In some parts of the world during October, we have Halloween, which conjures the specter of imagined monsters lurking in the dark. Simultaneously, October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which evokes…
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: It’s Time to Ditch the Fear
Cybersecurity awareness month is here. Each year, it’s important to explore any new tactics the industry can leverage to raise awareness. The threat landscape is evolving and expanding too…
New CISA Blacklist: What It Means For You
Everyone makes mistakes once in a while. Maybe not all the time, but who hasn’t reused a password or ignored a software update? But any time someone ignores security best…
Cybersecurity Awareness: 6 Myths And How To Combat Them
National Cybersecurity Awareness month is upon us. And, so is the opportunity to look at what common C-suite misconceptions could be handcuffing security awareness efforts. As we enter the back half of…
Integrating Security Awareness Training Into Employee Onboarding
Training your team on security awareness is an essential part of a successful security program. And, new employee onboarding is an optimal time to introduce your staff to your security…
11 Stats on CISO Spending to Inform Your 2020 Cybersecurity Budget
The global average cost of a data breach is now $3.92 million — a 12 percent increase since 2014. Fortunately, the average cybersecurity budget is also increasing alongside breach cleanup…
What Cybersecurity Professionals Do Versus What Our Coworkers Think We Do
We’ve probably all seen that “perception versus fact” meme where there’s an assortment of pictures with captions like “what my family thinks I do,” “what my boss thinks I do,”…
10 Do’s and Don’ts for Writing a Winning Cybersecurity Resume
Is a cybersecurity degree worth it? The answer is yes, but it also depends on who’s asking. Higher education could be a profitable pathway, especially if you’re already a student.…
The IT Trifecta: An Overview of National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2019
It’s that time of year again — Oct. 1 marks the start of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). Now in its 16th year, NCSAM is designed to help enterprises…
Are Your Employees Really Engaging With Security Awareness Training?
Does your organization have a formal security awareness and training program? I’m constantly surprised at how often the answer is an awkward and uncomfortable “no.” Implicit in the awkwardness is…