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Each episode, Tom will lead a thoughtful discussion with leaders in the financial arena to create a unique show that's designed to serve both financial professionals and everyday investors.

Financial Independence Group (FIG) has been a leader in the financial services space for more than 40 years. Tom Lamendola joined FIG in 2017 and has been responsible for growing high performing teams and challenge organizations to reach their potential for more than 15 years.

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  2. The Digital Plague Is Coming: Protecting Against Cybercrime with Rob Hegedus

The Digital Plague Is Coming: Protecting Against Cybercrime with Rob Hegedus

Aug 22, 2025

Cybercrime isn’t just a distant threat- it’s here, it’s growing, and it’s targeting everything from global infrastructure to small-town churches. In this episode, former military intelligence officer and cybersecurity expert Rob Hegedus joins the conversation to reveal how cyberattacks have become an industrialized, global business projected to cost $10.5 trillion by 2025.

Rob explains why ransomware has become a top money-maker for hackers, why small and mid-sized businesses are now prime targets, and how most people underestimate just how quickly threats reach their devices- sometimes within seconds. He also introduces Cyber Simple, a new solution designed to give everyday families and business owners the same kind of protection once reserved for government agencies. If you’ve ever assumed cyber threats are only a “big company problem,” this conversation will open your eyes to the real risks and the simple steps you can take to stay ahead.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

💻 Cybercrime could reach $10.5 trillion by 2025

🏢 Even small businesses, churches, and schools are now targets

⏱️ New devices are pinged by malicious bots within 8 seconds

🔒 Ransomware remains one of the most effective tactics for hackers

🛡️ Cyber Simple makes top-tier protection easy for everyone

Resources for this episode:

CISO Global:

https://www.ciso.inc/

Learn About FIG: https://www.figmarketing.com 

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