Security awareness

I recently had the opportunity to hear Dr. Jessica Barker speak on “Conquering Fear and Loathing in Cybersecurity” at Infosec’s annual security awareness conference, Infosec Inspire19.  If you haven’t had the opportunity to hear her speak, you’re missing out:  she’s an international rock star in the world of security training and awareness.  

The holiday season has arrived, and in this period, cybercriminals intensify their operations in order to monetize shoppers’ exposure to online fraud and...

Everyone knows security awareness training is important, but how can organizations measure the success of their security awareness program?

Social engineering is a common infosecurity threat. I once tried to track down a missing friend by calling up hospitals in our city and telling them that my...

We love talking to clients and security practitioners about what’s working at the ground level of their security awareness programs. However, sometimes it’s helpful to take a step back and look at the security awareness space from a research data perspective. We spoke with Michael Osterman from Osterman Research to dig into 7 research-backed tips to improve your security awareness training.

Although there is no magic bullet to create cybersecurity culture change overnight, implementing a layered cybersecurity training and communication strategy will help keep security top-of-mind and make secure behavior a habit at your organization.

"… And that is why for the next five to six hours we will be providing a comprehensive plan of how to show that you are at risk for phishing. If you'll all...

The idea that cybersecurity should exclusively be the domain of a single department is highly outdated. We live in an era of hyperconnectivity, where anyone...

Ransomware has become a common and well-known threat to organizations. Its success is largely based on the fact that it is a simple yet effective way for an...

Frank Abagnale is probably the most famous low-tech hacker since Son’ka the Golden Hand and the man who stole the Mona Lisa, Vincenzo Peruggia. Abagnale...