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Protecting the people running on autopilot

Although we rarely consider it, ultimately, every email we receive comes with a certain amount of risk. The same goes for every phone call we answer. And every new programme we download.

10 of the most important cyber security articles of 2017

With new laws, new threats and data breach cover-ups, 2017 was another big year for cyber security. Here are the stories everyone was talking about.

3 mistakes people make with cyber security training

A 2017 survey revealed 52% of organisations’ cyber security budgets are increasing, with 23% of the increases dedicated to training.

How the ‘cocktail party effect’ leaves us vulnerable to cyber attack

How the ‘cocktail party effect’ leaves us vulnerable to attack – and what the cyber security industry might be able to do about it

How to keep your company secure this Black Friday

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are notoriously conducive to cyber scams. In this article, CybSafe founder Oz Alashe offers five tips on staying safe during the annual sales

Gains, losses and unconscious calculations

Our attitudes to loss make us vulnerable online. Here’s how we can nullify the risks – starting with a question. Which of these two generous offers would you rather take up? The first is £1000 in cash with no strings attached. The second is the chance to win £2000 – but only if a coin toss lands on heads.

Large enterprises beginning to question SME cyber security, Inaugural CybSafe Supplier Cyber Security Study finds

1 in 3 SMEs say they needed cyber security precautions to win new contracts in the last year alone. As part of our Inaugural CybSafe Supplier Cyber Security Study, we looked into the cyber defences enterprise customers are now demanding of SME suppliers.

10 ways to make cyber security part of your working culture

How can cyber security professionals use psychology to help people prioritise cyber security in the workplace?

8 reasons why I’m more positive than most when it comes to cyber security

Following a series high-profile cyber attacks, most cyber security professionals predict the future will be bleak. Our CEO, Oz Alashe, meanwhile, has other ideas

Could better cyber defences actually increase your risk of cyber attack?

The vast majority of today's cyber criminals choose to exploit human vulnerability. By properly addressing the human side of cyber security, your people can become your greatest defence.

People are not the problem. They are part of the solution.

By tapping into human psychology, we can take a fundamental leap towards increasing people’s awareness of pretty much anything – cyber security included.

Why cybercrime success continues to soar

Cybercrime and cybercrime success are both on the up. To stand any chance of meaningfully reducing cybercrime, we need to call on an underused resource.

A new weapon for businesses seeking to combat cyber crime

Armed with intelligence on how they might be attacked, businesses can take steps to mitigate risks, safeguard reputations and minimise financial losses.

The Optimism Bias In Cyber Security

When it comes to the human aspect of cyber security, the optimism bias can cause problems. Here’s what we can do about it.

GDPR Compliance Checklists Leave Us Vulnerable To Data Breaches

GDPR isn’t a money making tool. The new fines should not be a business’s primary concern. What businesses should be focusing on is increasing resilience to minimise breaches.

Confusing cyber security terminology helps cyber criminals attack

Cyber security terminology is cryptic and confusing. But does cyber security jargon in fact help criminals attack?

Post-pandemic, CISOs are overlooking an important cyber defence

Following COVID, no CybSafe employee will be bound to a physical office. Instead, CybSafe will be joining the growing list of organisations “working from anywhere”. Not temporarily. Permanently. And not “working from home”. Working from anywhere. Questions about office hours and moving overseas quickly begin. They showcase people’s excitement. But they also highlight an interesting point – For months now, most security professionals have been desperate to “secure remote workers”.