Michele Novack on Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: Navigating the Compliance Maze EP 704

Описание: Your business is only as secure as your weakest digital link.

In this week’s episode, cybersecurity expert Michele Novack shares practical strategies to protect your small business, stay compliant, and prepare for emerging threats.

Security is leadership. Compliance is protection. Mindset is everything.
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🎙 Episode Description

Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast
Host: Vicki Noethling
Guest: Michele Novack
Title: Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: Navigating the Compliance Maze

What would happen to your business if your data was compromised tomorrow?

In this powerful returning guest episode, Vicki Noethling welcomes cybersecurity expert and entrepreneur Michele Novack, founder of CardinalsByte, to unpack what every small business owner must know about protecting digital assets and staying compliant in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

Michele leads a women-owned cybersecurity firm dedicated to helping professionals—including accountants, tax experts, insurance agencies, and attorneys—protect sensitive information while navigating ever-evolving compliance requirements. With a deep background in risk management, Michele translates technical cybersecurity challenges into clear, practical steps that small businesses can implement immediately.
But this conversation goes beyond firewalls and compliance checklists.
Michele shares her personal journey of resilience, growth, and empowerment—along with the mindset shifts that shaped her path as an entrepreneur and author of 21 Days of Abundance. She stresses living intentionally and notes that owning our choices drives both business stability and personal satisfaction.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Michele’s turning point into cybersecurity leadership
• The most common misconceptions small businesses have about digital security
• Emerging cybersecurity threats and trends business owners must prepare for
• Practical, budget-conscious strategies to prioritize cybersecurity
• How CardinalsByte tailors solutions specifically for small professional firms
• Compliance essentials small businesses often overlook
• Michele’s goals for future growth—both personally and professionally

Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur, small firm owner, or growing professional practice, this episode will empower you to think strategically about cybersecurity without feeling overwhelmed.
Because protecting your business isn’t optional — it’s leadership in action.

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Bio:

Michele is the founder of CardinalsByte, a leading cybersecurity firm specializing in compliance for professionals and small business. With a deep background in risk management and a passion for empowering others, she provides top-notch services, training and resources to help businesses secure their digital assets. Her expertise helps listeners navigate the complex world of cybersecurity, ensuring they stay protected and thrive. As a women-owned cybersecurity company dedicated to helping professionals like accountants, tax experts, insurance firms, and attorneys protect their sensitive data while staying compliant with ever-evolving regulations. Beyond Michele’s role as a business owner, her journey has been one of resilience, growth, and empowerment. As the author of "21 Days of Abundance," she’s delved deep into the mindset shifts needed to overcome challenges, own my choices, and inspire others to live fully. Her passion lies in sharing my experiences, whether it’s navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, creating impactful collaborations, or offering free resources to support communities while being mindful of their unique journeys.