We assist small businesses to define and refine their processes, plan and build their web presence using current and emerging technologies.
We provide ongoing support and advice to assist businesses to
maintain and grow a crucial path to market and focus on growing your business
šš”ļø Are your security measures truly effective?
In this episode, Charly explores the importance of security audits in systematically evaluating your businessās defenses. Learn about different types of auditsācompliance, technical, and operationalāand discover how to act on audit findings to strengthen your security posture.
Audit Tools to investigate
Compliance Audits
Nessus - Offers both free and paid versions for vulnerability scanning across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. It provides detailed auditing reports.
OpenVAS - An open-source vulnerability scanner with regular plugin updates, ideal for small businesses looking for an economic solution.
Qualys - Known for its cloud-based vulnerability management solution, which can be scalable for small businesses with its VMDR (Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response) feature.
Network Monitoring and Auditing
ManageEngine ADAudit Plus - Provides real-time Active Directory monitoring and auditing, helping to track user activity and changes to enhance security and ensure compliance.
SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager - Allows for the standardization and backup of network device configurations, which is crucial for maintaining network integrity.
Compliance and Risk Management
Vanta - A compliance management platform that automates compliance tasks, including security audits, which can be particularly useful for small businesses aiming to meet regulatory standards like SOC 2.
Sprinto - Focuses on compliance-driven testing with automation, suitable for businesses needing to quickly achieve compliance before audits. š
Join the discussion in my community: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com
Follow us:
Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com
Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham
Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4
YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askcharlyleetham
Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourbizmgr
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham
LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-charly-leetham/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3z49Z4uM8iD3jWFq4jOz8
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager/id1659738721
iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ask-charly-leetham-online-105944212/
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/662f1e44-115d-4094-862b-efe9307e0df4/ask-charly-leetham-online-business-manager
https://rumble.com/v6c1g7y-the-role-of-security-audits-in-protecting-your-business-2025378.html
Life is busy and there's just so many things to remember. What tools do you use to help you keep on top of ALL the things?
It's easy to react or respond quickly to messages and the like. It's better to do that mindfully. That's why I try to Practice The Pause.
You deleted the app, so your data is gone too, right? Not necessarily. When you sign up for a service and hand over your details, that information lives on the companyās servers, not just your phone. Even if you stop using the app, your data could still be sitting there years later, and if that company gets breached, your details could be exposed.
In this episode, Charly covers:
ā
Why deleting an app doesnāt remove your data from the companyās servers
ā”ļø How to think about the information you hand over when signing up
ā” Steps to log in and cleanse your account before deleting an app
āØ How to request data removal under Australian privacy principles
ā Why you should revoke app permissions before uninstalling
āļø How to track down old accounts through your app store and emails
ā Checking Sign in with Google, Apple, or Facebook for linked accounts
Take the time to go through your phone and clean up properly. Deleting the app is only half the job.
Book a Free 30 minute Breakthrough Session: ...
The Redirection plugin is a plugin that handles redirects, branded affiliate links, and 404 monitoring on your WordPress website.
If you rename or delete a page, the plugin ensures that the old URL is redirected to the new one so visitors and search engines donāt hit a dead end, which is great for your SEO. Redirection also provides some stats on the links without needing to touch server files. Charly has been using it for years and walks through the full setup in this episode, from install to first redirect.
In this episode, Charly covers:
ā
What the Redirection plugin does and how Charly uses it
ā”ļø How to install and run through the setup wizard step by step
ā” Setting up redirects for affiliate links and tracking click stats
ā How permalink monitoring automatically catches URL changes before they cause 404 errors
āØ Organising redirects into groups so you can find them later
āļø Using the log and 404 monitor to see whatās happening on your site
Book a Free 30 minute Breakthrough Session: ...
If you are a small business owner wondering whether AI is about to make your skills obsolete, the biggest tech companies in the world just answered that question for you. They fired experienced staff, replaced them with AI tools, and discovered the AI costs more than the people did.
In this episode, Charly covers:
ā” Why this matters to small business owners who are being told their skills are about to become obsolete
ā
How the Australian governmentās 1990s IT outsourcing mirrors todayās big tech AI strategy
ā”ļø The real numbers behind tech layoffs, AI spending blowouts, and hiring freezes
āØ Why companies are experiencing a corporate-level Dunning-Kruger effect with AI
ā Whether QA staff cuts and a string of serious Windows update bugs in 2026 are more than coincidence
ā The two questions every small business owner should ask before replacing a person or process with an AI tool
Your experience is not becoming obsolete. Make informed, thoughtful decisions before swapping people for tools.
Book ...
