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Articles on security awareness, behaviour and culture.
If you want to change security behavior, stop thinking like a security professional, start thinking like an entrepreneur.
In 1998, Evan Goldberg revolutionised an industry. This is what we can learn from his story. It was 1998. Evan Goldberg was the owner of a one failed start-up and another that was yet to make a single sale. Still, as he worked on his new venture – from an...
Security awareness is dead. Long live borderless behavior analytics.
If we’re honest with ourselves, we’ve all known it for a long time. Posters. Compulsory e-learning. Seminars and desk-drops. They’re security awareness staples. And they’re now all, without question, ineffective. They’re designed to teach people about security. Just...
What is executive phishing, and how can you prevent it?
Hook, line, and sinker: What’s the bait in executive phishing and whaling? Phishing is simple, but the consequences are pretty serious. According to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2022, it was the second most common cause of data breach in the US in 2022, and...
Infosecurity Europe
At Infosecurity Europe you will learn about more than just the technology. You will hear from, and network with, the people who make up our community, exchange ideas, build resilience and be able to work together protect our shared future.
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The ultimate people-centric webinar on ransomware prevention
FREE WEBINARThe ultimate people-centric webinar onransomware preventionWe’d say people-centric methods for preventing ransomware are poorly understood. But that would mean they’re on the table to begin with. And, let’s face it, they usually aren’t. But they should...
Only 1 in 10 workers remembers all their cyber security training
New research has found gaps in cybersecurity training Canary Wharf, London, 22 March 2023 - New research by CybSafe, the behavioural science and data analytics company, found just 1 in 10 employees remember all their workplace security training. The data demonstrates...
6 ways to make your security nudges better
How to make sure your behavior nudges aren’t doing more harm than good A dribble of coffee on your clean shirt. The cable that stops charging your phone the moment you look away. That desk drawer that sticks. Every. Single. Time. Those are minor irritations most are,...
The Nudge Toolkit
CYBERSECURITY NUDGES The Nudge Toolkit Everything we’ve ever written, researched, and talked about relating to nudges, including instant access to the Security Nudge Taxonomy. THE BIG BUILD: NUDGES The technical stuff: CybSafe Nudges Forget the smooth talk. This is a...
What ransomware as a service (RaaS) means for security teams
Are your people ready for ransomware’s latest moves? You know as well as we do that ransomware isn’t anything new. We’ve even accused it of being a bit boring in the past. But the thing is, ransomware is a very real danger to organizations today. You’d think after 40...
Who is responsible for developing a cybersecurity culture?
Unpopular opinion: Cybersecurity culture doesn’t start with people Creating a company-wide cybersecurity culture is a difficult and essential part of protecting an organization's assets, particularly its data and services. A strong cybersecurity culture helps...
Why cybersecurity is a life skill
Mads Howard: Cybersecurity as a life skill In this episode of the Behave podcast, Ben Donaldson—Community Engagement Manager at CybSafe—sits down with Mads Howard, People Centred Security Lead at Sage.EPISODE 2Cybersecurity as a life skillThey talk about what it means...
Enhancing a cybersecurity team’s reputation: Communication and policies
Lisa Kubicki: Keep it simple, keep it secure In this episode of the Behave podcast, Ben Donaldson—Community Engagement Manager at CybSafe—sits down with Lisa Kubicki, Director of Trust & Security Training & Awareness at DocuSign.EPISODE 12Keep it simple, keep...
We need human solutions to address human cyber risk
Lance Spitzner: Human risk calls for human solutions In this episode of the Behave podcast, CybSafe Founder & CEO Oz Alashe is joined by Lance Spitzner, Director at SANS Security Awareness.EPISODE 1Human risk calls for human solutionsThey talk about why we should...
How to get ransomware remediation and protection right
Ransomware protection: Do people hold the ultimate power? Standfirst: Cyber criminals rely on exploiting human nature to launch a ransomware attack. Here’s how to help people turn the tables. Provided this isn’t your first day in cybersecurity, you’ll know this much:...
CybSafe Appoints Hylton Southey and Geraint Owen as VPs of Sales and Finance
New executive hires join CybSafe to accelerate growth and expand global reach in US market Canary Wharf, London, March 6, 2023 06:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time – CybSafe, the human risk management platform helping organizations change behavior to reduce security risk,...
Cloud & Cyber Security Expo 2023
Join 1000s of cyber crime fighters on 8-9 March 2023 to discover the latest cyber security solutions and meet influential thought leaders.Your digital environments are at risk. The time is now to protect your business and people. CybSafe will be running a session on...
Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) must-knows for everyone
DORA: What the Digital Operational Resilience Act means for your organization Cybersecurity is full of incredible people doing very clever things and putting the work in. Unfortunately, cybercriminals have been working hard too, and cyberattacks are on the rise. It’s...
The ultimate people-centric guide to ransomware prevention
The ultimate people-centric guide to ransomware preventionPeople click on phishing emails. Phishing emails contain ransomware. As tempting as it may be to decry “people are the weakest link!”, it's important to remain curious, be empathetic to people, and seek to...
Ransomware: The Ultimate Guide for 2023
LONG READ Ransomware: The ultimate guide for 2023 Introduction Ransomware is one of the most serious and damaging threats to cyber security, with its ability to wreak havoc on personal computers, corporate networks, and even public infrastructure. But plenty...
Security Nudges Taxonomy
Security Nudge TaxonomyWhat if you could increase security awareness engagement rates, and help people make better security decisions? Would it make your job easier? We used to memorize routes from paper maps before starting journeys. It often meant we got lost. Now...
Security Behavior Risk Assessment Tool
Behavior and Risk Assessment ToolHow does it work?15 questions - takes 5 minutes to completeHuman-curated results tailored to your organizationPowered by SebDB - the most comprehensive security database in the worldAlways freeSebDB maps security behaviors to...
2023 Predictions report
2023 security awareness predictions,views from the industryWhat 2023 has in store for us is anyone’s guess—but we’re here to make an educated one. The rapidly changing threat landscape will drive policy makers to reconsider legislation and guidance—something the...