THE BEST COMPANIES FOR WOMEN TO WORK IN SECURITY
WHAT MAKES A SECURITY FIRM BETTER FOR WOMEN TO WORK IN? The cybersecurity industry has been growing so much, so quickly, that there are as many different roles within the sector as you would care to imagine. Strong competition for skilled staff means most employers have become more willing [...]
THE PRIVACY PARADOX
You are being watched! It can be an alluring tagline for a spooky movie, or a cruel reality for many. Technology is an essential element in the lives of more than 3.4 billion people across the globe, almost 50 percent of the global population. Their every action uses technology, [...]
HELPING BUSINESSES SAFELY EMBRACE DIGITAL
The rise of cyber-risks is however bringing new challenges and opportunities to cyber-security and cyber-insurance professionals. The global cyber insurance market is projected to be valued at more than US$28,600 million by 2026, according to Allied Market Research’s recent forecast report. Perhaps you are already feeling these changes and [...]
INFOSEC AND RM WORKING TOGETHER FOR SAFER SHARING
Cybersecurity is a priority for all organisations, and an especially hot topic in government. Throughout 2020, pandemic response drove rapid digital transformation. Barriers and objections were swept aside to swiftly enable remote working and coordinated action. In one survey, 85 percent of CISOs admitted they had sacrificed cybersecurity during [...]
CYBERSECURITY IN COMPANIES AND THE PROTECTION OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
We live in an extremely connected world where virtually any activity depends on the use of technology: the so-called information society. This has become more evident as a result of social distancing and lockdowns imposed in many countries to contain the spread of COVID-19. Thousands of people have been [...]
SOCIAL MEDIA SECURITY
Tina is a very active person on social media where she always shares her updates and activities. She is 20 years old studying business administration at the university. She loves taking selfies and photos and shares her fun moments on her social media platforms. The popularity of her photos [...]
MITIGATING AGAINST SOCIAL ENGINEERING
Cyberspace now plays a huge role in our lives. It’s a place of work, learning, recreation, leisure, and a means of building new connections and friendships. It provides company for many lonely hearts, giving them boundless space and a seamless interface for interaction. Little wonder many people spend endless [...]
RUNNING A DIGITAL CYBER SECURITY TREASURE HUNT
Cyber safety is a tough sell. In security awareness circles you’ll often hear people talk about teaching ‘security as a life skill’, the idea being that people will adopt good security habits in the same way they ‘naturally’ adopt healthy habits. But really, who adopts healthy habits naturally and [...]
SECURITY THROUGH A HYGIENE LENS
The advice from local and international authorities for protecting ourselves and others from coronavirus (COVID-19) is all about washing or sanitising our hands, physical distancing, wearing masks, self- isolation, quarantine, signing in at locations we visit, and cleaning our workplaces and other common areas. The requirements to maintain security [...]