Ask the Security Guy Shawn Kohrman

Phishing, malware and more as the world deals with not only a Pandemic, but a rise in cyber security threats. 

In this episode Shawn talks about best practices in "spring" cleaning your technology. Looking at security settings, old apps that you don't use and more. 

In this episode we are joined by Valerie Floyd-Davis as she and Shawn discuss the profile of a hacker.  He OR SHE might not be who you think.

Search #newjob or #firstday on any social media platform and see pictures of new employees at their first day on the job. Or even pictures of their brand new ID Card.  Security Expert, Shawn Kohrman talks about why this could be a dangerous practice for the security of your organization. 

Shawn shares the top 3 cyber events of the past year as well as some types on how to protect yourself. 

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Valerie Floyd-Davis is a veteran of the United States Navy and is currently working on a Master of Professional Studies in Cyber Security Strategy and Information Management at George Washington University as well as a Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security Policy and Coordination at Walden University. In part one of our interview you will learn how Valerie began her journey in the U.S. Navy that lead to her desire to future her education in Cyber Security.