Leading Cybersecurity With Confidence: Lessons | Andrew Morgan | Episode 121

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Leading Cybersecurity With Confidence: Lessons | Andrew Morgan | Episode 121

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Episode Synopsis

💡 Top Takeaway

“Are we taking risk?” — Andrew Morgan
Every business takes risk. The confident ones measure it. In this episode, discover how to transform compliance and culture into competitive advantage through intentional leadership.

Promise: You’ll walk away knowing how to evaluate risk tolerance, prioritize cybersecurity investments, and align technology to your business strategy.

👤 Guest Bio

Andrew Morgan, Founder of Right of Boom and Host of The CyberCall, is a longtime cybersecurity advocate helping IT service providers and business leaders build stronger, safer organizations through proactive leadership and accountability.

⚙️ Vitals (Key Metrics)

68% of SMBs suffered a cyber incident last year — leadership readiness remains the weakest link.

92% of breaches involve human error or misconfiguration.

Every hour spent in proactive security exercises can save 40 hours in downtime during an incident.

🩹 Medical History (Episode Summary)

Andrew Morgan joins Steve “The Doctor” Meek to diagnose one of the most common business blind spots — leadership disengagement from cybersecurity. Together, they outline practical steps for SMBs to build confidence through awareness, accountability, and AI readiness.

🔍 Exam (Detailed Description)

Episode Chapters & Highlights

00:00 — Welcome & introduction to Andrew Morgan and Right of Boom

03:09 — “Are we taking risk?” — framing risk as a leadership responsibility

14:45 — “Compliance rolls downhill” — the executive’s role in governance

20:35 — Building a security-first culture with STARPower principles

26:46 — Tabletop testing and practical cybersecurity drills

47:59 — Budgeting for preparedness in DFW businesses

01:01:09 — “AI is right all the rage” — understanding the dual role of AI in cybersecurity

01:03:27 — Key takeaway: be intentional, not reactive

💊 Treatment Plan (Resources & Mentions)

Right of Boom Podcast & Conference

The CyberCall Community

Fulcrum Group Cyber Risk Report

Related Episodes:

Ep.116 – Turning IT Into Business Outcomes w/ Luis Giraldo

Ep.117 – The Leadership Mindset for Growth w/ Mark McIntosh

📞 Guest Call to Action (CTA)

Andrew invites leaders to join The CyberCall community and start weekly conversations that turn risk into readiness.
🔗 https://thecybercall.com

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