Episode 66 - Is Your Smart Tech Putting Your Business at Risk?

Smart thermostats. Wi-Fi doorbells. Even refrigerators want internet access now.

But here’s the deal—those “helpful” devices can open the door to serious problems if you're not careful.

In this episode of Stimulus Tech Talk, CEO Nathan Whittacre and Marketing Manager Sherry Lipp dig into the real-world risks and rewards of IoT (Internet of Things) for small and mid-sized businesses. This isn’t tech theory—it’s the stuff that keeps business owners up at night.

You’ll learn:

• 🚨 Why smart devices could be your biggest cybersecurity blind spot

• 💸 How bandwidth hogs silently eat away at productivity

• 🔐 What “Shadow IoT” is—and why it’s a huge red flag for your network

• 🛠️ How to protect your systems (without playing tech support all day)

• 🤖 How AI is powering smarter, faster, more secure businesses

• ✅ The smart way to let tech help you—not haunt you

If you’ve ever wondered “Do I really need to worry about that little gadget on the Wi-Fi?”—this one’s for you.

Grab a coffee, hit play, and walk away with real answers.

Learn more about Stimulus Technologies: https://www.stimulustech.com/

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro
00:32 – IoT in Everyday Life
02:55 – Personal vs. Business IoT
03:41 – Top IoT Concerns for Business
05:04 – How IoT Affects Bandwidth
07:17 – Shadow IoT Devices
08:30 – Network Segregation 101
10:07 – How Stimulus Helps with IoT Setup
11:12 – Real-World Hack: The Fish Tank Incident
13:57 – Buying Safe Smart Devices
15:27 – USB Devices & Malware Risks
16:35 – Dangers of Default Passwords
18:34 – What Your Smart Devices Know About You
19:08 – Read the Privacy Policy (or Let AI Do It)
21:48 – Why Nathan Doesn’t Use Voice Assistants
22:29 – Smart Tech That Actually Helps
24:17 – AI + IoT = Smarter Decisions
25:38 – Final Tips for Business Owners
27:12 – Wrap-Up