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The CybSafe blog is a collection of stories, updates and guidance for people-centric security professionals.
The world’s first summit on the relationship between people and technology is back!
Between 13th-17th June 2022, at PeepSec, we’ll be discussing The Age of Empathy. Here’s why all tech leaders should take note. To some, placing empathy at the heart of PeepSec 2022 might merit a snort. After all, PeepSec is all about the relationship between people...
You don’t want to miss our next webinar: Measuring security behaviors in financial services
We’ll be joined by Forrester Principal Analyst, Jinan Budge, to discuss the tips, tricks, and pitfalls of measuring security behaviors. Join us on Wednesday 24th May @ 10am GMT to hear how to truly quantify human cyber risk. Speakers include: Dr Suzie Dobrontei...
Managing cyber risk in a hybrid workplace
How can the financial services sector rise to the challenge? A full return to the office is unlikely for many organisations. At least not in the same way as pre-pandemic. The shift to hybrid working has given people the flexibility of working from home with the...
Forrester names CybSafe a Security Awareness & Training Leader
CybSafe racked up impressive scores in The Forrester Wave™: Security Awareness And Training Solutions, Q1 2022. In this blog, our CEO and founder, Oz Alashe MBE, shares his thoughts on the importance of the report. The Forrester Wave™: Security Awareness And...
How financial service organisations need to adapt for hybrid working
The risks have changed. So must our security strategy. January signalled the end to the UK’s work from home order. Many financial service institutions are sounding the horn to return back to the office. But even as they do, one thing’s for sure. In this sector, hybrid...
The good way to change bad security behaviour, according to science
Human behaviour is fascinating. Some people dedicate their lives to studying why we do what we do. We have a whole team at CybSafe that live and breathe behavioural science! So why do people continue to behave in ways detrimental to their health, safety and wellbeing?...
How to write like CybSafe
A guide to our tone of voice Before we get started, a warning: You’ll probably find this guide hard to read. That’s because you’re human. Humans find everything hard to read. Books, product guides, blogs, and flat-pack furniture manuals (top of the list). They're all...
Why feedback is the missing puzzle piece in your cyber security strategy.
Feedback is important in all walks of life. It can be what takes you from being good to excellent, as a leader, a colleague, or friend. We are often reluctant to give or receive feedback. What’s holding people back from sharing their thoughts? We don't tell the...
Why the average person’s cyber security knowledge should worry you
You didn’t remember! You arrive at school and realise you have an exam you’ve forgotten about. You haven’t attended any of the classes, completed the reading, and definitely didn’t prepare. Sound familiar? This is the recurring “final exam” dream. It’s one of those...
Supercharge security awareness training with this age-old technique
People have been using stories to pass on information for over 4,000 years. Integrating stories into security awareness training increases the chances of people remembering information, and relaying it to loved ones. We use story-style training at CybSafe. Below...
Does the thought of managing human cyber risk keep you up at night? You’ve come to the right place!
Many things in life can be measured. Our height, the distance we ran, how short our last relationship was… It’s no different when it comes to cyber security. Human-cyber risk can be measured. But where do you begin? Pull up a chair and grab a snack, let’s explore the...
The top cyber security attitudes and behaviours of 2021 you need to know about
Houston, we have a problem. For too long, we’ve neglected the most integral element of cyber security… people. There’s been a lack of understanding about how personal habits affect cyber security. Whether you have a tendency to procrastinate, take risks or always...
How to make your security awareness training more effective
In the UK alone, 39% of companies have fallen victim to a cyber breach or attack over the past year. Organisations face a host of consequences when their systems are hacked. For starters, the average financial cost of a cyber breach to British firms is $3.88 million!...
What exactly is security awareness?
Did you know that most cyber breaches occur due to human error? That’s because most people aren’t aware of the cyber security threats that put themselves and their organisations at risk! Without basic security awareness, we're more likely to click on phishing links or...
Why language matters in cyber security
Language is at the heart of communication. Every time we speak or write, we choose language appropriate to our audience to get our desired message across. Why should it be any different in cyber security? Yet, the cyber security industry has a problem. Too often,...
Why are healthcare organisations targets for cyber attacks?
Healthcare services are under pressure. The Covid-19 pandemic has stretched them to their limit. As if the strains of a pandemic weren’t enough, healthcare organisations have also been subject to cyber attacks. We’d like to think our healthcare services are immune to...
The Internet of Things and cyber security: what are the risks?
In today's society, we are more interconnected than ever before. The devices we use are linked in unprecedented ways. A big factor behind this is the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT). It brings internet connectivity to a range of devices. From watches and phones...
Is your digital footprint making you prone to attacks?
Every time you access the internet you leave a data trail that contributes to your “digital footprint”. Each of us has a digital footprint. It’s the accumulation of our online data produced over time. Together, this data creates a rich picture of our habits and...
Why disciplining human error doesn’t work when it comes to cyber security
Nobody likes being punished. So why are we so quick to punish those who fall victim to cyber-attacks? A recent study by CybSafe found 4 in 10 organisations choose to discipline staff who make cyber security errors. There’s no doubt we need to respond when such...
Ransomware attack on the Irish Health Service Executive
Last week, the Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) suffered a cyber attack which forced a temporary shutdown of its IT systems. This caused huge disruption across the service. Following the attack, patients’ personal and medical information was shared online and a...
Personalising cybersecurity in the workplace
Most cyber security solutions take a one-size-fits-all approach. Everyone gets the same training and the same simulated phishing emails. Yet, we all respond to cyber threats in different ways. Our personalities and differences often play a key role in how we act. For...