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🔍 Today's Learning Reflection Today's lesson in Social Engineering and password attacks made me remember that it’s not all about technology; rather, it's about the people. Everything, from phishing emails to vishing phone calls, exploits our human instincts. 🧠 One of the striking features of these attacks is the use of trust, urgency and authority. Think about it:   👔 Authority: When someone presents themselves as an authority figure, many people will not question it, but rather comply.   Urgency: That sudden email urging you to act now? It's designed to make you abandon your judgment.   🤝 Familiarity and Trust: Attackers exploit this because we often let our guard down for individuals or brands we know. 🔑 The key takeaway:  Human awareness is our first line of defense. It’s not just the tech that needs to be secure, it’s us.  #cybersecurity #SocialEngineering #attacks #SecurityAwareness

Did you know? 🤔 68% of breaches involve a non-malicious human element, like falling for social engineering scams or making simple errors. 🛡️ Humans are the first line of defense. Equip your team with the skills and awareness to stay secure. 💡 #CyberSecurity #HumanError #SocialEngineering #Awareness

In today's #Cybersecurity tip from my cat Timmy (#DontBeLikeTimmy) who sometimes makes poor choices: Don't try to "punch above your weight". You will usually lose. And it will hurt. Timmy decided that he would try and play with another of our cats named Oreo. Two problems with his strategy. First, Oreo is about 20lbs, Timmy is about 7lbs. Second, Oreo does not like Timmy at all. This is the root of Timmy's tail issue. His tail was bitten, and then became infected. What can we learn this in Business IT? In business, having rapid growth can be an awesome thing. You start "punching above your weight" within your Industry. However, planned growth is an even better thing. When you have planning, you can do things like making sure that your IT infrastructure is scalable, allowing you to make sure your #businessdata is secure as you grow. If you don't plan and scale properly, it can expose all kinds of #cybersecurity vulnerabilities that will cause that rapid growth to come crashing down in an instant. Trying to face the current (and upcoming) threats on your own is almost certainly a losing battle. At #CoreMananged, we talk with businesses all the time that are in a period of rapid growth and they want to make sure that they are are scaling their #ITSecurity to protect what they are building as a company. If this is you, Let's talk. #DontBeLikeTimmy #ScalableIT #CoreManaged #Cybersecurity

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Cyber Security Summit of Atlanta, an experience that truly shifted my perspective. I began the day feeling that all-too-familiar outsider syndrome, but as the speakers took the stage, something remarkable happened: that feeling faded away, replaced by a profound sense of belonging. The insights shared reinforced a crucial truth—having a robust plan to address potential threats and conducting thorough penetration testing isn’t just important; it’s essential for safeguarding our organizations. The speakers emphasized that in today’s ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, proactive measures are our best defense. Simply having a plan without testing it isn’t enough; we must also prioritize backup and recovery before disaster strikes. I left the conference inspired and energized, eager to contribute to this dynamic field. A heartfelt thank you to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) for sponsoring my attendance and making this experience possible. If you’ve ever felt like an outsider in your career, remember that you’re not alone. Embrace these moments—they often lead us to where we truly belong. Let’s keep pushing forward together! #CyberSecurity #ProfessionalGrowth #Community #ACFE #CyberSecuritySummit

Beware of Social Engineering Cyber Tactics! 🖥️ Social engineering scams are on the rise—don’t fall for the tricks! 🚨 Train your team to spot suspicious requests and protect your data. Empower them to be your first line of defence with regular training and vigilance. 🛡️ To get a trusted consultant today, contact us. 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: aspirehighconsultant.com 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐬: 90739 73694 #CyberSecurityAwareness #StaySafeOnline #ProtectYourData #CyberSecurityTraining #OnlineSafety #DigitalDefense #ITSecurity #CyberThreats #HackPrevention #RiskManagement #CybersecurityConsultant #StaySecure #TechSafety #PhishingAttack #SecureNetworks #DataSecurityTips #CyberEducation #AdvancedCybersecurity #CyberDefense #SocialEngineering #PretextingAttacks #StaySecure #CyberAwareness #AspireHighConsultants

