ABOUT THIS EPISODE
About Georg Dauterman: Georg believes in the fusion of technology and creativity. With a background in both fields, he started his career in IT departments of publishing and advertising agencies, realizing the critical need for tech aligned with business goals. Joining Valiant in 2004, Georg's expertise and passion for efficiency brought industry recognition. He holds a history degree from Queens College and serves on Datto's Global Partner Advisory Board. Beyond his leadership role, Georg enjoys exploring culinary skills, fitness, and outdoor adventures with his family.
About Megan Quick: Megan is a member of the Valiant Marketing & Sales team, assisting in demonstrating the value of our services and ensuring positive experiences for prospective clients. When not working with technology, she is a theater production manager and performer, producing her own comedy shows, and is an avid writer. Megan has a B.A. in Theater from Sewanee: The University of The South.
What you'll learn about in this episode:
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Why being the "family IT person" is more common and more consequential than most people realize, and what that responsibility looks like.
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Why both older generations and digital natives were thrown into technology without ever really learning the fundamentals, and how that creates security blind spots at home.
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Cybersecurity habits that you should start today: enable multi-factor authentication, set up a password manager, and audit your bank statements for unauthorized charges.
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How AI-powered deepfakes and voice cloning are making phishing scams far more convincing, and why your family needs a secret code word before transferring money or sharing information.
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The hidden risk in most homes today like smart devices, cameras, garage openers, speakers, and connected appliances that pose a potential security risk and should have its own unique password and regular updates.
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Why scammers rely on urgency, panic or fear, and the easiest mindset shift that can stop most social engineering attacks before they happen.
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How to do a practical home tech audit including changing default passwords and securing your router.
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Practical ways to help less tech-savvy family members become more self-sufficient.
