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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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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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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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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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"Repeat Offenders" in Cyber Security - Black Hat Europe Executive Summit 2021 Keynote
Dr Jessica Barker's keynote for Black Hat Europe Executive Summit 2021, exploring "repeat offenders" in cyber security.
Jessica Barker
Jan 6, 20227 min read
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Five Tips to Stay Cyber Safe for the Festive Holidays
With many scams over the festive period, find out the top five ways you can stay safe online.
Jessica Barker
Dec 9, 20214 min read
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Digital Trust versus Zero Trust?
If people feel that there is "zero trust" of them, why should they trust you back?
Jessica Barker
Jul 23, 20213 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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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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My RSA 2020 Keynote: the psychology of fear and cyber security
It's hard to believe that this week marks four months since RSA 2020 in San Francisco. Delivering the first keynote on the opening day of...
Jessica Barker
Jun 3, 20202 min read
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Empower People, Improve Culture
People are at the heart of cybersecurity and your cybersecurity culture has a huge impact on your security posture. How do you meet the...
Jessica Barker
Nov 4, 20192 min read
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Why security culture?
Security culture was named the number one hot topic in the ClubCISO live vote this year, and it didn't surprise me. A few years ago,...
Jessica Barker
Sep 6, 20191 min read
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