Cybersecurity for Founders: Protect Your SaaS from Day 1 (EP44)

🔐 How to Protect Your Startup From Cybersecurity Disasters – A Practical Guide for FoundersAs startup founders, we often prioritize product, marketing, and growth... but there’s one silent killer we tend to ignore: cybersecurity.In this conversation, I sit down with Tom, an ethical hacker and cybersecurity expert with over 20 years of experience, to explore the most common (and avoidable) security mistakes that startups make – and how you can build a secure foundation from Day 1, without becoming overwhelmed or paranoid.We cover:- What cybercrime-as-a-service means and why it’s a real threat to even small businesses- How to choose the right software stack and avoid hidden security risks- Practical advice for securing your email, mobile devices, and cloud tools- How to avoid becoming a target through simple threat modeling- Why trust and data protection are core to building a strong brandWhether you're building a SaaS product, running a service-based startup, or still validating your idea, this episode will give you a clear, actionable roadmap to stay one step ahead of attackers – without breaking your budget or losing focus on your growth.✨ Tom also shares insights from real-world breaches, startup horror stories, and smart security habits every founder should build.👉 If you want to avoid the “we should have taken security seriously earlier” regret, this episode is for you.🔗 Links & ResourcesCheck out Tom’s startup: https://www.hackerminded.netConnect with the host Wilhelm Laubach (Will)https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilhelmlaubach/