Oscar Fernandez – Author Anthony Avina

1) Tell us a little bit about yourself. How did you get into writing?

Ever since I was a teenager I took an interest in writing. Since then, I have been keeping a journal where I document my life, travels, experiences, and mostly my thoughts about my current affairs, the way I view myself the world, and how I need to proceed to accomplish the life I want to live. One thing I noticed while writing though, was the ease by which words kept on flowing from my hand into the paper… So I kept on writing! On this note, I love to write on paper with a fountain pen; it feels smooth and somehow intellectual. I do this mostly for my personal writing on my journal, but for business writing I most definitely use my laptop.

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2) What inspired you to write your book?

What inspire me to write my book was a genuine desire to demystify cybersecurity for non-technical individuals who may be entrepreneurs of business owners. Another reason to write the book came from the fact that I am an authorized distributor of a cybersecurity software, and based on the intricacies of the software, I realized how important it was to break down -even further- how cybersecurity works; in particular for entrepreneurs, and small to midsize businesses (small business: 1-99 employees; mid-size businesses 100-1000 employees). In a way, it is a venue to saying: here is cybersecurity for the rest of us!

3) What theme or message do you hope readers will take away from your book?

The theme I would love for my readers to take with them is to realize that cybersecurity is not complicated as it may seem, and that it is more affordable than ever. Not only that, but base on a simple analysis of the current technologies use by a business, one can determine what are the technologies needed to protect them. So while the reader is going through the handbook, they can literally pick and choose what is best for them based on what areas of the business they need to protect. For instance, is it the WIFI? Their VPN? Or protecting the business from phishing attacks? Etc. etc.

4) What drew you into this particular genre?

I have been working in technology for the past fifteen years, and throughout this time, cybersecurity kept on taking a bigger and bigger role for companies and individuals alike. For the most part, I have worked as a consultant -a one man operation,- so one day I asked myself, how can I grow my practice to create a bigger impact while helping clients protect themselves? So cybersecurity came to mind as a topic that it is extremely important -besides their day-to-day operations.- Not only that, but I didn’t want to become just another business providing cybersecurity solutions; I wanted to differentiate myself through the demystification of cybersecurity.

Another aspect that drew me to write this book, is the realization of how vulnerable all of us are to cybersecurity attacks. We are note safe, at all! From identity theft to ransomware attacks, and everything in between, we are a moving target. So I wanted to become part of the solution.

5) What social media site has been the most helpful in developing your readership?

I am a brand new author, and this is my very first book. So I haven’t have enough exposure in social media to know which one can work. So far, the book is published in Amazon both in the Kindle and paperback versions. And hopefully soon on an audible version as well.

6) What advice would you give to aspiring or just starting authors out there?

The advice I would give to aspiring authors is to not wo worry too much about the format itself; just start writing. As one moves along with the writing process, one can begin structuring it. Eventually, all will come into place as you read what you wrote while providing flow, and structure. For publishing, there are companies out there that will format the file for you, so no worries there.

7) What does the future hold in store for you? Any new books/projects on the horizon?

My mind is always on the go -for better or for worse,- but I would love to continue writing and make it be my living. To start, I would love to create a series of the book I just wrote, and eventually move to another genre, for instance, social and cultural affairs and even a personal biography. I feel there is so much material in my head waiting to be written!

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About the Author

Oscar is an avid technologist with over fifteen years in the IT industry. He has worked and consulted with IBM, Apple, Anthem, Genentech (Roche), small to mid-size businesses, non-profits, city government, and most recently with TC Energy.

His ability to understand business processes, network security and find IT solutions to fulfill business needs is unparalleled.

Oscar holds a master’s degree in Global Management from Georgetown University and ESADE School of Business. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Notre Dame de Namur University, and he also obtained an Entrepreneurial Management Certification from UCLA Anderson School of Business.

Oscar is Cronus Cybersecurity’s CEO, and through his networking abilities and international experience, he has led the company to new highs.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5465RP7

Website: www.cronuscyber.com

Instagram: cronuscyberbiz

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/oscarfern

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.

Author and technologist Oscar Fernandez help demystify the concerns business owners have of cybersecurity and data protection for their new businesses in the book “Cybersecurity Handbook for Small to Mid-size Businesses”.

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The Synopsis

If you are like most business owners, you may feel overwhelmed (and sometimes intimidated) by the topic of cybersecurity. You’re not alone! The good news is that help is here. The Cybersecurity Handbook for Small to Mind-size Businesses is designed to demystify cybersecurity and data protection for you. It provides essential knowledge about these topics, as well as cost-effective solutions you can use to protect your business. Plus, you’ll better understand the security risks your business faces and learn some of the best practices for protection. Armed with this information, you can confidently take steps to safeguard your company’s valuable data.

The Review

This was a compelling and informative read. The author does an incredible job of writing in a concise and educational matter that conveys the importance of cybersecurity while also informing the reader on what each topic means. The way the guide kind of emphasizes the vastly growing business world and how starting your own company must include a plan for digital services to be protected was great to see.

To me, the way the author was able to quickly and expertly walk the reader through each step of the process behind cybersecurity and understand not only the types of protections that work best for cybersecurity but the different types of attacks that be launched without the proper protections in place. It helps to understand the attacks that could impact your business so that you can understand the ways in which these security programs can protect your business assets.

The Verdict

Succinct, engaging, and informative, author Oscar Fernandez’s “Cybersecurity Handbook for Small to Mid-size Businesses” is a must-read guide for aspiring or newly established business owners looking to improve their knowledge of the best practices to protect their digital landscape. The fast pace of the read and the ability to inform to the point that readers can return to the handbook repeatedly as they need it made this a compelling book. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

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