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Latest cyber security news, views and insights.
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...
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...
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,...
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:...
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...
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...
Romance fraud: How your people’s personal lives could affect your cyber risk
Romance fraud: The real cost of love, and why your organization could have to pay up Let’s face it: love can be hard to find. We’re worried about looking in the wrong places, saying the wrong thing, overthinking things. And fraudsters know it. What’s more, they will...
Romance scams: The stats, and what they mean for your organization
Love and loss: The stats behind romance scams The Blues Brothers are never wrong—everybody needs somebody to love. And, helpfully, any online dating site or social media platform can put endless romantic possibilities within reach. The turn-off? A person looking for...
Nudge science: The behavioral research behind security nudges
Nudge science: The behavioral research behind cybersecurity nudges Fact: The human brain is optimized for efficiency. We make unconscious decisions based on instinct and intuition to get sh*t done. But that leaves a lot of room for error and bias. Two things that can...
On Demand Webinar: The New Science of Security Nudges
FREE WEBINARThe new scienceof security nudgesIncrease engagement and improve security behaviors, with this revolutionary new approach.What if you could increase security awareness engagement rates, and help people make better security decisions? Would it make your job...
When nudge security is a waste of time
Nudge security doesn’t work … when you miss these 3 things Somewhere in downtown New York in the United States, young window-cleaning recruits are going through safety training. “Wear a safety harness at all times.” Their supervisor tells them, as she...
Top five examples of nudge theory in action
Five ways people rely on nudge theory everyday, and don’t even realize it There’s the right way to do things, then there’s what we actually do. Most of the time, people want to do the right thing. They want to make the right decision. And yes, that includes...
7 reasons why security awareness training is important in 2023
LONG READ Security Awareness: 7 reasons why security awareness training is important in 2023 We know we know, we've gone on about how security awareness is dead. We even dedicated a whole webinar to the topic (you can watch it on demand). But we’re not swallowing...
Why Gen Z doesn’t care about cybersecurity
Why we don’t care about cybersecurity: A Gen Zer’s perspective “Look both ways before crossing the road!” “Don’t take candy from a stranger.” Those are a few rules my parents taught me when I was younger. They explained the importance of following the rules,...