Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast! In this episode, we tackle a critical issue facing small businesses—cybersecurity. With increasing threats such as ransomware and third-party risks, it's essential to stay prepared. We’ll explore practical strategies for closing the cybersecurity preparedness gap, leveraging GenAI for enhanced security, and how collaboration can strengthen defenses.

Joining us today is Naren Kalyanaraman, Partner, Cybersecurity Privacy and Financial Crime National Leader at PwC Canada. With years of experience advising global institutions on cybersecurity risks and compliance, Naren brings a wealth of knowledge that can help small businesses navigate today’s cybersecurity challenges.

• Top Cyber Threats for Small Businesses: How to stay protected and improve cloud security, manage vendors, and prevent ransomware attacks.
• Leveraging GenAI: The role of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity and how small businesses can use it responsibly.
• Collaborative Cybersecurity: The importance of industry partnerships and knowledge sharing to build stronger defenses.
• Resource Allocation for Cybersecurity: How small businesses can prioritize their cybersecurity budget for maximum impact.
• Future Trends in Cybersecurity: Key trends that small businesses should prepare for to stay ahead of emerging threats.

A special thanks to Naren Kalyanaraman for sharing his expert insights on the evolving cybersecurity landscape and providing actionable strategies for small businesses!

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