Breweries Beware: Cybercrime Tips from an Ethical Hacker

Category: IT and Software

Tom DeMayo is a partner with PKF O’Connor Davies, specializes in cybersecurity, and is a self-described ‘ethical hacker’.

Cybercrime is a $10 trillion problem globally, and breweries are a target.

In today’s podcast, Tom shares how these crimes occur, how to find out if your brewery is vulnerable, and what steps you can take right now to prevent a ransomware attack.

Key Points

  • Terms defined: Dark web, deep web, surface web, ransomware
  • How hackers break in to your systems and what you can do to prevent this
  • Basics of compliance testing and risk assessment
  • Tips for creating and managing those pesky login credentials
  • The case for a cybersecurity committee

Resources

  • Connect with Tom and learn how to protect your beer business from cybercrimes, TDemayo@pkfod.com

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