HeyJaredThe Perfect Storm
In this monthly podcast for business executives and information security professionals, industry veterans Michael Markulec and Matthew Webster chat with guests about the latest cyber news, threats, and trends impacting small and medium businesses.
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Cybersecurity in Manufacturing: The View from IT (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Perfect Storm , Michael Markulec sits down with Joan Stevens, IT Director at Phillips Distilling, to discuss the realities of managing cybersecurity in a manufacturing environment. They explore balancing AI adoption with emerging risks, protecting legacy and operational technology, managing third-party access, and building a strong security culture with a small IT team. Joan also shares why training, layered defenses, and trusted partnerships are critical to keeping operat
CMMC & Beyond: What the Phase 2 Pause Means (opens the original)
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Michael Markulec talks with Adam Austin, Co-Founder and President of Totem Technologies, about the Department of Defense's suspension of CMMC Phase 2 and what it means for organizations across the Defense Industrial Base. They discuss why contractors should continue building toward NIST SP 800-171 compliance, the future of third-party assessments, how CMMC could evolve into a more practical and affordable verification model, and the steps businesses should take while awaiting further government
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