[Trae Johnson]

The year 2020 was a huge wake-up call for cybersecurity. I remember how quickly remote work exposed poor passwords, unsafe Wi-Fi, and phishing attacks. It revealed how ill-prepared the majority of organizations were for an overnight transition. Since then, I have seen increased focus on VPNs, two-factor authentication, and employee training, which has been a giant improvement. That year demonstrated that cybersecurity is not an option but instead, it’s a must to safeguard individuals and businesses.