Show Summary:
In this episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice podcast, Jeremiah Baker—author of Confessions of a Hacker—reveals how he spent the last 17 years ethically hacking into companies’ networks and web applications to identify vulnerabilities before cybercriminals do. He discusses the most common and damaging cyberattacks targeting individuals and businesses today, from phishing schemes to ransomware, and explains how these threats can cause significant financial and reputational harm if left unaddressed.
Jeremiah also outlines practical steps that anyone can take to strengthen their cyber defenses, including recognizing suspicious emails, implementing multi-factor authentication, and updating systems and software regularly. Whether you’re part of a larger firm or a solo practitioner, you’ll learn why proactive cybersecurity is essential for protecting sensitive data, maintaining trust, and staying ahead of rapidly evolving threats.
Biography:
Jeremiah Baker, author of Confessions of a Hacker, spent the last 17 years being hired to hack into clients’ networks and web applications before the bad guys could—helping organizations pinpoint weaknesses in their cybersecurity defenses and fortify them against future attacks. He has worked with major casinos, banks, corporations, hospitals, and software firms around the world.
Through real-world stories, Jeremiah offers an insider’s perspective on how cybercriminals operate and what you can do to protect yourself. Over the years, his work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, Wired, Vice, and various television shows.
Jeremiah also serves as an advisory board member of The Global Projects Center at Stanford University’s Engineering School. He has spoken at Stanford University, George Washington University, Extraprise, Quantum Metric, ASML, Campden Wealth, Opal Group, USI, UC San Diego, Jan Pro, Black is Tech, the ePay Fraud Symposium, Gilbarco Veeder-Root, and many more.
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiahbaker/
Corporate Partner:
Impressia Bank – https://impressiabank.bank/
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