What if your biggest business vulnerability isn't what you're building - but how you're protecting it? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Alex Heublein joins Julia to talk about the urgent intersection of AI and cybersecurity, especially for small and mid-sized businesses. From real-world hacks to proactive protection strategies, this isn’t fear-mongering - it’s a playbook.
With decades of experience at tech giants like HP, Oracle, and Red Hat, Alex pulls back the curtain on how cybercrime is scaling like a business - and how AI is being used on both sides of the battlefield. If you're using AI without a strategy, relying on luck to stay safe, or assuming you're "too small" to be a target, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why cyber criminals are now targeting small businesses—and how AI is helping them do it faster.
- The simple safeguards every entrepreneur should put in place before using AI tools like ChatGPT.
- How to create AI policies (or “guidelines”) that actually make sense and protect your business.
- What to ask before investing in AI-powered automation, and how to avoid the biggest risks.
- Why cyber insurance isn’t optional anymore—and how much you really need to budget for cybersecurity.
- How to approach AI adoption as a strategic advantage, not a tech trend.
Resources Mentioned:
- Connect with Dr. Alex Heublein and learn more about his work: www.netsurit.com
- Join me for me FREE live Masterclass to learn about data security in ChatGPT: How To Build a CustomGPT
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