Earlier, I had the pleasure of delivering an online guest lecture on Cyber Incident Response Plan at RMIT University. Thank you for the opportunity, Dr.Smita Jhajharia! 👏 It was inspiring to see how engaged and attentive the students were, actively participating in the Kahoot! activity. 🔑 Key Reminders for a Robust Cyber Incident Response Plan: 1. Preparation is Key. Regularly train your staff and conduct attack simulation exercises to ensure everyone knows their role during an incident. 🛡️ 2. Detection and Analysis: Implement strong security safeguards to quickly identify and analyze potential threats. 🔍 3. Containment and Eradication: Have clear procedures to contain the incident and eliminate its root cause. 🛡️ 4. Recovery: Develop a recovery plan to restore normal operations as swiftly as possible. 🔄 5. Post-Incident Review: Conduct a thorough post-incident review to identify lessons learned and improve future response strategies. 📊 🏆 Congratulations to the top 3 players, Vee, Daniil, and Jay Jay! #CyberSecurity #IncidentResponse #CyberAwareness #CyberTraining #RMIT

Don't be fooled by social engineering attacks 🎭! These cunning tactics can trick you into revealing sensitive information or taking harmful actions. Protect yourself by: - Verifying the sender's identity before responding to emails or clicking on links. - Being wary of urgent requests for personal information or unusual actions. - Educating yourself about common social engineering techniques. #socialengineering #cybersecurity #scamalert #onlinesafety #protectyourself

In 2024, cyber attackers have become fiercer than ever. But there's a silver lining – a simple, yet profoundly effective tactic to reinforce your defences. Just as a yearly health check-up can unveil hidden ailments, a Vulnerability Assessment (VA) reveals the chinks in your company's armour. This approach isn't about fear-mongering. It's about empowerment. Conducting at least one VA annually isn't just advisable; it's becoming indispensable. Why is this uncommon tactic not more widely practised? Perhaps because the value of prevention is often overshadowed by the urgency of cure. Yet, in the realm of cyber security, prevention is not just better but vastly cheaper and less stressful than cure. Start by scheduling your company's next Vulnerability Assessment. It's a small step that could steer your company clear of monumental losses. #VAPT #ibbycyberbytes Cyber Heals

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀, 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀. But what about insider threats? Employees with access to sensitive data who might voluntarily leak it? A solid risk evaluation and vCISO can help plan for this type of threat by dealing with a few key areas: 1. Limiting access: Employees should only have access to the data they need. Period.     2. Monitoring & Alerts: By setting up alerts for unusual activity, you can spot a potential threat before it becomes a problem.     3. Behavioral Analytics: By tracking patterns, we can catch suspicious behavior, like accessing files they shouldn’t.     4. Training: Employees need to understand the consequences of leaking data. It’s all about education and prevention.     5. Incident Response: If something does happen, a vCISO ensures there’s a plan in place to contain the damage quickly. Insider threats are more common than people think, but with the right strategy and tools, they can be managed effectively. Thanks to Joshua Wertheim for the post idea. Hi, I’m Jeff. I help protect manufacturers, auto dealers, and medical organizations from cyber threats. #vCISO #InsiderThreats #Cybersecurity #MSP  

One way to measure psychological safety is through Yppah. Yppah can help us to identify patterns and trends in how employees feel about taking risks and speaking up. With the 7 key factors we can identify this, based on the people risk profile to determine a business's risk to a cyber attack. After a two-year study on team performance conducted by Google, they came to the conclusion that the highest-performing teams have one thing in common: psychological safety. www.yppah.me #YppahLife #GoalSetting #JulyGoals #PersonalGrowth #CyberSecurity #MentalWellBeing #OnlineSafety #CyberAttack