{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Number","title":"Episode 157 - Cybersecurity First, AI Second, Always","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/bf626fef\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2132,"description":"AI is showing up everywhere in business.\nAnd a lot of owners are turning it on without realizing what they just gave access to.\n\nIn this episode, Wendy sits down with Darryl Cresswell, CEO and founder of myDWARE, to talk about why cybersecurity has to come before any AI rollout.\nThey dig into real world examples entrepreneurs can actually relate to.\nAI agents running under owner level access.\nSensitive data leaking through email, CRM systems, and shadow AI tools.\nAnd why flashy automation without guardrails can quietly destroy trust, value, and deal readiness.\n\nDarryl breaks down the difference between AI bots, AI agents, and agentic AI in plain language.\nThey talk about shadow AI, third party tools, and how employees accidentally create risk.\nAnd why buyers and auditors are now paying close attention to cybersecurity when valuing a business.\n\nIf you are experimenting with AI, thinking about automation, or planning to sell your business one day, this conversation will change how you think about “just turning it on.”\n\nCybersecurity first.\nAI second.\nAlways.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/D12ba7JW-PGdd44Wu708yaH4zadpc44rOFn3Sk95kkU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zOThh/NWY5NjRiNTlkZjEw/YjRlZjRjNmQ1ZTI1/ODI5Ni5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}