Ophtek founder Arash Shokouh recently joined the Pillar6 Podcast to share insights on his background, cybersecurity and technology.
Somehow managing to find time in his busy schedule, Arash sat down with Pillar6 host Roman Polnar to discuss the topics in life which really matter. Given Arash’s experience and success throughout his exciting journey through life, it should come as no surprise that the podcast proved to be highly intriguing for listeners. And at a whisker past 40 minutes, it’s brisk enough to keep your wits alight without overstaying its welcome.
The Pillar6 Podcast has been going strong for over five years now, diving into real conversations about money, life, and success and most importantly, keeping these balanced. Money, argues Pillar6, can’t give you a shortcut to unadulterated happiness, but it can give you a helping hand in positively calibrating your work/life balance – a non-negotiable necessity in the frantic 21st century. Over the course of its 40+ episodes, the Pillar6 podcast has spoken with business owners, attorneys, and AI experts to find out what makes them tick and how they’ve achieved their success.
At the center of these podcasts is host Roman Polnar. Having worked in the financial-advisory profession for over 24 years, Roman has a real talent for drawing out meaningful insights – hence, he’s the ideal guide for deep, engaging conversations on complex and technical subjects. Roman launched Pillar6 Advisors LLC in 2010 after a decade in the corporate world, driven by a clear vision: to build a firm which valued supporting its clients rather than being motivated purely by profits.
In episode 42 of the Pillar6 podcast, Roman finally got Arash into the studio for a comprehensive take on not only Arash’s career so far but also his thoughts on a wide range of contemporary subjects.
With over 20 years of experience in IT, Arash breaks down how everyday users and small businesses can use simple tools to better protect themselves against rising threats like phishing, AI-driven scams, and system intrusions. He explains the importance of adopting a Zero Trust mindset – questioning every request, even from familiar sources – and why a password manager can supercharge your defenses with ease and relatively little investment.
Through engaging stories, including his unexpected recruitment by the CIA, Arash brings these topics to life and offers practical tips for boosting your digital safety. By the end of the episode, you’ll feel more aligned with modern cybersecurity and have a whole host of resources to check out.
For more ways to secure and optimize your business technology, contact your local IT professionals.
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