Cyber Security Blogs
The CybSafe blog is a collection of stories, updates and guidance for people-centric security professionals. Our cyber security and security awareness blogs are not just about sharing information and news on the latest cyber threats, security affairs or data breaches. They also includes tips, advice and best practices for managing cybersecurity risk in your organization.
6 ways to make your security nudges better
Cybersecurity nudges can help you influence long-term security behaviors. But they can also be detrimental to your people. Here’s how to get security nudges right.
What ransomware as a service (RaaS) means for security teams
The rise of ransomware as a service is part of the ever-changing face of the biggest cyber threat. What can your team do to counter the latest advancements?
Who is responsible for developing a cybersecurity culture?
Culture is one of the most important, but oft-overlooked aspects of cybersecurity. Here’s a primer on getting culture change off the ground in your organization.
Why cybersecurity is a life skill
Like it or not, cybersecurity is just one of those things we gotta do. But we need people’s help to do it right. Here’s how to get your organization’s cybersecurity on the right track.
Enhancing a cybersecurity team’s reputation: Communication and policies
Human cyber risk isn’t going anywhere. At least not as long as security teams keep focusing on the technological aspects of cybersecurity, and neglecting the “human”.
We need human solutions to address human cyber risk
Human cyber risk isn’t going anywhere. At least not as long as security teams keep focusing on the technological aspects of cybersecurity, and neglecting the “human”.
How to get ransomware remediation and protection right
Cybersecurity trailblazers are playing ransomware attackers at their own game . . . and beating them. Here are a few tips to show you how you can do it too.
Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) must-knows for everyone
How the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) will bring much-needed change to cybersecurity practices in Europe’s financial institutions, and beyond.
Ransomware: The Ultimate Guide for 2023
How to safeguard your data from ransomware attacks. An up-to-date, detailed guide. Stay safe online – start reading now!
Romance fraud: How your people’s personal lives could affect your cyber risk
Security awareness professionals are constantly shoring up their human layer defenses. However, romance scams tend to fly under the radar. Let’s change that.
Romance scams: The stats, and what they mean for your organization
A shocking number of people fall victim to romance scams. Who are they, why did it happen, and what does it all mean for human risk management?
Nudge science: The behavioral research behind security nudges
A primer on cybersecurity nudges, or, “behavior nudges”. Find out what they are, how they work, and what they can do for your human risk management efforts.
When nudge security is a waste of time
Security nudges exist to make the job a little easier for cybersecurity professionals. But, as with any tool, there’s a right way and a wrong way to use a nudge.
Top five examples of nudge theory in action
Nudge theory may have only gained popularity in cybersecurity recently, but people have been relying on it to help them complete everyday tasks for years.
7 reasons why security awareness training is important in 2023
Data breaches cost UK organisations an average of £2.8 million.
Human error, meanwhile, accounted for anywhere between 82% of those breaches.
Those facts alone are usually enough to convince people security awareness training is important.
Why Gen Z doesn’t care about cybersecurity
People-centric cybersecurity isn’t just another industry buzzword. In fact, it should be one of your management goals. Here’s how to get started.
How to strengthen your cybersecurity with user research
People-centric cybersecurity isn’t just another industry buzzword. In fact, it should be one of your management goals. Here’s how to get started.
Security awareness is dead: 4 things holding your organization back
Security awareness isn’t everything. It’s taken the industry a long time to admit it. And it’ll take most organizations a long time to accept it. Don’t let yours be one of them.
How to make data backups a regular part of everyone’s day
A strong backup game can be the difference between success and bankruptcy. And behavioral research holds the key.
Achievement unlocked: How behavioral science transforms device security
People lock their houses, their cars, and even their sheds full of worthless junk. So why don’t they lock their devices?
Why people are so attached to their dirty password habits
Today’s security training needs to look beyond people’s behavior. Read on to find out how you can ensure your employees are aware of information security risks.