Cyber-Security Isn’t an IT Problem — It’s a Team Sport

In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton is joined by Andy Price, founder of the award-winning IT firm Initial IT. Andy shares his expertise in simplifying technology and focusing on cybersecurity for small businesses. He addresses prevalent cybersecurity threats such as data breaches and ransomware, and offers practical strategies for businesses to protect themselves. Andy underscores the importance of employee training and fostering a culture of psychological safety to encourage prompt reporting of security issues. He also discusses the role of AI in modern technology and its potential impacts on cybersecurity. Additionally, Andy shares his personal journey into the IT industry, emphasizing the importance of passion and perseverance. Tune in for a comprehensive discussion on maintaining IT security in today's digital age.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:54 Understanding Cybersecurity Threats02:48 Strategies for Small Businesses14:58 The Importance of Data Backup20:13 Andy's Journey into IT27:11 The Impact of AI on Business34:16 Conclusion and ResourcesContact Andy at: andy@initialit.co.uk or visit his website https://www.initialit.co.uk/Connect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTake the IMPACTFUL Teamwork Quiz to assess your team's communication, creativity culture, goal clarity, and conflict resolution skills!Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify

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This podcast is for you if you’re a business owner, business leader, entrepreneur or executive who knows they want to make a real impact in the world and knows they can’t do it alone. Your host is Julia Felton, a leadership and team engagement specialist provides unique insights into how to harness the energy of your people to create massive business momentum through unlocking the super-power of teamwork. Some of the questions we grapple with are: - You know you need a team to help you but how do you get your team on the same page? - How do you get them pulling in the same direction and not pulling apart? - How do you create a connected, collaborative, cohesive team? In this podcast I will be sharing with you strategies and tactics to help you become the best leader you can be so that you can inspire IMPACTFUL teamwork. Teams that make a real difference. Each podcast will be full of actionable steps you can take and implement immediately. We’ll also be interviewing guests to learn from them what has worked for them and importantly what hasn’t. Rest assured there will also be a good dose of wisdom from the natural world as I believe that nature contains a blueprint for how we can all work together to create engaged, enthusiastic, empowered teams.