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If you want to change security behaviour, 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...
Post-pandemic, CISOs are overlooking an important cyber defence
In the new normal, we need to make the most of every defence we have “OK, hit me with it,” says Chief Technology Officer Xu Parker to his CISO, Jeff Jones. Jeff has had ample time to prepare for the Zoom meeting. He’s ready for the question. He purses his lips. “On...
Borderless Cyber Security
Borderless security awareness is not a product or feature. It is a mindset. The world is changing. The team at CybSafe have been observing this, and thinking about what it means for our industry and the people we support. Join us as we explore the concept...
We thought we needed to secure remote workers. We were wrong.
Post-COVID, we need to do a great deal more It’s CybSafe’s monthly virtual All Hands meeting. We’re 15 minutes in. And CEO Oz Alashe has just announced some significant news: Following COVID, no CybSafe employee will be bound to a physical office. Instead, CybSafe...
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[FREE] A beginner’s introduction to cyber security & the human aspect of cyber security
This list of free (or cheap) resources is a good introduction to the world of cyber security and the human aspect of cyber security. It’s by no means exhaustive, covering only the most fundamental concepts. Nevertheless, it’s a great place to start for beginners and...
Zero-trust is up post-COVID-19, but you’d be wrong for thinking it will keep networks safe.
“Now a good chunk of your critical assets are behind the firewall, but all your employees are not.” That’s what NetMotion CEO Christopher Kenessey said recently. He was summarising the problem we’re all facing: All of a sudden, the working world has changed. How can...
Punishment in Cyber Security
In this virtual workshop, we will be discussing the implications of punishment for managing cyber security behaviour and the findings from our Simulated Phishing and Employee Cyber security behaviour (SPEC) project.
How to make sure remote workers learn security skills from others – Part 2
As we discussed in part one of this post, isolation restricts remote worker security. (Read part one here before continuing.) Remote workers can’t watch others. They rarely receive verbal feedback. And even if they did, remote workers tend to feel their environment...
Security awareness is dead. Long live borderless security awareness.
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...
Does isolation restrict remote worker security? – Part 1
Research shows how “social learning” impacts security skills – and it says a lot about securing remote workers. Remote working is here to stay. And there are benefits. But when it comes to security, remote working poses a problem. Remote workers know less about...
Meaningful metrics in action
Join us for a lively and interesting discussion between 3 CISOS sharing their thoughts, challenges and daily views on what meaningful metrics mean to them day in, day out. CybSafe’s guest speakers include: Dr Alison Vincent, Former HSBC CISO, Jaspal Jandu, ITV CISO...
From 8th-12th of June 2020, PeepSec is back! Here’s what to expect…
From 8th-12th June 2020, the official London Tech Week event PeepSec is back! You can register to attend for free here. And there's good reason to. In 2020, PeepSec is perhaps more relevant than it’s ever been before... What is PeepSec? PeepSec is the world’s first...
Announcing the return of a world-first tech event!
The only 100% free, 100% online summit focused on exploring the relationship between people and technology.
How to secure Zoom, Houseparty and other video conferencing apps
We can all take steps to increase the security of video conferencing apps. This guide explains how. General tips Some general actions enhance the security of all video conferencing apps, such as: 1. Updating software Software updates patch known vulnerabilities and...
Why some people may take more security risks when working remotely
And a free resource to ensure they don’t... It’s 9:30am on a Wednesday and CybSafe’s Sam Oliver looks a little odd. He’s just joined a regular CybSafe meeting. It’s a meeting to which Sam usually wears business dress. But today Sam is dressed casually. And he isn’t...
Are you using meaningful metrics to manage human cyber risk?
Most organisations fail to measure their human cyber risk. Some measure security training uptake. Some go a little further and measure suspicious link-clicks or report-rates. But very few can answer key security questions such as “How has our human cyber risk changed...
Cyber Skill Up workshop on people-centric security
How to place people at the heart of your cyber resilience strategy and unlock the benefits of an enhanced cyber defence.
Why I’m delighted with Forrester’s recognition of CybSafe
Independent Research Firm Forrester has named CybSafe a leader in its Security Awareness and Training Solutions report. According to CybSafe CEO Oz Alashe, it’s a big step towards keeping people and societies safe. A “leader” in our field CybSafe has been named a...
Six security essentials for those working from home
The COVID-19 outbreak is promoting remote working. Here’s how to minimise cyber risk when working from home 1. Use company-approved devices Mental blueprints dictate how we behave in any given situation. Our blueprints might prompt us to use personal laptops...
Cyber criminals are using COVID-19 cover stories in new phishing attacks
Here’s how to spot and stop the attacks Criminals are using COVID-19 stories to convince people to do things they’d never normally do. In one deplorable scam, cyber criminals email elderly targets. The criminals claim they represent medical organisations. They ask for...
Why we need new and better human cyber risk metrics
To make a difference as a security professional today, you need board support. You need resources. You need directors to trust and back you. You need organisational leaders to promote security. So whenever you have the board’s attention – or the attention of those who...