# Secure AI Starts with Education Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/building-unbreakable-brands-6797614/secure-ai-starts-with-education Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/building-unbreakable-brands-6797614/secure-ai-starts-with-education.md Podcast: [Building Unbreakable Brands](https://stenobird.com/podcast/building-unbreakable-brands-6797614) Published: 2026-01-29T10:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc6a14f9 Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/fc6a14f9/d4f34f20.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/building-unbreakable-brands-6797614/episodes/secure-ai-starts-with-education Duration seconds: 3537 ## Resource AI is changing how businesses operate, but when it comes to cybersecurity, most family businesses aren’t ready. In this episode, Meghan Lynch talks with Mike Giovannini, founder of Network Strategic Services, about what leaders need to know before rolling out AI tools across their team. With more than 30 years in IT and compliance, Mike explains why the first step in any secure AI strategy isn’t technical—it’s educational. You’ll hear how to reduce digital risk, build employee awareness, and protect your company’s most valuable data with clarity and confidence. Key Topics Discussed: Why free AI tools aren’t safe for sensitive business use and what to do instead How to roll out AI tools securely in a family business setting The #1 risk-reducer most companies overlook: employee education Why culture is your first line of defense and your biggest blind spot Connect with Mike Giovannini on LinkedIn Building Unbreakable Brands is hosted by Meghan Lynch Produced by Six-Point Strategy ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/building-unbreakable-brands-6797614/episodes/secure-ai-starts-with-education/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/building-unbreakable-brands-6797614/secure-ai-starts-with-education.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.