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The Perfect Storm

Michael Markulec and Matthew Webster

In this monthly podcast for business executives and information security professionals, industry veterans Michael Markulec and Matthew Webster chat with guests about the latest cyber news, threats, and trends impacting small and medium businesses. Harbor’s proactive rather than reactive solutions help our clients develop the cybersecurity program necessary to take their organization to the next level. Harbor"s innovative processes are based on industry-standard frameworks that are tailored to meet

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29:58

Episode 51: with Craig Sekowski & Ralph Pasquariello

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2025/10/31

n this episode, Michael speaks with Care Report founders Craig Sekowski and Ralph Pasquariello to examine the evolving role of cybersecurity insurance in today’s business landscape. Care Report specializes in converting cyber risk data into actionable financial intelligence, enabling organizations to make informed decisions about their exposure and resilience.The discussion explores the key threats impacting SMBs, methods for quantifying financial risk, and how the value and coverage of cyber

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31:46

Episode 50: with Steven Laino

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2025/08/28

In this episode of The Perfect Storm, Matthew sits down with cybersecurity veteran Steven Laino, founder of Expert Infosec and former AWS consultant to Fortune 500 companies. They dive into the evolving world of cloud security, with a focus on how startups and SMBs can protect their environments through Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM). Learn how CSPM helps prevent misconfigurations, strengthen compliance, and automate security—practical insights for any organization navigating the

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Episode 48: with Michael and Matthew

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2025/07/24

This episode dives into the latest shifts in their own business, exploring the power of compliance automation tools and the importance of continuous risk. They also offer advice to small business owners navigating the complex tech world.

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Episode 47: with Jeremy M. Deck

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2024/04/26

Michael meets with VP of Hub International, Jeremy M. Deck, MBA, on this episode of The Perfect Storm. With Jeremy’s vast experience as a Veteran, Consultant, Advisor, and Subject Matter Expert, he discusses risk management and how his company, Hub International, helps clients manage risk across commercial, benefits, and personal risk insurance products. They also talk about cybersecurity insurance and the different ways companies are protecting themselves from cyber attacks.

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27:56

Episode 46: with Mary-Beth Macaluso

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2023/11/16

Matthew talks with Mary, the CEO of Paynela, a company determined to stop the cost of medication from being a barrier of access for patients. Being a company founded just under a year ago, they discuss challenges and tips for starting a company in the cybersecurity sector, including the importance of finding a good partner to team up with and rely on.

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31:42

Episode 45: with Chris Hale

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2023/10/11

Michael meets with Chris Hale, an IT expert and co-founder of Technology Response Team in Colorado. They discuss the importance of SMBs taking the steps to transition from managed services to managed security services. They also talk about staying ahead of emerging technologies being implemented by bad actors and Chris shares his thoughts on some tips to follow during October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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33:32

Episode 44: with Michael and Matthew

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2023/09/28

Michael and Matthew meet to talk about the 20th year of Cybersecurity Awareness Month coming in October. They mention four simple steps both individuals and businesses can take to stay cyber-safe. They discuss recommendations including using multi-factor authentication, implementing a password manager, and give tips on how to create strong passwords.

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30:52

Episode 43: with David Abodunrin

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2023/08/24

Michael talks with David Abodunrin, who is the Cybersecurity Project Manager/Enterprise Agile Coach at Cybarik in Manchester, UK. They discuss all things information security, such as the cost of security, but also how essential it is to a business and how important awareness training is for every single employee at a company. They also explain why it’s not solely businesses that are susceptible to cyber attacks- individuals are just as vulnerable on their personal devices.

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21:35

Episode 42: with Laura Bell Main

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2023/07/13

Michael talks with Laura Bell Main, an Application Security Specialist and the CEO of Safestack Academy. Safestack Academy works to educate software developers on how to incorporate security into their systems. In this episode, Michael and Laura discuss how often software teams should be testing their security and how implementing security can protect and benefit companies, individual employees, and clients. Laura also offers advice for companies wanting to keep their information secure with new

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Episode 41: with Kingsley Hill

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2023/06/09

In this episode, Michael talks with Kingsley Hill, the Regional Director at Freeman Clarke. They delve into the role of fractional CIOs and CTOs in mid-market companies. They discuss how these technology experts provide valuable insights into understanding technological challenges and the emergence of new technologies like AI and increased computing power. They also talk about how to mitigate cyber risks for remote employees.

