Tag: security awareness training

Is the internet eating itself?

Have we reached peak internet? No, you cry, more things can still go online for more people more of the time. Yup. But how much of that time will those people spend defending themselves against digital threats, or recovering from the consequences, or wading through unsolicited messages, or drowning in advertising? The slightly duller version … Continue reading Is the internet eating itself? →

6 rules to avoid disaster: a practical guide to phishing and spear-phishing

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Are you that link? Hackers don’t come in through the firewall. They come in, most of the time, through a much easier route: the staff. How? By exploiting basic psychology, and being prepared to do a little research. The easiest way to get someone’s password … Continue reading 6 rules to avoid disaster: a practical guide to phishing and spear-phishing →

Give a man a fish, or teach him to fish?

I've been asked why, despite being a technologist by background, I don't write about tech, or cover the most recently exposed exploits. Most security professionals spend most of their time selling, implementing, maintaining and monitoring technology. Most customers looking to improve their security think of it in terms of buying product - upgrading firewalls, buying … Continue reading Give a man a fish, or teach him to fish? →

Groundhog day as sensitive data lost in the post by government…again

I’ve said this before, but I’m going to say it again. By all means, worry about hackers – after all, they may be out to get you. Go ahead and buy that firewall; pay that technology company for their perimeter defence audit. Invest in anti-malware and anti-virus software. Have effective and tested plans in case … Continue reading Groundhog day as sensitive data lost in the post by government…again →