Security awareness

Lock It Down: Password Security Do’s and Don’ts

Lock It Down: Password Security Do’s and Don’ts

Introduction to Passwords The first computer password was introduced for use at MIT in 1961. Of course, this isn’t human beings’ first dalliance with the id

The components of top security awareness programs [Updated 2019]

The components of top security awareness programs [Updated 2019]

A good security awareness program is a great way to inform personnel about any kind of malicious activity targeting an enterprise's use of cyberspace. It is

Protecting Against Social Engineering Attacks

Protecting Against Social Engineering Attacks

Most people think of hacking as using malware and coding to bypass security defenses and steal data or money. Social engineers take a different approach, tar

The Not-So-Black-and-White of Grayware

The Not-So-Black-and-White of Grayware

We hear a lot about malware, and fair enough — malware is behind some of the world’s largest data breaches. However, malware has a cousin. This cousin is kno

Seven benefits of security awareness training [Updated 2019]

Seven benefits of security awareness training [Updated 2019]

Security awareness training is a method of educating employees to the dangers of phishing or other online scams and should be a required component of every o

The psychological profile of a hacker with emphasis on security awareness

The psychological profile of a hacker with emphasis on security awareness

The term “hacker” is a little vague. For instance, it is usually derogatory when actually there are “good” hackers too, ethical hackers whose job it is to

Security Awareness for Vendors and Contractors

Security Awareness for Vendors and Contractors

Introduction Security awareness is of utmost importance in today’s business world. Your current organization most likely has a security awareness program and

If You Use Freelancers, Do You Need to Educate Them About Security Awareness?

Hopefully, your freelancers are security-aware. However, it is up to you to put policies into place to protect yourself from rogue or shoddy security practic

A User's Guide: 10 Ways to Protect Your Personal Data

A User's Guide: 10 Ways to Protect Your Personal Data

In 2018, Facebook had to contact over 50 million users who had their personal data exposed in a security breach. This was on top of the 87 million Facebook u

How to Measure the Success of Your Security Awareness Program

Depending on the size and needs of your organization, a security awareness program usually equals a significant investment of time and funds. However, a prog