Скачать или смотреть From Military Cyber Ops to SMB Defense with Mike Crandall

In this episode of Scale Smart, I sit down with Mike Crandall, a 21-year U.S. military veteran and the founder & CEO of Digital Beachhead. Drawing on decades of cybersecurity experience, Mike shares how he transitioned from building the Department of Defense’s first networks to protecting small and mid-sized businesses from today’s AI-driven threats.

We dive into the early challenges of self-funding a cybersecurity startup, how to navigate growth without outside capital, and why SMBs are becoming the new prime targets for cyberattacks. Mike also explains how his team balances staying ahead of cutting-edge technology with practical, affordable solutions for business owners.

Highlights include:

How Mike turned military cyber expertise into a thriving business
The challenge of scaling a cybersecurity company without funding
Why small and mid-sized businesses are now top targets for hackers
The role of AI in both strengthening defenses and powering new attacks
How Digital Beachhead is helping DoD contractors with cybersecurity compliance

Learn more about Digital Beachhead:
https://digitalbeachhead.com

Connect with Mike:
  / crandallmike  

Follow Digital Beachhead:
  / digital-beachhead-inc