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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?
Guest
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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Reflecting on the World Government Summit 2022
29,000 attendees. Government and business leaders from 140 countries. 20 minutes to speak about cyber security.
Jessica Barker
May 19, 20222 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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"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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How to Raise Cyber Security Awareness Year Round
At Cygenta, we love Cyber Security Awareness Month. It’s our busiest time of the year and we have so much fun supporting clients around...
Jessica Barker
Nov 4, 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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Build Your Cyber Security Champions Programme with our Three Top Tips
A cyber security champions network helps you manage human risk. They take a lot of work so use our top tips for the best chance of success!
Jessica Barker
Jun 4, 20213 min read
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When Phishing Simulations Backfire
When phishing simulations breach the trust of employees, they are not training, they are tricks.
Jessica Barker
May 12, 20213 min read
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