The 1983 movie War Games introduced the concept of “hacking” to the general public.And in the ensuing four decades, we’ve seen massive online breaches of security involving both personal and business information. Once considered a unique event, data breaches have become commonplace but many companies still don’t have adequate safeguards to protect their information.Our guest today says that protecting businesses’ computer networks involves both technological and human defenses.During this thirty-minute episode, Gary covers effective cybersecurity efforts, how businesses can protect themselves, and the different types of protection methods.About our Guest:Gary Tonniges Jr, CPA is the founder and CEO of TriQuest Technologies, Inc, Fort Worth's IT Solutions leader for business customers since 1997. TriQuest specializes in supporting executives responsible for directing and managing IT Support within their organization. We help customers utilize technology to be more effective in their businesses, maximizing their ability to protect their data and their clients' data. Gary is a proud 1992 graduate of Texas A&M and earned his Executive MBA from TCU in 2005. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds multiple technical certifications. Gary is active in the Fort Worth community. He is the Treasurer for the Fort Worth Texas State Board of CPAs and on the Board of Directors for the state TXCPA. He is a proud member of the Fort Worth A&M Club and active alumni of the TCU EMBA program. Gary is an expert in technology solutions and has spoken for FWHR Strategic Mindset, HRSW, TXCPA groups, Tarrant County Probate Bar Association, and local Vistage groups. https://triquesttech.com/Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—premium background checks with fast and friendly service. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at imperativeinfo.com.If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit goodmorninghr.com.