<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Plain Talk Cyber Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Cybersecurity is a business problem. Everything SMB owners and executive team leaders need to know about how security affects their business, communicated without any geek jargon.</p>]]></description><link>https://executivesolutions.us/</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 11:42:22 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/aSRbIEhh.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[George Bakalov]]></author><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:06:48 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 George Bakalov]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category><itunes:author>George Bakalov</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Cybersecurity is a business problem. Everything SMB owners and executive team leaders need to know about how security affects their business, communicated without any geek jargon.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>George Bakalov</itunes:name><itunes:email>itsupport@executivesolutionusa.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"/><itunes:category text="Technology"/><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/5253a8df-dcae-4cc5-9fb9-f619f2ff5d7a/logos/d35b0f19-4f08-4a51-aebf-b1dbb69e8d0e.jpeg"/><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 3: Shashank Shekhar - You Bult a Business Now Protect It]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this insightful interview, Shashank Shekhar shares his pioneering work in mortgage technology, the evolution of AI, and the critical importance of cybersecurity for business owners. 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Discover practical tips to protect your data, reputation, and assets in an increasingly digital world.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:33:01</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/5253a8df-dcae-4cc5-9fb9-f619f2ff5d7a/logos/d35b0f19-4f08-4a51-aebf-b1dbb69e8d0e.jpeg"/><itunes:title>Episode 3: Shashank Shekhar - You Bult a Business Now Protect It</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 2: Gwyneth Borden - Lessons I Learned from a Ransomware Attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this conversation, George Bakalov interviews Gwyneth Borden, founder and CEO of ReMint, discussing the critical importance of cybersecurity in the debt recovery industry. They explore Gwyneth's extensive background, her firsthand experiences with a ransomware attack that crippled the services of the organization where she used to work, and the psychological impact of such incidents on organizations. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of having robust policies, training, and a security program in place to build trust with clients and partners. Gwyneth shares practical advice for business owners, highlighting the need for simplicity in cybersecurity measures and the importance of digital transformation in today's business landscape.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f340ef7d-2d7e-474c-8b35-a842c868acf0</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[George Bakalov]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:22:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2976e1c31684636a0f4fee7e0737196da0232aa0246315ab2d8f5518b4bfb5cb/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmMzQwZWY3ZC0yZDdlLTQ3NGMtOGIzNS1hODQyYzg2OGFjZjAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1MjUzYThkZi1kY2FlLTRjYzUtOWZiOS1mNjE5ZjJmZjVkN2EiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTAwZGNlNmJjMTI5MDBhYTUxMzgwYzQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhODg2NjZjZjY2YzI3ZDRkMmVkZjc3L2dlb3JnZS1iYWthbG92cy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0zLTRfXzIwLTIyLTE0Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="52202205" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/5253a8df-dcae-4cc5-9fb9-f619f2ff5d7a/episodes/f340ef7d-2d7e-474c-8b35-a842c868acf0/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this conversation, George Bakalov interviews Gwyneth Borden, founder and CEO of ReMint, discussing the critical importance of cybersecurity in the debt recovery industry. They explore Gwyneth&apos;s extensive background, her firsthand experiences with a ransomware attack that crippled the services of the organization where she used to work, and the psychological impact of such incidents on organizations. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of having robust policies, training, and a security program in place to build trust with clients and partners. Gwyneth shares practical advice for business owners, highlighting the need for simplicity in cybersecurity measures and the importance of digital transformation in today&apos;s business landscape.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:36:15</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/5253a8df-dcae-4cc5-9fb9-f619f2ff5d7a/logos/d35b0f19-4f08-4a51-aebf-b1dbb69e8d0e.jpeg"/><itunes:title>Episode 2: Gwyneth Borden - Lessons I Learned from a Ransomware Attack</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 1: The Intersection of Financial Mentorship and Cyber Resilience for Small Businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p> In this episode of Plain Talk Cyber we learn how a small business experienced the migration from paper to digital, the ongoing challenges with phishing emails and how awareness training helps make the human firewall stronger. Hannah Kesler from the <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://TheMoneyMultiplier.com" target="_blank">TheMoneyMultiplier.com</a> shares first hand how data is the lifeblood of her and her dad's business, plus asks if Macs are more secure and </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7a917042-ca55-45b5-a019-3c3476d91293</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[George Bakalov]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:32:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d26386d369c021237045f20fedac217f5fa8beef72bb416769de3f192b62ca6d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3YTkxNzA0Mi1jYTU1LTQ1YjUtYTAxOS0zYzM0NzZkOTEyOTMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1MjUzYThkZi1kY2FlLTRjYzUtOWZiOS1mNjE5ZjJmZjVkN2EiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTAwZGNlNmJjMTI5MDBhYTUxMzgwYzQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4ZjYxMmQ3ZTY5ZjczYzM0OTA0NWJjL2dlb3JnZS1iYWthbG92cy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0yLTEzX18xOC0zNi00NS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="63273317" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt; In this episode of Plain Talk Cyber we learn how a small business experienced the migration from paper to digital, the ongoing challenges with phishing emails and how awareness training helps make the human firewall stronger. Hannah Kesler from the &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://TheMoneyMultiplier.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;TheMoneyMultiplier.com&lt;/a&gt; shares first hand how data is the lifeblood of her and her dad&apos;s business, plus asks if Macs are more secure and &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:43:56</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/5253a8df-dcae-4cc5-9fb9-f619f2ff5d7a/logos/d35b0f19-4f08-4a51-aebf-b1dbb69e8d0e.jpeg"/><itunes:title>Episode 1: The Intersection of Financial Mentorship and Cyber Resilience for Small Businesses</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>