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Protecting the Elderly from Cyber Scams: An Author's Journey
In this episode, we speak with Alex East, a seasoned cybersecurity expert, who has written a detailed book aimed at protecting the elderly from cyber scams. Inspired by a personal incident where his father was scammed, Alex discusses his motivation, research process, and the complex journey of self-publishing his book. He also talks about the importance of creating a high-quality product, the ongoing need to update content to stay relevant with evolving threats, and how his work aims to educate families on safeguarding their senior members.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:05 Alex's Background and Inspiration
04:20 The Book Writing Journey
04:41 Publishing Decisions and Challenges
07:38 Target Audience and Book Content
10:55 Research and Real-Life Stories
12:24 Writing Process and Collaboration
15:54 Future Plans and Cybersecurity Trends
17:43 Reflections and Lessons Learned
20:25 Work-Life Balance and Fun Collaboration
22:21 Audio Book and Final Thoughts
