Are You Actually Protected? Learn How to Prove Your Cybersecurity Posture For Free Ep. 97
Hosts:
Justin Shelley - https://www.phoenixitadvisors.com/
Mario Zaki - https://www.mazteck.com/
Joshua Holloway - https://7thdi.com/
Most owners think they are secure. Almost none can prove it.
This episode shows how to stop guessing and start getting defensible answers.
Justin Shelley - https://www.phoenixitadvisors.com/
Mario Zaki - https://www.mazteck.com/
Joshua Holloway - https://7thdi.com/
Most owners think they are secure. Almost none can prove it.
This episode shows how to stop guessing and start getting defensible answers.
Justin, Mario, and Josh start with a headline-level fear: an AI model in testing “got out,” hit a target over 17,000 times in a weekend, and even “guardrails” got in the way of defenders analyzing what happened. Whether that exact story holds up over time or not, the business takeaway is clear: speed is changing, and “my IT guy says we’re good” is not a security strategy.
Then Justin walks through a practical solution: a free portal built to answer the question every business owner should be asking, “Are we actually protected?” It is designed to help non-technical leaders measure risk, take one next step at a time, and collect evidence so security is auditable and defensible. The demo includes a sample business profile that estimates exposure in dollars (example shown: $5.4M), then reduces that exposure fast by completing basics like backups and MFA and documenting proof.
A key theme throughout is accountability. If your provider is “grading their own homework,” you need a way to validate what is really in place, what is missing, and what to do next, without relying on vague reassurance.
Verbatim quote: “Your IT guy is grading his own homework.”
What you’ll learn
- Why AI-driven attacks make “monthly scans” and slow, human-only response feel outdated
- How to estimate breach exposure in dollars using simple business inputs (employees, revenue range, regulated data, downtime cost)
- The first two high-impact moves that immediately reduce risk in the demo: verified backups and MFA
- How to turn “we think we did it” into evidence you can show in an audit, insurance claim, or lawsuit
- How to build a realistic plan of action with milestones by scheduling security work by the week (example shown: 5 hours per week)
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If you are a business owner and you cannot clearly prove your current security posture, Phoenix IT Advisors can help you validate what’s in place, close gaps, and build a defensible plan.
Links
Episode: https://unhackmybusiness.com/episode/97
Phoenix IT Advisors: https://phoenixitadvisors.com
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Phoenix IT Advisors: https://phoenixitadvisors.com
@UnHackedPodcast
Creators and Guests
Host
Mario Zaki
During my career, I have advised clients on effective – and cost-effective – approaches to developing infrastructure that fosters productivity and profitability. My work has provided me with a broad-based knowledge of business from the inside, with an expertise in areas that go beyond IT alone, ranging from strategic planning to cloud computing to workflow automation solutions.
