QPC Security - Breakfast Bytes
Felicia King is an internationally recognized CISO and considered to be one of the top network layer security strategists in the U.S. Since launching in 2004 on the WGTD network, her Breakfast Bytes podcast has focused on information security risk management and the issues business leaders need to be aware of to benefit from the challenges others have faced. Learn about the most effective approaches, what you can do to mitigate risk, and how to protect your most valuable assets, your data, and your time. Felicia is the vCISO and security architect at QPC Security / Quality Plus Consulting. đ§ Letâs Talk CybersecurityâTogether With over 25 years of hands-on experience in network-layer protection and cybersecurity strategy, weâre here to make security simple and accessible. Whether youâre a homeowner, a family, a retired professional, or running a small to medium-sized business, weâve got solutions tailored just for you. đĄ No minimum seat count requiredâif you need help, weâre here for you. đ Tune in, subscribe at qpcsecurity.podbean.com, and letâs build a safer digital worldâone episode at a time. đ Visit our website at qpcsecurity.com to learn more and book your appointment today!
Episodes
Join Felicia King on Breakfast Bytes as she exposes the broken paradigms behind how small and medium businesses manage their websites. Through clear, hard-earned advice and real-world examples, she shows why handing everything to a web vendor leads to lost continuity, failed deliverability, and missed sales â and how a shared-responsibility approach with the right CTO and tools restores control and effectiveness.
From domain owners...
Felicia King pulls back the curtain on Windows 365 Cloud PCs and takes you on a journey from the chaos of shipping laptops to the precision of cloud-hosted workstations. Through real-world examplesâremote hires across continents, a surveillance system rescued from theft, and the thorny case of legacy appsâshe shows how moving the PC to the cloud transforms logistics, security, and performance.
The episode dramatizes the stakes: sto...
Host Felicia King sits down with Rick Hernandez, CEO of N2Con, to unravel a common but dangerous IT story: assessments that miss the point and audits that leave companies exposed. Through candid examplesâlost laptops, stale Active Directory entries, and policies that never existedâthey set the stage for a real-world investigation into how businesses really manage (or mismanage) their digital assets.
As the conversation deepens, the...
Join CTOs Felicia King and Shimon Magal for a candid, off-the-cuff conversation that pulls back the curtain on Microsoft Secure Score. They explore its strengths and sharp limitationsâwhere it guides security improvements, where it pushes licensing, and why it falls short for real compliance and legal attestation.
Through real-world MSP and enterprise scenarios, they reveal the importance of risk-prioritized, continu...
On Breakfast Bytes, host Felicia King sits down with Jane Connersâa California attorney with deep expertise in governance, risk, compliance, and the new frontier of AI privacyâto unpack a hidden threat stalking small and medium businesses: asymmetrical contract power. From clickâwrap traps and rogue shadow IT to agentic AI that quietly folds your data into someone elseâs model, Jane frames a vivid narrative of how everyday procurem...
Felicia King takes you inside a cautionary tale â from the head of a major cybersecurity agency accidentally feeding confidential memos into a public AI, to small businesses unknowingly making their data the price of a "free" account. Through sharp examples and blunt truth, she shows how missing policies, licenses, and training turn promising tools into breach vectors.
Then she guides you through a practical playbook: the shared-re...
Felicia King opens Breakfast Bytes with a sharp, practical question: is the âjuiceâ you get from a centralized email signature platform worth the âsqueezeâ it takes to implement it? Through a series of real-world examples and clear stakes, she walks listeners from small teams that should keep signatures simple to larger organizations that need policy, tooling, and operational rigor.
Along the way she exposes the conflict: marketing...
Host Felicia King weaves a sharp, personal narrative that ties together AI, fraud, vendor selection, and the critical role of a competent CTO. With candid anecdotes and hard-earned lessons, she explains why tightly-scoped AI â used by skilled experts with robust governance â can feel like a $150K colleague, and why poorly governed AI or flashy vendor promises can be catastrophic.
Felicia recounts real examples: AI misestimating pro...
