It’s the season finale of One Step Beyond Cyber. We’re closing out this season with a big conversation—how small and mid-sized businesses can unlock AI the right way. Our guest, Christopher Carter, is a globally recognized AI cloud expert, best-selling author, and founder of Approyo. Together, we dive into why clean data matters, how private AI is becoming accessible, and what every leader needs to know about securing their business in the AI era.

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In this episode, Scott Kreisberg and CISSP Tim Derrickson break down:

• Why many SMBs remain below the poverty line—even after buying expensive tools.
• The simple, practical steps that move you above the line (without breaking budgets).
• How to avoid being reactive and start leading with resilience.
• What it really feels like to operate above the line—and why it matters for your survival.

Cybersecurity isn’t just about tools. It’s about strategy, awareness, and leadership.

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Cyber insurance has evolved—have you kept up?

In this episode, we reconnect with Joseph Cook from The Arizona Group for an in-depth look at how cyber liability insurance has changed over the past two years. From rising claim costs to policy exclusions and shifting underwriting standards, we unpack what business leaders need to know to stay covered—and stay ahead.

We dive into:

• How cyber insurance conversations have shifted since 2023
• Why many businesses still misunderstand what’s actually covered
• The growing list of requirements and what insurers expect in 2025
• The fine print: exclusions, clauses, and claims timing
• How to align your cybersecurity posture with your policy terms

Whether you're renewing soon or reconsidering your entire strategy, this episode serves as your crash course in navigating today’s cyber insurance.

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In this episode, Scott Kreisberg sits down with Nick Moyes, Regulatory Compliance Manager at ComplyAuto, for a must-hear conversation on what auto dealerships need to know now about data privacy and the latest regulatory changes.

Chapter of this Episode

00:00 Episode Overview with Scott Kreisberg
00:24 Expert Background and expertise
09:15 What’s ComplyAuto all about? What’s the thing that ComplyAuto does for auto dealers?
13:33 ComplyAuto and the California New Car Dealers Association, What does this represent for car dealers?
21:14 How do you differentiate between compliance and true security? Do you see businesses mistaking compliance for being fully protected?
27: 51 How is ComplyAuto using AI to help dealerships stay compliant, and where do you see AI shaping the future of compliance and cybersecurity in the auto industry?
34:00 Final Thoughts

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Episode Chapters:

00:00 Episode outline
00:26 Welcome Episode
00:50 Unpacking Hot Topic Cyber breach. What happened with this breach. What do we know about the breach so far?
04:27 This breach exposed highly sensitive data, including partial credit card details and loyalty points, which hackers could exploit for identity theft, financial fraud, and account takeovers. How these types of stolen data specifically pose risks—not just for customers, but also for retailers?
06:02 Hot Topic, Torrid, and Box Lunch are all larger businesses, but we tend to speak to more of the SMB entrepreneur is something like this still relevant to those size businesses?
08:49 How to minimize the risk (compliance and policies), the impact (incident response plan), and the reputational damage?
16:36 What exactly does double extortion entail, and should businesses be concerned about even more risks in these types of attacks?
21:58 Final Thoughts and Closing

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Episode Overview 00:00
Episode Welcome: 00:30
Guest Intro: 0:01:00

0:02:05 What are the biggest risks companies need to be aware of today?

0:06:05 Let’s say a company realizes they’ve been hit by a cyber attack. From a legal standpoint, what are some of the first things they need to do?

0:14:45 Do legal teams and tech teams need to work closely together from the start? How does that collaboration unfold?

0:19:10 When a breach happens, it’s not just about cleaning up the mess. What legal risks come into play for the affected company? How can they be prepared for potential lawsuits or regulatory fines?

0:23:10 What happens with information that is out in the DarkWeb?

0:25:10 With ransomware attacks becoming more common, we’re hearing about companies paying ransoms. How does the law view this? Are there risks associated with paying hackers, like violating regulations?

0:27:50 You’ve probably seen some cases where legal preparation really helped a company minimize the fallout. Can you share any stories where good legal prep made a huge difference after a breach?

0:28:30 What should companies be doing to protect themselves legally BEFORE an attack? Are there proactive measures they can take to reduce their legal exposure?

0:39:10 Before we wrap up, if you could give one piece of advice to companies worrying about cyber attacks, what would it be?

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Episode Overview

What is the scope of cybersecurity for auto dealerships? And is there any difference from other industries?

Why are auto dealerships attractive targets for cyber criminals?

How are phishing and social engineering attacks compromising dealership operations?

What are the cybersecurity risks associated with dealership management systems and third-party software?

What role does employee training play in preventing cyber-attacks on dealerships?

How much of this should be internal vs. External with third parties?

What legal and regulatory obligations do dealerships have when it comes to securing customer data?

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