STOP Fear-Based Cybersecurity Training (Do This Instead!) | Craig Taylor, CEO of CyberHoot 🎧 Listen to the full podcast episode here: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/mwespjj2 📌 Are your employees ignoring cybersecurity training? 📌 Are phishing attacks slipping through the cracks? 📌 Do you want to make cyber awareness stick (without the stress)? Then you need to hear this conversation with Craig Taylor, CEO & Co-founder of CyberHoot (https://cyberhoot.com/), who’s changing the game in cybersecurity training using positive reinforcement, not punishment. 🔥 Forget shock-and-shame cyber training. This episode breaks down: ✔️ Why traditional methods don’t work ✔️ How to gamify cyber education ✔️ Real steps to protect your business, data, and people 👇 Hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE this with your network if you want real cybersecurity training that actually works. ________________________________________ 🎙️ GUEST INFO: Craig Taylor, CEO, CyberHoot 🌐 Website: https://cyberhoot.com/ 📧 Email: sales@cyberhoot.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigmtaylor/ 🎁 SPECIAL OFFER for Our Viewers 🔹 20% off CyberHoot business training for life with code Kreativ Insight or East Trade Winds 👉 https://cyberhoot.com/businesses/ 🎓 Free individual training: https://cyberhoot.com/individuals/ ________________________________________ 💡 WHO THIS VIDEO IS FOR: → Startup founders → Solopreneurs → SMB owners & managers → HR, IT, and Ops teams → Anyone tired of ineffective cybersecurity training ________________________________________ 💥 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: ✅ How to build real cyber habits without fear ✅ The psychology of behavioral change in cybersecurity ✅ Why phishing tests should be gamified ✅ How to identify realistic phishing attempts ✅ Practical tips on password managers & freezing your credit ✅ The real cost of a breach—and how to avoid it ✅ Why small businesses can’t afford to skip training ✅ Tools to protect your data, team, and reputation ________________________________________ 🧰 SPONSORS & TOOLS WE USE: 💻 Descript – Smarter Content Creation 🎥 Easy podcast & video editing that saves you hours 👉 http://tinyurl.com/3ns72bdk 👥 @Hive Coworking – Real-World Business Networking 🌍 Connect in person and online with real people 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4dmcxah8 🏠 Property Wizard Podcast – Real Estate Made Practical 📈 Learn real estate from decades of expert experience 👉 https://tinyurl.com/3psh5bdk 🌐 East Trade Winds – Free Networking That Works 🤝 Trusted online community to grow your business 👉 https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlf-msrzktGdz-UTwX8Tv6CK5Lu3tacGI9 ________________________________________ 🙏 SUPPORT & SHOUTOUTS: 👏 Carl Richards – Podcast Solutions Made Simple 👏 Fred Crouch – Property Wizard 👏 Jovan Strika – @Hive 👏 Melanie Webber – Business partner 👏 Wayne Pratt – Motive8U Inc. 🎙️ Hosted by: Bernie Franzgrote Wayne Pratt ________________________________________ 📬 CONNECT WITH US: 📧 Email: info@kreativinsight.com 🌐 Website: https://knack4business.com/ 👂 Have feedback or want to be a guest? We want to hear from you! 📣 Drop a comment, like the video, and tell us your biggest cybersecurity challenge! ________________________________________ 📱 FOLLOW FOR MORE: 🎧 Hear more Knack 4 Business podcasts → https://tinyurl.com/3rhcpmyd 🌐 Visit our main site → https://tinyurl.com/43fdyzew

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Build faster, launch smarter: https://techforfounder.com/ In this episode of Tech for Founder Podcast, we dive deep into the world of cybersecurity and the fight against cyber crime, with Craig Taylor, Founder of CyberHoot. Craig discusses the substantial financial impact of cyber crime, which has become the third-largest economy in the world, and poses realistic approaches to mitigate these threats. He stresses the importance of using psychology and positive reinforcement over punishment to train individuals to outsmart AI-driven scams. Through real-world examples and innovative techniques, Taylor explains how CyberHoot is creating a more engaging and effective cybersecurity training environment. Tune in to learn how to make cybersecurity fun, improve employee engagement, and harness the power of AI both defensively and operationally. 00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity and Cyber Crime 00:32 Guest Introduction: Craig Taylor 00:44 Real-Life AI Scam Example 01:42 Understanding Phishing Attacks 03:37 Responding to Phishing Emails 04:50 Cybersecurity for Business Owners 07:05 Positive Reinforcement in Cybersecurity Training 07:42 CyberHoot's Approach to Cyber Literacy 14:07 Importance of Password Hygiene 16:34 The Role of AI in Cybersecurity 18:52 Craig Taylor's Journey to Founding CyberHoot 20:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts More about Craig Taylor: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigmtaylor/ More information on Panida Wayrojpitak and Tech for Founder Podcast: Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PanidaWayrojpitak Follow on LinkedIn: https://th.linkedin.com/in/panidawayrojpitak Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/panidawayrojpitak/ Follow and listen on your preferred podcast platform for this episode: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techforfounder For business inquiries & guest bookings: panida@techforfounder.com Disclaimer: This podcast provides educational content only and is not a substitute for professional, legal, financial, or business advice; we are not liable for any decisions or actions taken based on our discussions. © Copyright Panida Wayrojpitak 2025.

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Identity theft isn’t a what-if; it’s a when. In this episode, cybersecurity expert Craig Taylor reveals why credit monitoring won’t protect you, the real secret to securing your identity, and how business owners can safeguard both personal and business credit. #IdentityTheft #Cybersecurity #CreditFreeze #SmallBusiness #FraudPrevention Key Moments: 0:04 – Why credit monitoring is like calling the fire department after the fire. 2:20 – “The horse has already left the stable”: Your data is already out there. 5:01 – The NPD breach and why credit freezes matter. 6:21 – The 4 major credit bureaus + hidden smaller ones you must freeze. 10:38 – How business owners can safely unfreeze credit when needed. 17:36 – Common misconceptions entrepreneurs have about identity theft. 21:24 – Why a password manager is critical to protect your accounts. 25:32 – Identity theft insurance and why business owners should consider it. 27:06 – Types of business insurance owners shouldn’t overlook. 29:03 – Craig’s free cybersecurity training and podcast offer. Want to be a guest on Biz Help For You? Send Candy Messer a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/candymesser Gain access to exclusive content here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCerh609TUTZf8rfosOYrpIQ/join Become a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1522381/support To access bonus clips and offers our guests share, navigate to our resources page: https://affordablebookkeepingandpayroll.com/resource-opt-in To learn more about Affordable Bookkeeping and Payroll, visit: https://affordablebookkeepingandpayroll.com/ I'm Candy Messer, President of Affordable Bookkeeping and Payroll and Podcast Host of Biz Help For You. This channel will share helpful information for you to run a successful business including tips in the areas of bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, business licenses, and other compliance PLUS information I share from experts in other fields. To find even more helpful information, visit my blog at https://affordablebookkeepingandpayroll.com/blog/ Download my FREE Guide to Financial Lingo: https://bit.ly/3bMO9V4

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