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Where Do I Point the Camera?

It's October 10th, 2024, and I've just stepped out of KB4-CON EMEA, my head buzzing with insights and my notebook filled with scribbles. I walk down the familiar streets around Liverpool ...

What Spending 3 Hours in IKEA Taught Me About Cybersecurity Awareness

It was a Saturday morning, and I had grand plans. By "grand plans," I mean sitting on the sofa, watching reruns of "The IT Crowd," and pretending I didn't hear the lawn mower calling my ...

What Bletchley Park Can Teach Us About Building a Strong Security Culture

During World War II, a group of brilliant minds led by Alan Turing gathered at Bletchley Park in England to crack the German Enigma code. This wasn't just a technological challenge, it ...

From Desire Paths to Security Highways: Lessons from Disney's Approach to User-Centric Design

When Walt Disney first unveiled the Magic Kingdom, he made a decision that would revolutionize theme park design - and inadvertently offer a valuable lesson for cybersecurity ...

From Tetris to Minecraft: The Evolution of Security Awareness into Human Risk Management

Once upon a time, security awareness training resembled a never-ending game of Tetris. Threats cascaded down, demanding swift action and strategy, only to speed up until we inevitably ...

Deceptive AI: A New Wave of Cyber Threats

As artificial intelligence (AI) technology advances, its influence on social media has become more and more pervasive and riddled with challenges. In particular, the ability for humans to ...

The Long Road to Recovery Following a Ransomware Attack

When it comes to the duration of a ransomware attack and the subsequent recovery process, the numbers are staggering and vary wildly. Partly because there’s no single source which ...

Summer Lovin' or Summer Scammin'?

Summer. The season of sun, sand, and romance scams. As the weather heats up, so does the activity of romance scammers, who prey on the vulnerabilities of those seeking love and ...

Creating a Big Security Culture With a Tiny Button

When it comes to creating a strong cybersecurity culture, one of the most powerful tools we have at our disposal is the Phish Alert Button (PAB).

IoT: Internet of Threats?

The Internet of Things (IoT) has slowly but surely weaved its way into our homes and places of work. From smart homes to industrial control systems, IoT has brought convenience and ...