ABOUT THE EPISODE In this episode of Entrepreneur With Me, Mayer sits down with Tedisha Williams, a cybersecurity professional and author of "Jamaican Cyber Kid Detective," to unpack why cybersecurity is a real and growing threat for businesses and everyday people alike. Tedisha shares how she moved from general IT into cybersecurity in 2021, why users remain the weakest line of defence, and how threats like ransomware, phishing, USB attacks, WhatsApp account takeovers, and in-person tactics like tailgating work. She explains why proper IT setups, risk assessments, and a second layer of protection like multi-factor authentication matter, and why cost often keeps organisations from fixing known weaknesses. The conversation also dives into her children's book, written after seeing how kids are handed devices with little guidance, and its stories on personal information, online pressure tactics, and digital footprints. Tedisha and Mayer discuss how much parents should post about their children online, and Mayer puts her to the test with a risk-spotting game on shared passwords and oversharing business wins. She closes with advice for anyone wanting to enter the field and a preview of book two, due next year. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Users are the weakest line of defence, so awareness training is one of the best protections a business can invest in • A data breach can lead to ransomware demands and identity theft, damaging both finances and reputation • Shared passwords, weak passwords, and budget-driven shortcuts create easy openings for attackers • Multi-factor authentication adds a second layer of protection even if a password is compromised • Less is more online: avoid posting real-time locations, school details, and revenue figures • Parents should consider their children's consent and safety before posting them on social media • Scammers rely on urgency, pressure, and familiarity to trick people into clicking links or sharing codes • Cybersecurity can be learned through certifications and free online courses, with many paths into the field BEST MOMENTS "Our data is not safe. Our personal information is not safe." "Our users are our weakest defence." "Less is more." "Attackers use urgency, they use pressure, they use familiarity." "It's your choice if you want to post your children, but also not know that there can be some ramifications of that." "Never let your guard down." "That book is a legacy of mine." FOLLOW OUR INSTAGRAM: entrepreneurwithmepodcast GET IN TOUCH WITH THE GUEST: teddiewill@yahoo.com ABOUT THE HOST Hosted by Mayer Morrison on Entrepreneur With Me, a podcast featuring honest conversations and personal lessons on entrepreneurship, content creation, and building a business from the ground up. Hosted by: Mayer Morrison Executive Produced by: Mayer Morrison Produced by: Kyle Exell Edited by: Kyle Exell