On this episode of Breakfast Bytes, Felicia King tells the story of how simple, everyday choicesâlike a tax method or an internet contractâbecome high-stakes business decisions. Through vivid examples about mileage rates, Sâcorp elections, and a sevenâyear ISP contract that could cost tens of thousands, she reveals how knowledge turns ambiguity into power.
As the narrative unfolds, youâll follow a CEO learning to ask the right ques...
On this episode of Breakfast Bytes, Felicia King addresses the challenges and misconceptions surrounding careers in information technology and cybersecurity. Drawing on decades of experience interviewing hundreds of candidates, Felicia dispels common myths about what it takes to become employable in IT.
Key Themes:
- Myth-Busting: Many believe that degrees and certifications alone guarantee a lucrative cybersecurity job. Felicia...
In this episode of Breakfast Bytes, Felicia explained the key differences between Managed Service Providers and Managed Security Service Providers, emphasizing that organizations should prefer MSPs acting as their full internal IT departments for security functions unless they are the IT department and lack necessary technical skills. She highlighted the limitations of the current incident response paradigm, particularly the challe...
Shift your perspective on AI as Felicia shares her insights on integrating artificial intelligence into daily life and business operations, highlighting the importance of risk management. Learn about the hidden dangers of AI, and gain practical guidance on ensuring your data's confidentiality and integrity.
Dive into the realm of modern communication as Felicia unravels the complexities of Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS...
In this episode of Breakfast Bytes, host Felicia King delves into the controversial world of IT assessments, often considered a deceptive sales tool rather than a vital business instrument. Drawing from years of experience, Felicia shares her insights into the improper paradigms surrounding assessments, highlighting how they frequently mislead businesses with daunting price tags and negligible results.
Felicia recounts numerous enc...
In this engaging episode of Breakfast Bytes, host Felicia King invites wealth manager and seasoned investment specialist Chris Belchamber to share his 41 years of industry insight. Dive into a rich narrative exploring risk management from two unique perspectives: technology and finance. As Chris unveils his journey towards shaping informed risk takers, listeners are guided through his groundbreaking efforts in establishing clear su...
Join Felicia King in this eye-opening episode of Breakfast Bytes as she unravels the concept of third-party information security risk management. Felicia highlights the growing debates around software as a service (SaaS) platforms and the complexities they entail, raising poignant questions about security, backups, and risk.
Dive deep into the intricacies of backupsâfrom on-premise practices to the vulnerabilities introduced with S...
Welcome to another episode of Breakfast Bytes with Felicia King. In this gripping sequel, Felicia delves deeper into the concept of operational maturity and its vital role in driving organizational profitability and AI readiness. If you've ever wondered why achieving consistency in management across departments can be challenging, this episode sheds light on the ubiquitous struggles faced by organizations regardless of size or indu...
In this enlightening episode of Breakfast Bytes, Felicia King draws upon her three decades of business experience to guide us through the crucial steps organizations must take to flourish amidst today's challenges. With a focus on operational maturity, Felicia unravels the strategies businesses need to implement to harness the power of AI without compromising data security.
Explore the pitfalls of inadequate governance in the age o...
In this episode of Breakfast Bytes, Felicia King delves into the intertwining worlds of AI and technology adoption for businesses. She sheds light on how small and midsize businesses can leverage AI safely and the pivotal role of adopting the right technology. Drawing from three decades of experience, Felicia explores real-world scenarios, such as a 100-person law firm facing a potential $9 million data risk, highlighting the neces...
In this episode of Breakfast Bytes, join Felicia King as she sits down with Chris Gross, the Director of Product at Breach Secure Now, to explore the revolutionary impact of continuous education in cybersecurity and productivity.
Discover how Breach Secure Now's unique approach to training empowers managers and employees alike to enhance organizational culture, productivity, and security awareness. Learn why weekly micro-trainings ...
In this inspiring episode of Breakfast Bytes, Felicia King delves into the pressing strategies businesses need to adopt to thrive in the year 2025. With intriguing insights, Felicia articulates why companies must stay competitive and adapt to the ever-changing landscapeâfocusing on the integral role of a Chief Technology Officer and the imperative cultural shift towards continuous staff training.
Felicia sheds light on the complexi...
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