Episode 49

Feeding the Gators: Why SMBs Get Hacked & Big Guys Get Away

Sean Mahoney of Netswitch is joined by Wil Lassalle, of JLS, Tech to talk about a headline story and share some insights about preventing a similar event from occurring for your SMB.

The guys explore why small businesses are more susceptible to cyberattacks than larger corporations. They talk about the perception among cybercriminals that small businesses have weaker defenses and are easier targets. Additionally, they discuss the potential unfairness of the current system, where large corporations face lighter consequences (like fines) for data breaches despite causing significant financial losses.

Learn WHY:

  • Small businesses are more vulnerable to cyberattacks than large corporations
  • SMBs are perceived as easier targets
  • Big guys get away with just a fine

Sean Mahoney, VP Netswitch, Inc.

Will Lassalle, vCISO JLS, Tech

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Stanley Li

➤WHO I HELP & WHAT I DO: I help organizations with <1000 users to manage the cyber risk to meet compliance & regulatory requirements in IT & Cybersecurity. SecurIA®- the proprietary Managed Detection & Response platform I developed for Netswitch & Securli, has proven to reduce cost, risk, & time for our clients.

➤MY STORY: For the past 20 years I’ve dedicated my life to building Netswitch in order to protect and secure our clients’ data & critical infrastructure from the ever-increasing threat of cyber-attacks.
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Sean Mahoney

What I Do: I help business leaders achieve cyber-risk compliance and enable business continuity without breaking their budget.

I deliver productive ways of leveraging technology to meet business requirements and drive cost savings. Integrating automated and machine learning systems into operations to improve efficiency utilizing data analytics for improving business visibility allowing for faster reactions to market dynamics. Experienced in translating the technical to non-technical audiences.