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Hosted by Michael Markulec and Matthew Webster · business · EN · 57 episodes
In this monthly podcast for business executives and information security professionals, industry veterans Michael Markulec and Matthew Webster chat with guests about the latest cyber news, threats, and trends impacting small and medium businesses. Harbor’s proactive rather than reactive solutions help our clients develop the cybersecurity program necessary to take their organization to the next level. Harbor's innovative processes are based on industry-standard frameworks that are tailored to meet the needs of small and medium-sized businesses.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIn this monthly podcast for business executives and information security professionals, industry veterans Michael Markulec and Matthew Webster chat with guests about the latest cyber news, threats, and trends impacting small and medium businesses. Harbor’s proactive rather than reactive solutions help our clients develop the cybersecurity program necessary to take their organization to the next level.
The Perfect Storm is hosted by Michael Markulec and Matthew Webster. The show has published 57 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "From IT Support to Strategic Advantage: AI, Security & the Future of SMB Technology" (6 October 2026, 29 minutes), "Cybersecurity in Manufacturing: The View from IT" (4 September 2026, 18 minutes), and "CMMC & Beyond: What the Phase 2 Pause Means" (1 August 2026, 33 minutes).
The Perfect Storm publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 57 episodes.
Booking probability for The Perfect Storm is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Perfect Storm requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Perfect Storm's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Perfect Storm are IT Services & Software Development. The Perfect Storm has a business audience.
Michael Markulec and Matthew Webster hosts The Perfect Storm, a business show with 57 episodes published.
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Episode #58
In this episode of The Perfect Storm , Michael Markulec talks with Darek Hahn of Affinity about how IT is evolving from a support function into a strategic business advantage. They explore the growing impact of AI, the...
Episode #57
In this episode of The Perfect Storm , Michael Markulec sits down with Joan Stevens, IT Director at Phillips Distilling, to discuss the realities of managing cybersecurity in a manufacturing environment. They explore...
Episode #56
Michael Markulec talks with Adam Austin, Co-Founder and President of Totem Technologies, about the Department of Defense's suspension of CMMC Phase 2 and what it means for organizations across the Defense Industrial...
Episode #54
<p>Michael sits down with Arthur Neumann, Director of IT and Cybersecurity Delivery at IMRI, to explore key trends in the cybersecurity landscape—particularly within the defense contracting space. The conversation dives...
Episode #55
<p>In this episode of The Perfect Storm, Michael speaks with Josh Zweig, CEO and co-founder of Zip Security, about the cybersecurity challenges facing today’s small and medium-sized businesses. Josh shares how Zip...
Episode #53
<p>Matt sits down with Sara Mirsky-Terranova of AE Consulting LLC to explore the growing demand for Fractional Compliance Officers and how small to mid-sized businesses—especially fintechs and banks—can leverage the...
Episode #52
<p>In this episode, Michael and Matthew discuss the evolving cybersecurity landscape and the growing challenges organizations face as threats continue to increase. They highlight how many businesses remain unprepared...
Episode #51
<p>n this episode, Michael speaks with Care Report founders Craig Sekowski and Ralph Pasquariello to examine the evolving role of cybersecurity insurance in today’s business landscape. Care Report specializes in...
Episode #49
<p>In this episode of The Perfect Storm, Matthew sits down with cybersecurity veteran Steven Laino, founder of Expert Infosec and former AWS consultant to Fortune 500 companies. They dive into the evolving world of...
Episode #48
<p>This episode dives into the latest shifts in their own business, exploring the power of compliance automation tools and the importance of continuous risk. They also offer advice to small business owners navigating...
Episode #47
<p>Michael meets with VP of Hub International, Jeremy M. Deck, MBA, on this episode of The Perfect Storm. With Jeremy’s vast experience as a Veteran, Consultant, Advisor, and Subject Matter Expert, he discusses risk...
Episode #46
<p>Matthew talks with Mary, the CEO of Paynela, a company determined to stop the cost of medication from being a barrier of access for patients. Being a company founded just under a year ago, they discuss challenges and...
Episode #45
Michael meets with Chris Hale, an IT expert and co-founder of Technology Response Team in Colorado. They discuss the importance of SMBs taking the steps to transition from managed services to managed security services...
Episode #43
Michael and Matthew meet to talk about the 20th year of Cybersecurity Awareness Month coming in October. They mention four simple steps both individuals and businesses can take to stay cyber-safe. They discuss...
Episode #43
<p>Michael talks with David Abodunrin, who is the Cybersecurity Project Manager/Enterprise Agile Coach at Cybarik in Manchester, UK. They discuss all things information security, such as the cost of security, but also...
Episode #42
Michael talks with Laura Bell Main, an Application Security Specialist and the CEO of Safestack Academy. Safestack Academy works to educate software developers on how to incorporate security into their systems. In this...
Episode #41
<p>In this episode, Michael talks with Kingsley Hill, the Regional Director at Freeman Clarke. They delve into the role of fractional CIOs and CTOs in mid-market companies. They discuss how these technology experts...
Episode #40
<p>In this episode, Matthew is joined by Nishat Azam, Director of Compliance at Cypher LLC. They discuss a small business' journey to achieving CMMC compliance and becoming a C3PAO. Nishat provides valuable insights...
Episode #39
<p>In this podcast, Matthew interviews Nathan Hamiel, the Senior Director of Research at Kudelski Security, where they discuss various topics surrounding AI. They cover the areas of security, LLMs, and the social...
Episode #38
<p>Michael meets with Mark Phander, the Risk Adviser at CBIZ Borden Perlman. They talk about the rise in cyber insurance coverage for businesses, how cyber insurance and cybersecurity practices have evolved at CBIZ, and...
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