The Geek Freaks Podcast is your go-to destination for answers to the most crucial business technology questions, every business owner needs to hear. Each month we will present a topic to bring to the Geek Freaks panel. For the second episode of every month, we will feature a guest on The Insurance Hot Seat, a series dedicated to answering the tough questions in the insurance industry. If you like geeky talk and freaky fun, then tune in for new episodes every other Friday at 12 AM EST on your favorite podcast listening platform. Check out our latest episode below:
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Within the last few months, there has been a 600% uptick in phishing attempts, which means people are still falling for these email scams. It’s up to you to stay safe and keep your data protected from bad actors. In this episode of the Geek Freaks Podcast Ron uncovers popular attacks with DropBox, OneDrive, and Michigan State University. He also shares more information on how to stay safe and alert.
Is Greg from Accounting handling your I.T. problems? What about your neighbor's son who is "pretty good with computers?" There are many different ways companies handle I.T., but what's really the best option? In this episode of the GEEK FREAKS PODCAST, Ron, Madison, and Thomas share their stories and perspectives on working in and around all the different types of I.T. environments.
Read MoreMany agencies have a reactive approach when it comes to handling cybersecurity, but it's important to not take a back seat. After a breach, you need to know how and why an attack happened and that's where Brian comes in. In this episode of the GEEK FREAKS PODCAST, we put Brian Semrau, digital forensics investigator and information security specialist for SMBs, on the Insurance Hot Seat to share his knowledge on all things cybersecurity from 2FA, anti-virus, cyber insurance, and more.
Read MoreMany small and medium-sized businesses believe they aren't a target for a cyber attack simply because they think they don't have anything an attacker would want. But, that's just the opposite. With October as national cybersecurity awareness month, we are dedicating a three-part series to the why’s, how’s, and what’s of cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses. In this episode of the GEEK FREAKS PODCAST, Ron, Nick, and Thony discuss what should be done to fight back against cyber attacks.
Read MoreMany small and medium-sized businesses believe they aren't a target for a cyber attack simply because they think they don't have anything an attacker would want. But, that's just the opposite. With October as national cybersecurity awareness month, we are dedicating a three-part series to the why’s, how’s, and what’s of cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses. In this episode of the GEEK FREAKS PODCAST, Ron, Nick, and Thony share their insight on the different ways that cyber attackers are accessing our data. Part 3 is up next week: What Should You Do to Fight Back Against Cyber Attacks?
Read MoreCloud computing offers a wide array of benefits such as lower fixed costs, improved flexibility, automatic software updates, better employee collaboration, and the freedom to work from anywhere. Even though cloud computing has been around for approximately two decades, a large portion of small and medium-sized businesses continues to operate without it due to security concerns regarding their data. In this episode of the GEEK FREAKS PODCAST, we put Patrick McClory, Founder & CEO of IntrospectData, on the Insurance Hot Seat to discuss the importance of cyber security and the cloud. Patrick has built and driven value into new and existing companies at an engineering and organizational level. He's helped hundreds of companies grow and mature “in the cloud”.
Read MoreMicrosoft redesigns the To-Do app, which may convince Wunderlist users to switch over. Teams can now make you translucent to show off whiteboards in meetings. A mini speaker was also patented for the chat software to be used with Cortana as a productivity aid. Microsoft updates its automotive strategy and launches an autonomous driving program for startups and the HoloLens 2 gets a September Launch window with a starting price of $3,500! In this episode of the GEEK FREAKS PODCAST, Ron, Jacob, and Derik share their thoughts on the most recent news from Microsoft for the month of September 2019.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that email is the best form of communication for businesses worldwide. Microsoft Outlook and Google Gmail have become the most popular platforms for managing business emails, but which email client should your business be using? In this episode of the GEEK FREAKS PODCAST, Ron, Thomas, and Ben discuss their experience using both email clients, what sets them apart, and comparing each service’s subscription-based business plan.
Read MoreAre you an agency owner looking for a valued salesperson to grow your business? One of the biggest mistakes agency owners make is not utilizing the right tools to find the best talent out there. In this episode of the GEEK FREAKS PODCAST, we put Jeff Ruby from LinkedIn on the Insurance Hot Seat to provide some valuable tips on the most efficient ways to attract the right salesperson for your agency. Jeff has 7 years of experience working for LinkedIn and currently manages the North American small business team for LinkedIn's Talent Solutions division.
Read MoreIs the art of a conversation dead? Has technology made us lazy? Today, most people can’t even go 24 hours without using their phone, a computer, or the internet. In this episode of the GEEK FREAKS PODCAST, Ron, David, and Celia discuss how technology has changed more than just the way we communicate, but how our over-dependence of digital technology is restructuring our lives and what the future of our digital world will look like.
Read MoreHow much of your data is out there for the world to see? If you haven't watched "The Greatest Hack" on Netflix, we recommend watching it. The film focuses on the scandal involving Facebook and now-bankrupt Cambridge Analytica, which notoriously harvested the personal information of over 50 million of the social media giant’s users in order to sway political campaigns. In this episode of the GEEK FREAKS PODCAST Ron, Jacob and Luis analyze the Netflix documentary and discuss how our data is being used to manipulate us.
Read MoreHow often do you get on social media during work hours? Have you ever been caught scrolling through forums or watching videos on your computer? Social media has become a major part of our daily lives, but it has also influenced many things in the professional world from the hiring process, to marketing and even a decline in employee performance. In this episode of the GEEK FREAKS PODCAST, we discuss our own experiences with social media in the workplace, and gain some insight from 3 very different viewpoints within an organization; an employee, the HR Generalist, and the Vice President.
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