Get involved in your local community and your industry's community.
Takeaway #3: “You really need to be following some sort of framework”. This is what we talk about week after week when we suggest following industry standards and best practices. There are dozens of frameworks out there. Some are required by government regulation (PCI, HIPAA, NIST, CMMC, etc.). Others, like CIS, are designed to be self-regulated. Follow the ones that best suit your business model.