In this episode, host Keelin Conant sits down with cybersecurity pioneer Dr. Stan Stahl, founder of Secure the Village, to explore the rising threats in today's digital world—and why total cybersecurity is, mathematically, impossible. From Cold War-era defense systems to modern-day nonprofits, Dr. Stahl breaks down how the landscape has evolved, what zero trust really means in practice, and why empowering communities is the key to building resilience.
Key Topics Covered:
Cybersecurity then and now: From Cold War systems to small business challenges
Why "zero trust" is more than a buzzword—and harder than it sounds
The human factor: How behavior plays into risk and resilience
Why small businesses and nonprofits are prime targets—and how they can fight back
The mission behind Secure the Village and building cyber-safe communities
Guest Spotlight:
👤 Dr. Stan Stahl — Founder of Secure the Village, seasoned cybersecurity expert, and passionate advocate for digital safety at the community level.
Connect with Stan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanstahl/ and learn how to become a Cyber Guardian and access free tools and education at securethevillage.org.
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