
The Silent Threat To Your Bottom Line
From Bite Size Security by Mike Fitzpatrick
May 1, 2025 · 6 min · Episode 15
About this episode
Mike Fitzpatrick discusses the underestimated risks of viewing cybersecurity as merely an IT issue and emphasizes its importance as a business risk.
🎙️ Episode Title: The Silent Threat to Your Bottom Line Podcast: Bite Size Security with Mike Fitzpatrick Episode Summary: In this episode, Mike Fitzpatrick, CEO of NCX Group, pulls back the curtain on one of the most underestimated risks to your business: the assumption that cybersecurity is “just an IT problem.” Mike shares real-world insights from 20+ years in cyber risk consulting—including a cautionary tale from a mid-sized business that learned the hard way how cyber threats impact operations, trust, and revenue. You’ll learn why cybersecurity must become a leadership priority, how to reframe it as a business risk (not a tech project), and what steps you can take to protect your bottom line. If you’re a CEO, CFO, or business owner who’s tired of the jargon and wants clarity on what actually matters in cyber risk—this is your 6-minute wake-up call. Links & Resources: 🌐 Visit us: www.ncxgroup.com 🔗 Connect with us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ncxgroup 📣 Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): x.com/ncxgroup 📘 Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/ncxgroup Subscribe to stay ahead of cyber risk—and take the risks that grow your business with confidence. Need help understanding…
People in this episode
Host: Mike Fitzpatrick
Topics covered
- cybersecurity
- business risk
- leadership
- IT problem
Keywords
- cyber risk
- business operations
- trust
- revenue
Mentioned in this episode
Products: NCX Group
Books & works: The Silent Threat To Your Bottom Line, The Silent Threat to Your Bottom Line Podcast
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