Author Archives: Jennifer Gregory

5 Ways to Use Microlearning to Educate Your Employees About Cybersecurity

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Trying to learn large amounts of information in one sitting is often overwhelming and leads to lower retention. Psychologist Hermann Ebbinghaus found in studying himself in the 1800s that only 20% of information learned is retained four weeks later. However, his retention increased from 80% to 90% when using microlearning. That means he took in […]

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Where Digital Meets Human: Letting HR Lead Cybersecurity Training

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One of my favorite questions to ask when I’m interviewing a business decision-maker is if they are confident in their company’s current defenses. Most people tell me yes. So, I was surprised to read that an IDG Research Services survey commissioned by Insight Enterprises found that 78% of respondents reported that they do not think […]

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The Post-Quantum Cryptography World Is Coming: Here’s How to Prepare

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Have you ever sat in traffic and cursed the town planners? For years, you may have watched as the town approved new subdivisions and stores along the roads you drive often. And you wondered when they would add a new lane, extend a road or install a new stoplight. But think about this: If you’re […]

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What Has Changed Since the 2017 WannaCry Ransomware Attack?

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The cybersecurity world is still feeling the effects of the 2017 WannaCry ransomware attack today. While the majority of the damage occurred in the weeks after May 12, 2017, WannaCry ransomware attacks actually increased 53% from January 2021 to March 2021. While researching my in-depth article WannaCry: How the Widespread Ransomware Changed Cybersecurity, I learned […]

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Quantum Security and AI: Building a Future Together

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Quantum computing is still cutting-edge, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be improved. What is quantum computing? Is it the same as quantum cryptography, a central tenet of so-called quantum security? And where does artificial intelligence (AI) fit in? What Is Quantum Security?  Often when you hear about quantum computing in terms of security, it’s […]

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Data Poisoning: The Next Big Threat

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Data poisoning against security software that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is likely the next big cybersecurity risk. According to the RSA 2021 keynote presentation by Johannes Ullrich, dean of research of SANS Technology Institute, it’s a threat we should all keep an eye on. “One of the most basic threats when […]

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New Collar: How Digital Badges and Skilling for Students Can Reduce the Skills Gap

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As the mom of a recent high school graduate, I silently cringe when a well-meaning person asks where he is heading to college. I’d prefer they asked a more open-ended question about what his plans for the future are. In fact, my son is headed to a state university for a four-year degree in the […]

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New Collar: How Digital Badges and Skilling for Students Can Reduce the Skills Gap

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As the mom of a recent high school graduate, I silently cringe when a well-meaning person asks where he is heading to college. I’d prefer they asked a more open-ended question about what his plans for the future are. In fact, my son is headed to a state university for a four-year degree in the […]

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5 Ways to Defend Against Supply Chain Cyberattacks

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Cutting corners happens, more so in high-stakes, high-speed jobs. But from employees honest enough to admit when they push vulnerable code live, we can put together a portfolio of products shipped broken. A new study by Osterman Research found a concerning trend — 81% of developers admitted to knowingly pushing vulnerable code live. And that […]

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Security Awareness Training: Beyond Cliche Advice for Remote Workers

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I’ve read what seems like a million articles on how to make security awareness training more effective for remote workers. And honestly, they all seem to say the same thing. Teach employees the basics and give them a list of things they should do to keep your data safe. Almost every article includes the same […]

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