Hosts:
Justin Shelley - https://www.phoenixitadvisors.com/
Mario Zaki - https://www.mazteck.com/
Bryan Lachapelle - https://www.b4networks.ca/

What happens when your laptop gets stolen and you forgot to lock it? In this episode of UnHacked, our hosts dive deep into endpoint security - the real perimeter of your business in today's digital world.

Justin, Bryan, and Mario explore real-world examples of how endpoints (computers, phones, VPNs, smart devices) are compromised and share practical CEO-level guidance on protecting these critical access points. From VPN vulnerabilities to improperly configured guest networks, learn why 97% of breaches could be prevented with basic security measures.

Key topics include: the four essential endpoint protection checks every CEO should perform, why "it's in the cloud" doesn't mean you're protected, the importance of detection systems alongside prevention, and how to hold your IT team accountable.

Whether you're paying for managed IT services or handling security in-house, this episode provides actionable steps to verify your endpoints are truly protected. Don't wait until your business is the next cautionary tale.

Hosts:
Justin Shelley - https://www.phoenixitadvisors.com/
Mario Zaki - https://www.mazteck.com/

You can't secure what you can't see. In this critical episode of our baseline security series, Justin and Mario expose the dangerous reality of "shadow IT" - the hidden software, devices, and vulnerabilities lurking in your business that could be costing you everything.

From TeamViewer installations left wide open to former vendors still having backdoor access years later, discover why even the most well-intentioned businesses are sitting ducks for ransomware attacks. Learn the shocking truth about unprotected home computers accessing corporate data, outdated backup software creating attack surfaces, and why "we moved to the cloud" doesn't mean you're safe.

This episode delivers actionable steps every CEO needs to take THIS WEEK to identify their digital assets and close dangerous security gaps. Don't wait until you're the next headline - your business depends on knowing what you're protecting.

Hosts:
Justin Shelley - https://www.phoenixitadvisors.com/
Mario Zaki - https://www.mazteck.com/
Bryan Lachapelle - https://www.b4networks.ca/

Episode 76 kicks off a comprehensive multi-part series on baseline cybersecurity with a deep dive into identity and access control. The hosts reveal why courts can now pull your ChatGPT conversations in legal proceedings, and break down the critical difference between passwords and passphrases. Learn why shared accounts are a business owner's worst nightmare, discover the three essential Microsoft 365 security settings most companies miss, and understand why your ego might be your biggest security vulnerability. From conditional access policies to employee onboarding checklists, this episode provides non-technical business owners with actionable steps to protect their greatest asset - their business. The conversation includes real-world horror stories of access control failures and practical solutions for companies of all sizes.