Beyond Protocols: How Team Camaraderie Fortifies Security

January 4, 2024 at 08:42AM The text emphasizes the importance of team dynamics in achieving security goals. It highlights that a team that enjoys working together is essential for efficiency and effectiveness. A well-functioning team leads to better collaboration, problem-solving, productivity, trust, and reputation. It concludes that investing in a healthy team culture is a … Read more

I Securely Resolve: CISOs, IT Security Leaders Share 2024 Resolutions

December 29, 2023 at 09:05AM Cybersecurity leaders have outlined New Year’s resolutions for 2024. These include bolstering defenses through proactive measures, operational enhancements, and reactive capabilities. Emphasizing the importance of assessing and updating business continuity and incident response plans is coupled with a strong focus on fundamental detection, prevention, and response capabilities. New technologies, evolving … Read more

The Role of the CISO in Digital Transformation

November 21, 2023 at 03:59PM The role of the chief information security officer (CISO) is becoming increasingly important as organizations modernize their workflows and migrate to the cloud. The CISO must balance innovation and security, collaborate with other leaders, and ensure security is considered at all stages of the process. A strong CISO collaborates with … Read more

When Good Security Awareness Programs Go Wrong

November 9, 2023 at 02:13PM An email sent by a company informing employees about a holiday bonus turned out to be a phishing simulation. Employees were required to fill out a form with personal details to claim the bonus, failing the test instead. Instead of receiving the bonus, they were mandated to take security awareness … Read more

From Snooze to Enthuse: Security Awareness Training That Sticks

October 20, 2023 at 05:32PM Employees experience a physical “escape room” to enhance security awareness. They role-play as criminal social engineers and identify vulnerabilities in a mock office space. The aim is for employees to understand the importance of physical security and remember practices like keeping whiteboards clean, locking laptops, and hiding or shredding documents. … Read more