Why SIM Swaps Threaten Business Security - Mark Kreitzman l Beyond the Firewall Ep. 47

In this episode, Mark Kreitzman shares his journey through cybersecurity, the dangers of SIM swapping, and how his company Afani is revolutionizing mobile security with insurance-backed protection. Discover the latest hacking methods and how to safeguard your digital life. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and guest background 01:10 Mark's journey in cybersecurity and telecom 03:10 Joining startups and Microsoft 05:37 The story behind Afani and mobile hacking 07:35 Mark's personal SIM swap experience 10:27 The evolution of SIM swap attacks 13:20 The impact of data breaches and insider threats 16:13 What is a SIM swap and how it happens 18:00 How hackers execute SIM swaps 21:22 The limitations of SMS for authentication 23:10 The business model of mobile carriers and vulnerabilities 27:14 How organized crime exploits mobile vulnerabilities 30:59 Real-world consequences of mobile hacking 36:20 Afani's solutions and future offerings 43:10 Market adoption and target customers