The Digital Roast Podcast: Season 3 — A Deep Dive into Cyber Security for SMBs

Cyber Smart Week is just around the corner, but at Focus Technology Group, we believe cyber security deserves more than just one week of attention. That’s why we’re launching Season 3 of The Digital Roast Podcast early — a full season dedicated to one of the most important topics facing businesses today: cyber security.

From real-world ransomware stories to AI-powered threats, this season is packed with expert insights, practical takeaways, and conversations that make the complex simple. Whether you’re a small business owner or an IT decision-maker, these episodes are built to inform and empower.

Here’s What You Can Expect in Season 3:

Episode 1: AI & Cyber Threats — Why SMBs Are Prime Targets in 2025

Cyber attackers are getting smarter — and AI is changing the game. In this episode, Steve breaks down why SMBs are increasingly vulnerable to AI-powered threats such as deepfakes, phishing bots, and password cracking algorithms. You’ll also learn why cyber policies and regular training are no longer optional — and what real businesses are doing to stay ahead.

Guest: Steve Wilcox, Cybersecurity Specialist, Focus Technology Group 

Episode 2: Sweet Resilience — How One Kiwi Business Bounced Back from Crypto-malware attack

This powerful episode features a real-world Crypto-malware attack — and the journey to recovery. Lucy shares what it was like to experience a cyberattack firsthand, and Dan explains how Focus stepped in to contain, assess, and resolve the breach. You’ll hear about the lessons learned, the changes made, and how preparation and the right support can turn crisis into resilience.

Guests: Lucy Hunt, Managing Director of Remarkable Sweet Shop & Dan Messingham, Queenstown Branch Manager, Focus Technology Group 

Episode 3: Your First Firewall — Building a Cyber-Aware Culture with Your Team

The biggest risk in cyber security? It’s not just your tech — it’s your people. Rohan explores the growing rise of people-targeted attacks like MFA fatigue and social engineering, and how human error is often the entry point for serious breaches. This episode highlights real examples of how staff training, simulated phishing, and culture shifts are helping businesses build their strongest first line of defense.

Guest: Rohan Anderson, Service Delivery Manager, Focus Technology Group 

Episode 4: An Insider View — Building Security from the Inside Out with N-able

In our final episode, we go behind the scenes with cyber experts from N-able to explore how modern tools like EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response) and proactive monitoring are replacing traditional antivirus.
We also dig into the vendor’s perspective — what they’re seeing globally, how MSPs are stepping up, and what every business should expect from their IT provider when it comes to visibility, transparency, and trust.

Guests: Will Ledesma & Dave MacKinnon, of N-Able 

🎧 New Episodes Drop Soon

This season is all about cutting through the noise. Whether you’re tech-savvy or just cyber-curious, our goal is simple:
Make the complex simple — and help you protect what matters most.