EP258: Ted Harrington - Two Security Strategies Every Bookkeeping Business Should Know

Protecting your business. When so many businesses rely on the internet and apps, like QuickBooks, security is an indispensable asset. Ted Harrington, author of Hackable: How to Do Application Security Right, is an ethical hacker who finds and fixes security vulnerabilities in companies.  This week’s episode focuses on what small businesses can do right now to protect themselves against security threats and breaches. During this interview, you'll learn... Why you should be paying more attention to business security  Security strategies for small businesses How your attitude about security can help or hurt your business Connect with Ted on LinkedIn here.  To learn more about his book HACKABLE: How to Do Application Software Right, click here.    Time Stamps 2:06 - Ted’s career journey as an ethical hacker 8:16 - A metaphor for understanding the growing need for security in businesses 13:29 - Baseline security practices for small businesses 19:21 - Why your team should not be sharing the same credentials 23:48 - How mindset plays a key role in business security  32:53 - Ted’s book, Hackable: How to do Application Security Right