10 Security & Privacy Metrics to Keep Your SMB in the Black - Ep 502

Think your once-a-year vulnerability scan is enough? That’s adorable. Waiting to check your security metrics until something goes wrong is like only checking your smoke alarm after the house starts smelling like burnt toast. In this episode, we peel back the layers on the top 10 security and privacy metrics every business should be tracking—whether you're the CEO, the IT person, or just someone who knows how to find the printer on the network. From patch management and MFA to phishing tests and forgotten routers older than your intern, we’ve got it all. Buckle up and get ready to verify like your digital life depends on it—because it kinda does.

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HIPAA, Hackers, and Havoc – A Cybersecurity Reality Check - Ep 501

Buckle up, folks—this episode is a rollercoaster of cyber chaos! We kick things off with a quick chat about the upcoming PriSec Boot Camp (because let’s be real, who doesn’t love a good security boot camp?). But then, we dive headfirst into the madness: a fresh HIPAA smackdown over right-of-access failures, a rogue IT guy who locked down an entire company out of revenge, and some seriously sketchy Bluetooth vulnerabilities that could have hackers eavesdropping on your life. And if that wasn’t enough, the 2025 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report drops some terrifying stats on ransomware, business email compromise, and how AI is making cyberattacks even more dangerous. Grab your tinfoil hat and let’s get into it.

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500 Episodes Later – The Threats Are Worse But So Are Our Jokes - Ep 500

500 episodes. A whole decade. Countless cybersecurity threats (and just as many dad jokes). Somehow, we’re still talking about the same cybersecurity nightmares—only now with fancier threats and AI-powered scams. In this milestone episode of Help Me With HIPAA, we take a trip down memory lane—reminiscing about our early struggles, the evolution of security risks, and why some lessons seem to need repeating... forever. Spoiler alert: bad guys are still bad, security is still hard, and if you’ve been with us since episode one, you’re officially a HMWH OG. If you’re new here, welcome—just know that staying out of breaches is a marathon, not a sprint.

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AI Tools Making AI Fools - Ep 499

Cybersecurity: It’s like flossing—we all know we should do it, but a shocking number of people just…don’t. This week, we’re digging into the annual cybersecurity attitudes and behaviors report, which reveals just how careless people are with their passwords, personal info, and, well, basic online survival skills. But don’t worry, AI is here to save us! Or, possibly, to make things even worse. We’ll also explore how AI tools are being used (and misused), and why a scary number of people are feeding them sensitive work info like it’s a buffet. Buckle up—this one’s got some eye-opening stats!

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Big Money Breaches & Bad Security Grades - Ep 498

Cybersecurity report cards are in, and let’s just say—most companies would be grounded if their IT security grades were real school grades. With over 80% of Fortune 500s scoring a D or F, and healthcare companies hovering around the danger zone, it's clear that many organizations are securing data about as well as a cardboard vault. Just ask Warby Parker, which racked up multiple breaches over the years while seemingly skipping Cybersecurity 101. In this episode, we break down what these cybersecurity scores mean, how they were calculated, and what companies should be doing before they end up in the digital hall of shame.

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DeepSeek, Deepfakes and AI’s Big Game Moment - Ep 497

AI just leveled up, and we’re here to talk about it! In this episode, we dive into DeepSeek—the AI model that shook up the stock market, gave OpenAI a run for its money (literally), and is both insanely cheap to run and totally open-source (which is equal parts exciting and terrifying). We also break down the rise of deepfake scams, AI’s growing role in cybersecurity, and why you should probably question everything you see and hear online. If you love tech, security, and a healthy dose of paranoia, buckle up—this one’s for you!

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Healthcare Has A Kick Me Sign - Ep 496

Imagine leaving your front door wide open in a neighborhood full of burglars, then acting shocked when your TV disappears. That’s basically what’s happening in healthcare cybersecurity. This week, we’re talking about why hackers are running rampant, how small healthcare practices are prime targets (no, you’re not “too small to matter”), and what basic security steps can actually make a difference. Spoiler alert: Ignoring the problem won’t make it go away.  

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