Today we’re talking to Eric Wilkens, Director of Cybersecurity at Arvig; and we discuss how the cybersecurity landscape has changed in the last twenty years; whether companies should pay for their data back in a ransomware attack; and why it’s critical for every team member to be responsible for cybersecurity.

All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! 

About Eric Wilkens:

20+ years of Information Technology experience. Seven years in the banking industry working in Information Security and Systems Administration. Ten years teaching in higher education in topics including Information Security, Networking, Systems Administration, and Political Science. Over five years working for an ISP focusing on system architecture and Cybersecurity.

About Arvig:

Great service is all about providing you with the ultimate experience, and that’s something you will always receive with Arvig. Our employee-owners are passionate about taking the time to understand your business’s current and future goals to ensure we provide the right telecommunications solution.

Arvig is a Minnesota employee-owned Telecommunications Company that has been providing homes and businesses with high-speed cutting-edge products and services since 1950.

Business solutions for fiber construction, internet, business IT, WiFi, TV, local/long distance phone, business phone systems, security, and more: arvigbusiness.com

Arvig Answering Solutions: arviganswering.com (formerly Time Communications)

Internet, Managed WiFi, TV, phone and security for your home: arvig.com

Arvig’s Multiwav internet service: multiwav.arvig.com (available for townhomes, condos, apartment buildings in the Twin Cities, St Cloud and Rochester)