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Episode 40: with Nishat Azam

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2023/05/11

In this episode, Matthew is joined by Nishat Azam, Director of Compliance at Cypher LLC. They discuss a small business' journey to achieving CMMC compliance and becoming a C3PAO. Nishat provides valuable insights into the steps businesses must take to prepare for a CMMC audit and achieve certification, as well as general advice on navigating cybersecurity compliance.

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Episode 39: with Nathan Hamiel

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2023/04/27

In this podcast, Matthew interviews Nathan Hamiel, the Senior Director of Research at Kudelski Security, where they discuss various topics surrounding AI. They cover the areas of security, LLMs, and the social language of ChatGPT. Their discussion also includes privacy concerns such as intellectual property versus personal property, as well as Nathan's thoughts on how AI technology can be utilized in the short and long-term future.

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Episode 38: with Mark Phander

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2023/03/10

Michael meets with Mark Phander, the Risk Adviser at CBIZ Borden Perlman. They talk about the rise in cyber insurance coverage for businesses, how cyber insurance and cybersecurity practices have evolved at CBIZ, and how clients and businesses have reacted in recent years to cyber policy changes. Mark describes why Multi-Factor-Authentication (MFA) is essential nowadays and which types of devices and accounts should be protected through MFA. They also talk about protecting your Personal Identifying

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Episode 37: with Nicholas Blank and Chris Goosen

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2023/02/09

Matthew talks to Nicholas Blank, the CEO of NBConsult, and Chris Goosen, Technology Consultant and Microsoft MVP about Zero Trust. They discuss its guiding principles, including what to do if a vendor contacts your business regarding Zero Trust. They also talk about the importance of using complex passwords, enabling MFA for Cloud Services, and Privilege Account Management as a business.

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Episode 36: with Michael and Matthew

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2023/01/26

Michael and Matthew are back after a holiday break to continue The Perfect Storm Podcast in 2023. They discuss possible upcoming trends in cybersecurity this year and current news circulating in the cyber field. They give advice about how to best protect your business’s data by choosing the right companies for insurance and third-party risk management. They also bring up AI chatbots becoming more popular and the importance of staying up to date on compliance certifications.

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Episode 35: with Lisa Lorenzin

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2022/11/17

Matthew meets with security expert Lisa Lorenzin, a former Field CTO-AMS at Zscaler. They discuss the evolution of the modern workplace over the last few years, especially with the increase in remote workers. They focus on a variety of topics in the history and current state of remote work, including cloud-based security services, secure web gateway and proxy, and firewall and remote access VPNs, to name a few. They also talk about the future of remote work with the help of new cybersecurity

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Episode 34: with Richard Shapiro

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2022/11/03

Matthew talks with Richard Shapiro, the Chief Financial and Operating Officer at Sierra Canyon School in California. They discuss why it is vital to educate students and teachers on security practices and describe a class offered at Sierra Canyon that teaches students how to be cyber-safe. They also talk about how cybersecurity differs at schools from other organizations as well as the cost and benefit of implementing a security system to protect sensitive information.

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28:52

Episode 33: with David Lennon

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2022/10/20

Matthew meets with David Lennon, the Director of Enterprise Solutions at FireMon. They talk about managing firewall rules, cyber threat maps, and the importance of having good cyber hygiene. They also discuss Firemon’s move to cloud security operations, specifically focusing on access control for users.

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Episode 32: with Matt Hagovsky

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2022/10/06

Matthew meets with Matt Hagovsky, the North American Sales Engineering VP for Cybereason. They discuss how Cybereason approaches endpoint attacks by distilling all alerts into one to help users map out their cyber vulnerabilities in a quicker and more useful way. They also talk about how detection endpoint response has advanced over the years and how cyber companies with different resources have adapted to these technologies. They mention the differences between MDR (Managed Detection &

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Episode 31: with Mike DeKock

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2022/09/08

Mike Dekock returns, in his third episode with The Perfect Storm Podcast, to discuss with Matthew what to look for in a SOC 2 report. They talk about requirements for SOC 2 that customers should be sure they include and go into further detail about each step of creating a SOC 2 report. Mike also explains how it could help customers to consider doing research on their auditor to be sure they include all the right information in their report.

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