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Conversational Security Awareness: Putting Humanity into Your Human Risk Management Program
Read about the presentation I gave with Perry Carpenter at the SANS security awareness summit - putting humanity into human risk management.
Jessica Barker
Aug 29, 20235 min read
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Why say 'users' when you can simply say 'people'?
Why the language of cyber security matters, especially when we're talking about people.
Jessica Barker
Oct 4, 20222 min read
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Cyber Security Awareness Month Resources
Discover resources that you can use in Cyber Security Awareness Month and beyond.
Jessica Barker
Sep 14, 20222 min read
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The Role of Families in Transforming Security Culture
As more people work from home and work / home borders blur, how can families transform security culture?
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Aug 18, 20228 min read
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Cyber Security Training is not a Punishment
There's really no excuse to bore people with cyber security. Read our top tips to raise your game.
Jessica Barker
Jul 29, 20223 min read
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The Psychological Impact of Phishing
The right phish at the wrong time can catch anyone. But victims of phishing can blame themselves.
Jessica Barker
Jul 13, 20224 min read
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UK councils at risk of cyber attack: our ITV News interviews
We recently featured on ITV News explaining the Hackney Council cyber attack and the threat facing UK councils. Catch up on the videos.
Jessica Barker
Jul 6, 20221 min read
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How many data breaches involve 'the human element'?
The Verizon 2022 DBIR finds 82% of breaches involve the human element. We explore whether it's more complicated than that.
Jessica Barker
May 31, 20224 min read
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Happy ******** Day
Password cracking trends and how to protect your accounts with stronger passwords.
Jessica Barker
May 5, 20222 min read
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The number one way to spot a phishing email
The best defence against phishing is a mindset. Tune into emotions to shift from a tactical to a strategic approach.
Jessica Barker
Apr 7, 20223 min read
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Raising cyber security awareness of 50,000 people: 3 key lessons
3 key lessons learned from delivering live cyber security awareness to over 50,000 people.
Jessica Barker
Feb 22, 20224 min read
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New Year, New Threats?
What will be the cyber security threats of 2022? And, what can we do now to be as safe and secure online as possible?
Jessica Barker
Jan 17, 20222 min read
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Cyber Security Communications: Lessons from COVID-19
An unseen & evolving threat that can be mitigated by everyday behaviours. What lessons can COVID-19 comms teach us about cyber security?
Jessica Barker
Jun 15, 20213 min read
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Our 12 Highlights of 2020
This year's been rubbish. But not all rubbish, so we wanted to reflect on some of the positives we're taking from 2020. With the 12 days...
Jessica Barker
Dec 17, 20203 min read
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How to create an award-winning cyber security awareness campaign
We were thrilled to win 'Best Security Awareness Campaign' in the recent Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards, for the phishing...
Jessica Barker
Nov 10, 20203 min read
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Reflecting on Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020
As Cyber Security Awareness Month draws to a close we wanted to take a moment to reflect on some key elements. Of course, Cyber Security...
Jessica Barker
Oct 30, 20201 min read
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Internet of Things Device Security
Here it is folks! Week 3 of Cyber Security Awarness Month 2020, Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart. In our third guidance document of Cyber...
Jessica Barker
Oct 15, 20202 min read
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The 1,2,3 of Account Security
Cyber Security Awareness Month is in full swing and the theme this year is: Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart. This month is important to us as...
Jessica Barker
Oct 8, 20201 min read
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Let's Talk Phishing
It's our favourite time of the year, Cyber Security Awareness Month! Throughout the whole of October we're going to be sharing freely...
Jessica Barker
Oct 1, 20202 min read
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Cyber Security Awareness Month 2020: top tips for going virtual
October is a big deal for us at Cygenta and not just because of Halloween. Cyber Security Awareness Month keeps us run off our feet and...
Jessica Barker
Aug 18, 20202 min read
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