Inspiring Immigrant Success and Cybersecurity Insights | GNY Ep1 Abel Ramirez & Mike Lisi

Inspiring Immigrant Success and Cybersecurity Insights

This episode of Good News York features heartwarming success stories and in-depth discussions on cybersecurity. Matt Masur, Mike Brindisi, and guest Abel Ramirez share Abel's inspiring journey from being a Cuban immigrant to a successful business owner in New York, highlighting challenges and accomplishments. The latter part of the episode introduces cybersecurity expert Mike Leacy from Maltech Solutions, who discusses the importance of cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and staying updated in the rapidly evolving field. The episode wraps up with a teaser for Mike's new podcast, 'Hack Dissection,' which will delve into real security assessments and practical protection tips.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:40 Meet Abel Ramirez: A Young Entrepreneur

02:16 Abel's Journey from Cuba to America

05:39 Starting a Career and Overcoming Challenges

09:01 Venturing into Real Estate and Business Ownership

10:38 The Importance of Customer Service Experience

14:10 Building a Successful Uniform Business

19:20 Future Plans and Entrepreneurial Insights

27:35 Reflecting on the Present Moment

28:23 Welcoming Abel from Bayberry Uniform

28:42 Introducing Mike Leacy from MailTek

29:44 Cybersecurity Insights with Mike Leacy

37:44 The Importance of Specialized IT Roles

42:08 Getting Started in Cybersecurity

45:18 Staying Updated in the Cybersecurity Field

48:31 Real-Life Cybersecurity Stories

54:40 Ransomware and Cyber Threats

01:03:20 Upcoming Podcast: Hack Dissection

01:04:37 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts