In this episode of the CNL Podcast, Sedric sits down with Petros, Director of IT at Employees Club of California, for a real talk about ransomware, backups, and what actually works in the real world.

Petros shares why paying ransoms only fuels more attacks and how having solid, offline backups can save your business when things go wrong.We chat about the simple habits that make the biggest difference, like enabling MFA, keeping cloud setups clean, and training your people the right way.He also breaks down how internal phishing tests and real conversations with employees work way better than just sending out another training video.Petros opens up about wearing multiple hats in IT, running infrastructure, development, and security all at once, and what that pressure teaches you about leadership.This episode’s packed with relatable stories, practical steps, and honest advice you can start using right away.If you’re in IT or just trying to make your company a little safer, this one’s worth the listen. Follow us on Social 👇YouTube ► www.youtube.com/@CynexlinkLinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynexlink/