Solving the Cybersecurity Talent Shortage Is a Matter of Attitude, Not Aptitude
It’s reaching a “danger level” and ballooning at a “frightening pace.” That’s how news stories describe the cybersecurity talent gap, an international issue that has become the focus of numerous studies and reports as the demand for skilled IT security professionals outpaces … Read more
Tactics Over Tools: Why Strategy Needs to Come Before Solutions for Optimal Security
You’re probably familiar with Aesop’s famous fable, “The Hare and the Tortoise,” in which the hare agrees to race the tortoise, confident that he’ll win easily. He dashes far ahead of his rival and is so sure of his victory … Read more
WFH Could Cost You If You Don’t Update Your Security Awareness Training
The mass migration to working from home last year had a huge impact on the world in various ways, as office buildings emptied out and newly remote employees adjusted to less time spent commuting and more time spent in sweatpants. Unfortunately, the … Read more
Cybersecurity Is No Longer an Option
There are two types of games, according to the author and inspirational speaker Simon Sinek. As he explains in his book “The Infinite Game,” a finite game has clearly defined players, rules and a narrative arc involving a beginning, middle … Read more
Why Using MFA/SSO Could Actually Increase Your Cybersecurity Risk
If you’re a hacker trying to break into someone’s account, the most obvious method involves guessing or stealing the password. That’s why stringent security requirements for passwords are so important and why cybercriminals focus so heavily on phishing campaigns meant to trick … Read more