Bryan Altimas and Bence Csernak about secure and well designed software

Catch us at Design District, Greenwich or https://riversidecourtconsulting.co.uk/ https://bencium.io --- 00:00 UK retail cyberattacks 01:45 Cyber security basics 05:45 Passkeys explained 09:00 Endpoint protection and backups 12:30 Social engineering attacks 17:30 Cybercrime as big business 20:45 Importance of cyber security investment 23:30 Cybersecurity as an enabler Topics Covered * **UK Retail Cyber Attacks:** Deep dive into recent high-profile breaches at M\&S, The Co-operative, and Harrods. * **Cybersecurity Culture:** Why leadership buy-in and employee awareness are your first line of defense. * **Solopreneur Essentials:** Easy-win steps—keep your OS updated, use a password manager, adopt passkeys, install endpoint detection, and set up robust backups. * **Social Engineering Threats:** How “Scattered Spiders” and other threat actors exploit public info and help-desk gaps. * **Scaling Securely:** When and how to build or outsource a Security Operations Center and SIEM as your team grows. * **ROI of Protection:** Investing in cyber defenses pays off in avoided downtime, lost sales, and reputational damage. **Key Takeaways** 1. **Patch & Update:** Automate monthly OS and software updates. 2. **Credentials:** Unique, complex passwords → passkeys + MFA. 3. **Backups:** Multiple, geo-diverse copies with third-party scans. 4. **Culture & Training:** Continuous awareness trumps tools alone. 5. **Plan for Growth:** Begin cybersecurity early—outsourcing is cost-effective vs. breach recovery.