On June 4, 2025, the usual hum of business talk took on a different tone. Laptops were open, not for spreadsheets, but for something far more urgent—defending the financial backbone of Central Florida businesses from digital threats.
At the front of the room stood Roy Richardson, Chief Security Officer of Aurora InfoTech, not with fear, but with a call to action.
This wasn’t just another Cybersecurity presentation. It was a wake-up call for financial leaders.
From Ransomware to AI Threats—It’s All Hitting Finance First
Hosted by a respected network of Central Florida accounting and finance professionals and local business leaders, the session gathered decision-makers who usually focus on forecasting and P&Ls. But on this day, they faced a different kind of risk—one no budget line item could reverse once triggered.
In just 40 minutes, Roy Richardson covered the hard truths most companies avoid until it’s too late:
- Cyber Liability – What happens when sensitive financial data is breached and the regulators come knocking?
- Business Email Compromise – The most costly cybercrime, often disguised as a friendly invoice or vendor update.
- Third-Party Risk – Because your security is only as strong as your weakest supplier.
- AI-Driven Threats – Modern attackers don’t sleep. They scale. And they’re targeting CFOs next.
A Room Full of Financial Experts… and a Few Realizations
Roy Richardson didn’t just deliver slides. He told stories—real ones. About breaches that cost millions. About phishing emails that looked exactly like legitimate bank correspondence. About AI tools that clone voices to fool even the savviest leaders.
He asked the questions that don’t often get brought up in boardrooms:
“If your finance systems were locked by ransomware at 8 a.m. tomorrow, would your team know what to do by 8:05?”
By the end of the session, heads were nodding. Notes were being taken. The questions from the audience were thoughtful—and urgent.
Why This Conversation Matters Now More Than Ever
“Roy was a great speaker for the CFO audience,” shared Deborah S. Adkins, Co-Founder and CEO of Cornerstone Strategic Alliance. “He used a very engaging style that truly connected with our group and made the content both relevant and accessible.”
And that’s the point. At Aurora InfoTech, we believe Cybersecurity shouldn't be a confusing maze of jargon—it should be a strategic, actionable conversation that any business leader can lead.
When financial leaders understand the threats, they can budget for them, prepare for them, and bounce back faster when they strike.
Let’s Talk: Is Your Business Prepared for the Next Cyber Event?
Whether you’re a CFO, controller, or business owner in Central Florida, the question isn’t if a cyber threat will reach your organization—but when.
Will it catch you off guard?
Or will your team be ready?
Let’s find out together.
Call us at (407) 995-6766 or CLICK HERE to schedule your free discovery call.
Aurora InfoTech: Helping Business Leaders Connect Security with Strategy
Workshops like these are part of our mission—to empower leaders to secure their systems, protect their people, and plan for resilience. Because at the end of the day, Cybersecurity isn't just a technical issue.
It’s a business leadership responsibility.
And it starts with one conversation.
