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Small and Medium Business Cybersecurity Connection

Tristen O’Brien

Unlock your digital defense

Your gateway to protecting your business in the ever-changing world of cybersecurity.

A series designed for small and medium business IT owners with host Tristen O’Brien, Verizon’s Cybersecurity Solutions Director. Join to gain a better understanding of how to help protect your organization and arm yourself with the tools to succeed.

Featured episode

Dark Day for Hunting - Episode 7
What we can learn from our dark web threat hunters

Farzad Seihoun sheds light on the critical topic of the dark web—what is it, how is it used, and who uses it for what reasons. Threat actors target SMBs, but our dark web hunters know how to traverse the dangerous landscape of the dark web to help identify, monitor, and report on concerns for our customers. Join us to hear about a company we helped and three of the biggest benefits of professional dark web hunting for your business.

This podcast is made in accordance with the Safe Harbor Statement.

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Threats to Execs

Episode 8: Get the lowdown on how to help shield high profile business leaders from cybersecurity threats.

The information presented in this podcast are for general information purposes only and are not intended to provide, and should not be relied on as providing specific, professional security services advice. Please reach out to your Verizon representative or consult your security personnel for any specific guidance.

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Protecting Payment Card Data

Episode 6: Unwrap the complexity of PCI standards and get tips for your compliance journey in the Verizon Payment Security Report.

The information presented in this podcast are for general information purposes only and are not intended to provide, and should not be relied on as providing specific, professional security services advice. Please reach out to your Verizon representative or consult your security personnel for any specific guidance.

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AI for SMB

Episode 5: Discover how AI is changing the cybersecurity threat landscape.

References to the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report are to the 2024 DBIR. Chris references the acronyms GRC, which is Governance, Risk and Compliance, and PCI, which is the Payment Card Industry.


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A Typical Security Conversation

Episode 4: Gain clarity around the security landscape for SMBs and how to better protect your organization.

The information presented in this podcast are for general information purposes only and are not intended to provide, and should not be relied on as providing specific, professional security services advice. Please reach out to your Verizon representative or consult your security personnel for any specific guidance.

References to the Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report are to the 2023 DBIR report.


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Security in the News

Episode 3: Protect your organization from the top cybersecurity threats flooding today’s news.

The information presented in this podcast are for general information purposes only and are not intended to provide, and should not be relied on as providing specific, professional security services advice. Please reach out to your Verizon representative or consult your security personnel for any specific guidance.

References to the Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report are to the 2023 DBIR report.


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Why Verizon for Cybersecurity

Episode 2: Learn the strategic significance of choosing Verizon for a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity.

The information presented in this podcast are for general information purposes only and are not intended to provide, and should not be relied on as providing specific, professional security services advice. Please reach out to your Verizon representative or consult your security personnel for any specific guidance.

References to the Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report are to the 2023 DBIR report.


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Know the Terminology

Episode 1: Demystifying common cybersecurity terms everyone should know.

The information presented in this podcast are for general information purposes only and are not intended to provide, and should not be relied on as providing specific, professional security services advice. Please reach out to your Verizon representative or consult your security personnel for any specific guidance.

References to the Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report are to the 2023 DBIR report.

The use of brand names other than Verizon and/or any mention or listing of specific third party commercial products or services in this podcast is solely for educational purposes and does not imply endorsement by Verizon.


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It’s time to empower your small business against a world full of ever-changing digital threats.

Join this limited series with host David Grady, Verizon’s Chief Security Evangelist, to gain the tools and insights you need to properly secure your business.

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Digital Threats Are Real

Secure remote employees by using smart cybersecurity best practices.


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See the Threats

Think through the top threats facing your small businesses and how they differ.


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Organize Your Team

Make employees a security partner—not a security problem.


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Third-Party Risk and SMBs

Protect sensitive customer data in a complicated ecosystem.


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Outthink Hackers

Make spam and phishing problems a thing of the past. 


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Avoid Ransomware

Take the steps necessary to avoid the increasing threat of ransomware.


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