Wes SpencerCo-Founder, Empath · Co-Founder of Empath | Recovering Cybersecurity Guy| Keynote Speaker | 2020 Cyber Educator of the Year | Building the MSP Workforce Operating System

Why Clients Ignore Your Security Advice

27 Aug 2026 · 0 min

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Wes Spencer describes a consultant warning a client about shadow AI tools that could leak salaries and documents. The client dismisses the advice with "shut up, nerd," showing why security professionals struggle to get people to listen.

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