Listen "Leading Cybersecurity With Confidence: Lessons | Andrew Morgan | Episode 121"
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
“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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