Spencer Fane attorney Shawn Tuma was the featured guest on a recent episode of the Enterprise.ing podcast, Navigating the Digital World and Modern Cybersecurity Threats.
In his discussion with host Alana Muller, Shawn explains the importance of staying alert in the digital world, debunks common misconceptions, and provides actionable advice to protect personal and business data.
“My message is that 90% of your risk is stuff that is within your control. I encourage businesses to start with a real-life risk assessment. I’m not talking about some magical document that is all complicated – just trying to learn where your real risks are. Where are you most vulnerable? What type of data do you have? Where is it? What do you rely on the most? All of these kinds of things. What does your network look like? Who’s helping you protect it? What’s your line of business?” Shawn shares during the podcast. “And then from there, start with the basics. You may not fix every problem with the basics, but, look, let’s make sure we’ve got backups, let’s make sure we are using good secure password policies, let’s make sure we’re using protected Wi-Fi with a firewall or VPN, or things like that. We’re not using remote desktops. There are lists of basic best practices that, they may not be perfect, but are a lot better than doing nothing. So, start there.”
Hosted by Enterprise Bank & Trust, Enterprise.ing is a podcast for business leaders who want to build powerful connections, cultivate relationships, and keep business relationships healthy and strong. Listeners take away lessons and tips on a variety of topics, directly from seasoned business minds.
At Spencer Fane, Shawn co-leads the firm’s Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group. He helps businesses protect their information and protect themselves from their information. Shawn is a frequently sought-out thought leader who represents a wide range of clients in dealing with cybersecurity, data privacy, data breach and incident response, regulatory compliance, computer fraud-related legal issues, and cyber-related litigation.
Listen to Shawn’s full podcast episode here.