#AskRobert: Twitter Q&A with Robert Herjavec

August 29, 2016

On August 24, Herjavec Group CEO and Founder, Robert Herjavec, hosted a Twitter Chat on our Twitter account. We invited those interested to join the Q&A by using the hashtag, #AskRobert, to ask all their cybersecurity and information security-related questions. The Q&A lasted for an hour with Robert answering many insightful questions regarding the state of the cybersecurity industry. He also addressed the labour shortage, shared advice on how to start a career in infosec, and the upcoming challenges the industry will inevitably face. In case you missed it, see below for the summary of the Q&A. 

https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768514490694533122

: Will Govt require companies 2 provide better security 2 avoid data breach like Wendy's

https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768516409336791040

: What positions are most critical at (IT related) thanks RH! MB

https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768516835960508416

: how much of a small business' budget should be spent on cybersecurity now to protect it over next 5-10-15 years?

https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768517714084110336

: What is the cyber threat to businesses today, in your opinion?

https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768518207112032256

: Are Mac users lulled into a false sense of security? Should we be focusing on Malware/Ransomware protection?

https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768518663024496640

: what is the average persons biggest security threat

https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768520020636729344

: what's the best way for social media influencers to ensure their social media accounts stay secure?

https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768520885540040705

: how did you get started in cyber security ?

https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768521293733826560

: Considering a Master's in Cybersecurity. These days people go between jobs frequently. Do companies still hire long term/perm?

https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768521803455012864

: many small buss rely on tech to thrive & compete, but will cost of cybersecurity become oppressive for small buss?

https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768522935845781504

: What do you consider the hardest part of your job in security?

https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768523124660850688

: Recently read an article that suggested biometrics isn't as safe as we think. Can't reset a thumbprint like a password. Thoughts?

https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768523595525926912

@Therealwezzi: What books do you recommend

https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768524033658789888

: As cyber security continues to grow , do you see the challenges around recruiting top security talent?

https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768524565869846528

: What is identity access management? Why should businesses care?

https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768524601005445122

: What do you recommend to start toward the cybersecurity professional path?

https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768524845080453120

: VR rendering software used to trick facial security systems what do you think the impact on cybersecurity with such?

https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768526906106912768

@vkumarg89: What is the biggest threat that you perceive in the near future? IOT, BigData,Hybrid Cloud making us vulnerable

https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768526931612491776

@missmuyoyo: Hi Rob, what's your take on cyber wars between nations? how best do you think they can be prevented?

https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768527626386350080 https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768528006847397888

: what do you see as the next biggest challenge in the cybersecurity space?

https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768529399767412740

: How do you see the CyberSecurity industry taking shape in regions like Africa & the Caribbean, and is it of interest to you?

https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768530042754256896

: What advice would you give a ?

https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768530585375477760

: What is the most important thing about personal cyber security?

https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768530841093873664

If you missed your chance to ask Robert Herjavec a question, look out for another Twitter Q&A in the upcoming months. 

https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768531701001707521 https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768531859932196865 https://twitter.com/HerjavecGroup/status/768532432588935169

About Herjavec Group

Dynamic IT entrepreneur Robert Herjavec founded Herjavec Group in 2003 to provide cybersecurity products and services to enterprise organizations. Herjavec Group delivers SOC 2 Type 2 certified managed security services supported by state-of-the-art, PCI compliant, Security Operations Centres, operated 24/7/365 by certified security professionals. This expertise is coupled with leadership positions across a wide range of functions including consulting, professional services & incident response. Herjavec Group has offices globally including across Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. For more information, visit www.herjavecgroup.com.

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