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29th Oct 2021

Cybersecurity Will Save You with JohnE Upgrade

On this episode of Elite Achievement, Kristin introduces us to JohnE Upgrade, a retired cybersecurity professional with 35 years of experience. JohnE authored the book “Don’t Hack” and is the founder of CyberD TV, which is the first streaming service dedicated to cybersecurity. He shares his expertise and passion with the general public to help in spreading knowledge about the importance of cybersecurity. 

In this episode, JohnE shares with us important information about different ways you can protect yourself, your business and even your children in the online world. 

Episode Highlights:

08:33 I knew this was going to happen – that there’s going to be crooks out there and they’re going to take advantage of this. It was the reason I was inspired to get into computer security which turned into cybersecurity. 

16:55 Cybersecurity defense is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s something that’s a grind which has to go on day after day. We would not only have to build our servers in our network to certain standards, but we’d have to implement them in perpetuity. 

24:14 I enjoy teaching people, and I also knew I was planting a seed there. I was able to eventually offset some of my responsibilities by educating others.

32:40 I think it all comes down to control for small businesses. Meaning don’t give out your passwords and don’t allow anyone access to do anything that might cause you problems. 

39:00 You need to back up your data – there’s nothing more critical than having your data backed up. All it takes is one accident to mess it all up.

48:50 The holy grail of any kind of scammer or hacker is your social security number. 

1:00:11 Communication is needed to keep your kids safe, so make sure to set clear guidelines for your kids. 

Resources

Useful Cybersecurity Links:

https://losspreventionmedia.com/an-a-z-plan-for-corporate-cybersecurity-success/

https://www.hvy.com/meagan-j-meehan/cyber-d-interview-with-cybersecurity-expert-johnny-young

https://totalsecurityadvisor.blr.com/cybersecurity/why-cybersecurity-and-change-control-go-together-like-peanut-butter-and-jelly/

https://youtu.be/i4b4xTA_LTI

https://cyberdefense.vhx.tv/tips-for-seniors-to-stay-safe

The latest quotes from JohnE in “Business Insider”:

https://www.businessinsider.com/by-halting-cyberattacks-threat-intelligence-gives-firms-an-advantage-2021-10

https://www.businessinsider.com/what-cyberattacks-mean-for-worldwide-security-2021-10

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Elite Achievement
A leadership and execution podcast for financial advisors and firm leaders
Elite Achievement with Kristin Burke

You’re a financial advisor. Your calendar is booked with back-to-back client meetings. You have a vision to grow your firm. You’re not sure if you have the right team in place. You’re holding on to work you know you should be delegating. You want to spend more time doing complex planning and working with your best clients, but you’re still trying to deliver for every client in your book.

At the end of the day, you’re still the one driving the revenue.

Or…

You’re leading a team of financial advisors or a firm. You’re responsible for growth, but don’t produce the results yourself. They come through the people you recruit, develop, and retain. And many of them aren’t traditional employees, which means you’re leading as much through influence as you are through expectations and accountability.

Your calendar is full, but your time doesn’t always feel well spent. You start the day with a plan, and it quickly shifts as people come to you with questions, challenges, and decisions that need your input.

You’re constantly balancing competing priorities. Attracting and bringing in new talent. Launching and developing new financial advisors. Supporting career advisors as they continue to grow. Having difficult conversations when someone isn’t performing. Protecting the culture and keeping everyone aligned to the vision.

At the end of the day, you’re still accountable for the results.

Different roles. Same challenges.

How do you create clarity around your vision and get others aligned to it?

How do you focus on the right priorities when everything feels important?

How do you develop people and hold a high standard of performance?

How do you lead effectively while still driving results?

This is the work of Elite Achievement.

A leadership and execution podcast for financial advisors and firm leaders who are building and scaling a firm and being challenged to lead at a higher level as success becomes less about your individual effort and more about how you lead.

Kristin Burke brings over 20 years of industry experience and works closely with financial advisors and firm leaders as they build firms, develop people, and navigate the challenges that come with growth.

Elite Achievement is about setting a bold vision, executing consistently, and becoming the kind of leader capable of building a legacy.