When I first began working in cybersecurity education, my background was in teaching, not security operations. Over time, I came to appreciate that this field attracts professionals from both directions - those who begin in education and learn cybersecurity, and those who bring years of industry experience into the...
Marcin Szczepanik, head of information security at Electricity North West, said security controls block most threats, but the remaining attacks depend on human awareness. Employees who understand risks and act decisively can prevent critical breaches.
Adversaries are scaling attacks with AI. Defenders must adopt predictive analytics, empower employees, and embrace cultural change to strengthen resilience and create career opportunities, said Patricia Titus, field CISO at Abnormal AI.
Small and mid-sized businesses face the same threats as large enterprises but with fewer resources. Sean Mack of ISMG's CXO Advisory Practice explains how SMBs can cut cybersecurity costs by consolidating tools, embedding security and building a culture that scales without scaling costs.
Every October, organizations revisit the same cybersecurity routines. "Security is everyone’s responsibility,” makes the rounds. However, if awareness alone were enough, we would not see so many security incidents linked to human behavior.
Abnormal AI is rolling out behavior-driven AI tools that automate phishing awareness and data reporting. Co-founder and CEO Evan Reiser says the platform reflects a shift away from generic campaigns and manual dashboards toward contextual, real-time defense.
Thanks to Cybersecurity Awareness Month, everyone knows security is a priority, but what are we doing differently to change the culture? If our goal is to reduce risk - and not just to meet regulatory expectations - then we need to focus on behavior, not just boxes on a checklist.
Legacy cybersecurity training often fails because users skip the content or treat it as a compliance task. Forward-looking organizations now recognize that human behavior is a critical piece of their security posture, said Claudio Stahnke, industry analyst at Frost & Sullivan.
Bryan Palma outlines his vision to grow KnowBe4 beyond security awareness training by investing in agentic AI, expanding email and behavioral tools and positioning the company for IPO readiness. He highlights Vista Equity's support and platform depth as key assets.
There were never many 'do everything' CISOs. Today there are even fewer. But with a specialist area, strong overview and ability to channel expertise, CISOs can align with business goals, embrace the business enabler role, demonstrate quick wins, and ensure their organization makes better risk decisions.
Cybercriminals are using AI to outsmart traditional defenses, making the world more dangerous for the rest of us. They're deploying AI-generated deepfake videos to impersonate executives and using AI-powered chatbots to mimic trusted colleagues in sophisticated social engineering attacks. But as an IT professional,...
Technology and training are key components of a strong insider risk program, but in times like these, the real key to success lies in your organization's culture. Do your employees feel valued? If the answer is no, your insider threat level could be off the charts.
70-90% of cyber attacks involve some form of social engineering, making it the biggest threat for organizations just like yours. The rise of AI-powered attacks has made the problem of social engineering more complex and widespread. Generic security awareness training (SAT) is no longer effective in your complex work...
Employees who repeatedly click on malicious links or "death clickers" are a risk to an organization's cybersecurity. This blog explains how awareness, behavior testing and simulations can help organizations strengthen their cybersecurity culture and manage human risks.
Regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA and CMMC have made security awareness training a staple of corporate security programs. But compliance is only part of the story. Organizations face an even deeper challenge: influencing employee behavior in ways that create a truly secure workplace.
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