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Creating a Security Awareness Program for Your C-Suite

A recent survey from the UK Government, “Cyber resilience captains of industry survey 2021” has some interesting insights into the awareness of cyber security risks

James MacKay May 13, 2022

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Three Advantages of Localised Security Awareness Training

To provide an effective Security Awareness Training program, the training must be localised to capture the attention of all employees. English has traditionally been the

James MacKay May 4, 2022

The Importance of Cyber Security Training in the Education Sector

Education is a prime target for cyber attacks along with sectors such as finance and healthcare. Globally, education is continuing to see increases in cyber

James MacKay April 26, 2022

Security Awareness Training Best Practices for Privileged Users

The privileged user on a network is so-called because they can access sensitive and often highly confidential resources. If a cybercriminal can compromise the account

James MacKay April 19, 2022

7 Key Elements of a Successful Security Awareness Training Program

Here are the key areas of ‘preparation and practice’ to ensure that your security awareness program is successful. There is a saying by an unknown

James MacKay March 24, 2022

The Benefits of Role-Based Security Awareness Training

Role-Based Security Awareness Training tailors training materials and delivery mechanisms to fit the role of an employee and reduces the cyber risk associated with that

James MacKay March 21, 2022

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How the War in Ukraine Affects Companies Across the World

The invasion of Ukraine is showing the world the meaning of a ’hybrid war’.

James MacKay March 4, 2022

3 Reasons Why You Need a Secure VPN

The use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) has driven skywards. The pandemic has created an appetite to work from anywhere that looks set to continue.

James MacKay February 17, 2022

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How Business Email Compromise (BEC) Works

Business Email Compromise (BEC) is one of the most complex of all social engineering-based scams, making vast sums of money for its perpetrators.

James MacKay February 15, 2022

Creating a People-Centric Security Awareness Culture

The best way to stop people-centric security attacks is to create a people-centric security awareness culture. Here is how to do just that…

James MacKay January 28, 2022

Why Cyber Security Is Everyone’s Responsibility

Human beings are a naturally cooperative species. We feel at home collaborating with others and working on successful projects together.

James MacKay January 6, 2022

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The Cyber Security Risks with Online Streaming

The COVID pandemic has led to a surge in the use of streaming services as the public sought continuous new content to keep them entertained during national

James MacKay December 21, 2021