Weird Marketing Tales: Inspiration & Motivation For Small Business Owners

Why Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons (Carey Parker, Privacy & Security)

November 10, 2022 Weird Marketing Tales Season 1 Episode 3
Weird Marketing Tales: Inspiration & Motivation For Small Business Owners
Why Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons (Carey Parker, Privacy & Security)
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Someone is collecting your personal data right now. Maybe it's a government agency, maybe it's a hacker. But most likely, it's some corporation trying to sell you something. That's why a lot of people are starting to get into privacy and security.

There's no better place to turn for privacy and security tips than Carey Parker, creator of Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons. In this episode, he provides some practical tips for everyone to use and we talk about how marketers can succeed in a more privacy-focused world.

You can learn more about Carey & Firewalls on his website, where you can find his book, newsletter, and podcast. You can also check him out on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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Why Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons (Carey Parker, Privacy & Security)
What is Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons?
Edward Snowden & The Origins of Firewalls
How privacy has taken on a new importance with the Dobbs decision
How privacy and security matters for free speech and protests
Privacy and getting watched by advertisements
Are privacy-invading ads really the future?
Security Tip #1: Backup your data
Security Tip #2: Use a password manager and two-factor authentication.
Security Tip #3: Update your software.
Security Tip #4: Uninstall programs, apps, and extensions you don't need.
Does it make sense to use VPNs?
Incognito Browsing vs. Tor
Emerging trends in privacy and security
A shift away from blaming users for privacy issues
Apple's unique position on privacy and security
What marketers should do about privacy and security changes
What Carey wished he knew when starting Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons