The CyBUr Guy: Raising cybersecurity awareness through education & avoiding scams

This is Cyber Matters, part of the Kassouf Podcast Network, with host Russ Dorsey, Principal and Chief Information Officer at Kassouf. Cyber Matters discusses issues that truly matter - to us, our clients, their families, and their businesses. 

Cyber Matters is not just about code, computers, and technical jargon. Instead, we focus on the human side of cyber and technology, discussing the impact of digital advancements on our lives and livelihoods, and the key points that matter.   

In this episode of Cyber Matters we're excited to welcome Darren Mott, retired FBI Special Agent, cybersecurity professional, and the host of The CyBUr Guy podcast. In part one of our conversation, we delve into the backstory of The CyBUr Guy  and Darren's mission to raise cybersecurity awareness and promote cyber safety for individuals and business.  

His podcast is known for its engaging discussions with other FBI agents and professionals actively working in the field of cybersecurity, which has made it a treasure trove of insights for anyone interested in the subject.  We touch on how most scams would be prevented if the victims had just been educated, and the sad fact that in most cases, victims wait too long to involve law enforcement, and stolen money quickly become unrecoverable  

Darren shares his expert perspective on these scams and provides practical advice on what steps businesses should be taking to assess and manage risks in their cloud environments. 

Perhaps most crucially, we talk about what you can do if you find yourself victim of a scam. Darren stresses the importance of acting promptly and contacting the FBI and IC3.GOV as soon as...