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Cybersecurity culture is nearly impossible to quantify due to an absence of measurement tools. Many businesses attempt to quantify the human element of their security posture by sending employees simulated attacks to find out how susceptible workers ar… Continue reading Shame culture is the biggest roadblock to increasing security posture
Funnily enough, humans aren’t too different from dogs when it comes to changing a behavior for the better. One of the most powerful leadership tools is positive reinforcement — a proven and effective method for shaping and changing behavior. Whil… Continue reading The power of positive reinforcement in combating cybercriminals
Security teams deploy several technologies to protect their attack vectors (network, endpoints, email, web, cloud apps, etc.). But what about the human attack surface? Verizon’s 2021 data breach report shows phishing is responsible for the vast majorit… Continue reading A CISO’s Guide: Mitigating the Human Risk Factor
People ignore information that isn’t relevant to them, which is why IT and HR departments have been approaching security training incorrectly for years. Long-form, all-hands security seminar trainings have contributed to nearly daily data breaches for … Continue reading Use longitudinal learning to reduce risky user behavior
Remote workforces pose new challenges for organizations, with the largest issue centered around fortifying the security of at-home workers. We’ve recently witnessed large companies that were hit with major data breaches and cybersecurity incidents poin… Continue reading Stop using your employees as scapegoats: Change their behavior
CISOs are responsible for pursuing cybersecurity purchases that align with the overall health of their organizations. All investments must drive tangible value and ROI while also contributing to the organization’s overall security posture. Securi… Continue reading Security awareness programs: The difference between window dressing and behavior change
SecurityAdvisor announced it closed a $7.3 million Series A funding round led by ClearSky Security along with additional investment from Crosslink Capital, SixThirty Ventures, and Cyber Mentor Fund. The Company’s patented platform integrates easi… Continue reading SecurityAdvisor raises $7.3M to support product development and drive market awareness