Overlooked cybersecurity risks with Tom Kirkham

Have you ever wondered why cyberattacks are becoming more and more prevalent in today's digital age? In this episode with Tom Kirkham, we explore the importance of law firms paying attention to cyberattacks and defining what ransomware is. We'll dive into the consequences of becoming a victim of a ransomware attack and examine how networks are created on the dark web. Plus, we'll provide practical tips on how to protect yourself from ransomware and how to buy and install software to keep you safe online. We'll also discuss the significance of ongoing website maintenance and security updates and why they're essential in preventing cyberattacks from happening to you.  Tom Kirkham, founder and CEO of IronTech Security provides cybersecurity defense systems and focuses on educating and encouraging organizations to establish a security-first environment with cybersecurity training programs for all workers to prevent successful attacks. Kirkham brings more than three decades of software design, network administration, computer security, and cybersecurity knowledge to organizations around the country. Tom is a 2x Amazon Best Seller, and his new book is titled: Hack the Rich - A Cybersecurity Parable. Tom gives listeners actionable tips on: [2:00] Tom's ISIS Kill List [10:30] Why cyberattacks are important for law firms to pay attention to [12:00] What is ransomware  [15:10] What happens when you become the victim of a ransomware attack [19:00] How networks are created on the dark web [21:40] How to protect yourself from ransomware [27:20] How to buy and install software to protect you online [32:40] Why ongoing website maintenance and security updates are important  [41:40] How to prevent cyberattacks from happening to you [47:00] Tom's book review [57:35] ​​Breaches in security Resources mentioned in this episode: This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends by Nicole Perlroth Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Tom-Kirkham/author/B0B6WP3XDQ?ref=aprdr&storeref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true  Connect with Tom here: https://twitter.com/tomkirkham https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomkirkham/ https://www.facebook.com/irontechsec https://tomkirkham.com  Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices