Paul Osterberg is the CEO and Managing Director of Security Basecamp, a company that helps financial services firms simplify cybersecurity and compliance while reducing risk. He has over 15,000 hours of experience building and leading information security programs and has completed more than 300 cybersecurity risk assessments. Previously, Paul held senior roles at AFAM Capital, National Financial Partners, and NFP Securities. He holds a degree in finance from the University of Minnesota and has completed further studies at Columbia University and the Wharton School.

Many businesses struggle with growing cybersecurity risks, from weak passwords and unpatched systems to sophisticated AI-driven scams. These threats not only endanger company data but also erode customer trust when breaches occur. How can organizations strengthen defenses and safeguard their clients while staying ahead of evolving attacks?

Paul Osterberg, a cybersecurity leader with decades of experience, explains how companies can take practical steps to reduce vulnerabilities. He highlights the value of risk assessments, the value of multifactor authentication, and the dangers of reusing credentials. Paul also emphasizes the human side of security, showing how training employees to think critically and “trust but verify” can prevent costly mistakes. His insights stress that technology and culture must work together to create resilient organizations.

In this episode of The Customer Wins, Richard Walker interviews Paul Osterberg, CEO and Managing Director of Security Basecamp, about building trust through cybersecurity. Paul shares how companies can reduce fear after breaches, why AI presents both risks and opportunities, and how cultivating better human behavior is as important as technical safeguards. He also delves into ransomware, client trust recovery, and the personal side of raising security-aware families.