Beyond the Firewall

Your staff’s split-second decisions, like clicking an innocent link, could be the unsuspecting gateway to a security nightmare! Join Christian Hunt and Robert O'Brien as they delve into effective strategies aimed at shaping staff security behaviours and mitigating the risks associated with security missteps. This 45-minute webcast will discuss: • The intricacies of human behaviour and why people m...

Step into the future with our upcoming webcast as we delve into the intricacies of defence strategy in the age of AI and automation. In this 45-minute session, we will navigate through the challenges that lie ahead, shedding light on the indispensable role played by those entrusted with the security of our organisations and societies. Explore: • The looming threat posed by Gen-AI and deepfakes. •...

Cyber attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and frequent, making it critical to adopt a proactive approach to cyber security. Listen to our podcast, ‘How to Make Offensive Security your Cyber Defence Superpower’ and explore how you can identify and remediate security vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by attackers. During this 45-minute session, we’ll cover: • Understanding the...

Privileged Accounts = Targeted Accounts. Once compromised, these privileged credentials give hackers the "keys to the kingdom," allowing them to gain access to your most sensitive and critical information. Listen to our podcast, ‘Privileged User Awareness: The Keys to the Kingdom’ and learn the steps you can take to secure privileged user accounts and mitigate risks. During this 45-minute session,...

Social engineering takes many forms, but email continues to be the most attractive attack vector for hackers to get a footing into our personal and professional lives. In our podcast, "Could Social Engineering Exist Without Email," we will examine why email remains a favoured target for malicious attacks and explore ways for organisations to fortify their defences. During this 45-minute episode, w...

Our smartphones are always an arm’s length away, but how aware are we of the security risks they pose? Smartphones are a portal into our increasingly digital-first lives. Should they fall into the wrong hands, they’re a potential treasure trove of information. Our podcast, ‘Get Smart about Smartphone Cyber Security’, explores the cyber risks posed by smartphones and how to mitigate them. This 45-m...

C-suite engagement is essential to embed the culture and tone necessary for effective cyber risk management. Despite the reality that cyber attacks are evolving and becoming more complex, making cyber security a C-level priority is no easy endeavour. Our podcast, ‘The Reality of Securing C-Suite Support for Human Security’, explores the challenges with leadership support in cyber security, and the...

The speed at which technology and cybercrime rapidly evolve makes it increasingly difficult for organisations to remain cyber-secure and compliant. Consequently, the need to implement effective Information Security frameworks has heightened. With these frameworks in place, organisations can define the processes and procedures to assess, monitor, and mitigate cyber risk. Our upcoming webcast, ‘Busi...

Join award-winning cyber security thought leader and Cyber Security Awareness for Dummies author, Robert O’Brien as he offers a best practice approach to tackling staff awareness campaigns and improving employee security behaviours. In this podcast we will cover: The modern Cyber Security landscape and secure working from home challenges Determining what Cyber Security awareness means for your org...

Cyber Security Awareness Month, celebrated every October, helps to highlight the importance of cyber security and the collective effort required to prevent cyber attacks. However, a month-long initiative is not enough to make a real, long-lasting impact on staff security behaviours. Our podcast, ‘Best Practice for Cyber Security Awareness Month’, explores how organisations can make the most of Cyb...

In the wake of the Ukraine crisis, pandemic challenges, inflation spikes and fragile global supply chains, organisations are faced with a magnitude of risk and uncertainty. To tackle the threat, organisations must exercise vigilance in understanding emerging risks and in acting to reduce exposure and limit damage. Our upcoming webcast ‘Cyber Resilience in An Era of Geopolitical Risk’ explores how...

The effectiveness of a Security Awareness Training program ultimately depends upon improving the security behaviours of staff. However, security training alone will not change employee behaviours. Until and unless awareness training affects how staff feel about the need to secure information, and their security instincts, organisations will continue to be vulnerable to cyber risk. Our upcoming web...

In today’s fast-changing, digital world, cyber threats are rapidly evolving. The adoption of new technologies and new ways of working has increased the opportunities for cybercriminals to target employees and launch crippling attacks - which can result in significant operational disruption, financial loss, and reputational damage. As cyber attacks become more destructive and unpredictable, organis...

ESG – Environmental, Social, Governance – is getting a lot of attention, and it is time for organisations to build a strategic ESG plan for reporting in 2022. In this new era of ESG, organisations have a renewed focus on privacy. Privacy is more than complying with laws and regulations. Privacy is about the integrity and accuracy of data, the right of individuals to control and have access to thei...

When it comes to cybercrime, no industry is safe. However, the financial sector continues to be heavily targeted and is a highly lucrative target for cybercriminals because their data is more valuable. For financial institutions, the potential damage from cyber attacks extends beyond simply stealing money from customer accounts but also costs firms their revenue, reputation and customer base. To p...

Despite the ongoing threat of cyber attacks, Security Awareness Training remains a major challenge for management teams. Identifying what training needs to be delivered, who needs to be trained and a lack of employee engagement are all common obstacles that organisations face when it comes to implementing security awareness training. As every organisation knows, change management is notoriously di...

User participation is one of the key measures of success in a cyber awareness program. All too often, organisations adopt a one size fits all solution that fails to resonate with the end-user. Incorporating company personality into your cyber awareness program is an effective way to tailor training to suit your audience and develop a campaign that engages employees. This podcast will explore: -The...

Whether accidentally or deliberately, employees can put organisations at significant risk of a cyber attack. The task of defending against such threats is difficult because insider threats are often difficult to detect. The pandemic and the shift to remote working have contributed to the growing rate of insider threats in recent years and will continue to be an ongoing challenge for organisations....

With cyber security lawsuits on the rise, the probability and financial impact of cyber incidents are ever-growing for organisations. The aftermath of a data breach can have crippling consequences across all aspects of an organisation and there is inevitably a blame game that follows any cyber incident. This podcast will discuss: -The role of leadership and setting the tone from the top -Mitigatin...

There’s no denying it - cyber security is serious stuff. The problem is that many organisations believe that because of the dangers of cyber attacks, Security Awareness Training must also be delivered in a serious manner. But this approach can cause fatigue among a workforce, hurting more than it helps – which is no laughing matter. One of the best ways to educate staff and ensure key messaging is...

Cyber security in the workplace has become increasingly important as more organisations migrate to digital and the cloud. With the adoption of digital channels growing exponentially across all sectors, so too has the number of high profile data breaches and ransomware attacks. As regulators and auditors seek evidence of security awareness activities, organisations are under enormous pressure to pr...

In today’s complex business environment, organisations need to be able to respond rapidly to any changes and adapt policies where necessary. The only way to adapt to the dynamic, disrupted, and distributed nature of business is to be agile. This requires organisations to have an agile policy management program in place so they can react quickly to changes in risks, regulations, strategy, processes...

The aftermath of a cyber attack can be chaotic An incident response plan enables organisations to detect, contain, eradicate, and recover from an attack effectively, without chaos. By reinstating normal operations as quickly as possible, organisations can limit the damage when an attack occurs. This podcast will discuss: • The digital challenges that organisations are facing today • Training peopl...

Despite increased investment in cyber security initiatives, organisations continue to be impacted by cyber attacks. Almost all successful breaches share one variable in common: human error. The reality is organisations face a very real danger of threat from within. Against the backdrop of a complex cyber threat landscape, the insider threat has intensified as working practices have evolved and cyb...