Podcast appearances and mentions of Gary S Chan

Today, we have a special guest, Gary S. Chan, security mentalist from Mind Magic Productions, who helps protect companies by understanding the minds of real people - who forget, seek quick solutions, and often overlook details. Join us as Gary performs his magic with tips to protect your business and personal data in a memorable way that is easy for anyone to perform.

Why small companies need to think about cybersecurity today on Power Lunch Live.  Companies hire Gary S. Chan to help them build or improve their cybersecurity programs. He has 16 years of experience, four security certifications, and an electrical engineering and computer science degree from MIT. Having worked in over a dozen countries, Gary has deployed security solutions to multiple state agencies, built the information security program for large-cap companies, mentored cybersecurity start-ups, and given seminars on cybersecurity. He’s here today to discuss how companies can build information security that makes pragmatic sense. #linkinlive #powerlunchlive #cybersecurity #smallbusiness www.powerlunch.live

High-profile data breaches at big-name companies have become an all-too-common pitfall that creates negative press. Marketers need to protect their company and customers by knowing how to prevent a cybersecurity attack or security lapse. Today’s guest is Gary S. Chan from Alfizo Security Solutions. Gary is a cybersecurity expert and helps organizations make sure software and systems are safe and secure. Avoid being the next victim and consider the cost of inaction.   Some of the highlights of the show include: Why should marketers care about cybersecurity? To stay safe and do a better job Best Practices: Proper messaging, deliverability, and documentation gets clients Settings: Configure SPF and other security options for recipients to receive email Security Defense: Stop bad things from happening to you and your customers Remote Security: Technical services and tools to prevent serious problems Privacy Policies: Read terms and conditions to understand intended use of data Repeatable Software: Always use what others use, not something unfamiliar Security Certifications: ISO/IEC 27001 and Soc 2; clarify certifications Free Software: Money is being made somehow, so make sure it’s secure Collaborative Communication: Increase understanding and measure success Risks and Consequences: Takes only one event to close business, cause chaos Security Benefits: Leverage good security hygiene for peace of mind Google not only ranks content, but offers higher rating for better Website security Advice for Marketers: Follow guidance, use strong passwords, report suspicious activity, and attend security training   Links: Gary S. Chan on LinkedIn Alfizo Security Solutions Security Awareness Training ISO/IEC 27001 Certification Soc 2 Certification CoSchedule’s Headline Analyzer Ben Sailer on LinkedIn CoSchedule   Quotes from Gary S. Chan: “I help businesses improve their sales, meet compliance, and stay safe.” “Larger clients tend to care about buying from companies with good security.” “If you don’t configure things properly, a lot of your emails will go to Spam boxes, which means that your recipients don’t read them.” “You’re going to lose customer data, you’re going to lose intellectual property, you’re going to lose time, you’re going to lose money, and you’re going to lose some of your reputation.”

Gary S. Chan is an information security management consultant focused on helping businesses stay secure and meet compliance obligations. Companies hire Gary to help them build or improve their cybersecurity programs. Today, he joins me on Tech Talks Daily to discuss how companies can build information security that makes pragmatic sense. We discuss the current and future state of cybersecurity and why small companies need to think about cybersecurity, and how to do it within budget. We also discuss how large enterprises can build effective and efficient cybersecurity programs and talks about security innovation. Gary has 16 years of experience, four security certifications, and an electrical engineering and computer science degree from MIT. Having worked in over a dozen countries, Gary has deployed security solutions to multiple state agencies, built the information security program for large-cap companies, mentored cybersecurity start-ups, and given seminars on cybersecurity.