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Discussing Deepfakes on BBC Radio
An overview of deepfakes including what they are, where they have come from and how the technology is already being used in scams.
Jessica Barker
Apr 23, 20214 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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Our physical security awareness campaign for the CV19 Cyber Volunteers
The CV19 volunteers’ mission is to protect the people who protect our health. The group was formed by three cyber security professionals,...
Jessica Barker
Jul 22, 20203 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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Zoom Security Advice
This week, Zoom announced that it is now hosting over 300 million daily meeting participants, which is a huge increase from the 10...
Jessica Barker
Apr 30, 20201 min read
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Our phishing awareness campaign for the CV19 Cyber Volunteers
The Cyber Volunteers 19 (CV19) group was set up by Lisa Forte, Daniel Card and Radoslaw Gnat following the global outbreak of COVID-19,...
Jessica Barker
Apr 21, 20202 min read
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COVID-19 Phishing Scams: what are the red flags?
Unfortunately, cyber criminals always seek to take advantage of a crisis. It is sadly no surprise, therefore, that over 500 scams...
Jessica Barker
Apr 9, 20201 min read
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Helping your Colleagues Work Securely from Home
We are publishing this guide is to help you understand what to put in place, and what to communicate to your colleagues, to help everyone...
Jessica Barker
Mar 18, 20203 min read
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Reflecting on 2019
As 2019 draws to close, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on what a year it’s been. Not only have we doubled in size, but we have...
Jessica Barker
Dec 20, 20192 min read
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Loyalty Card Fraud: what it is and how to protect your points
On Monday 11 November 2019, I was invited on the BBC Radio Gloucestershire breakfast show to discuss loyalty card fraud, in response to a...
Jessica Barker
Nov 15, 20193 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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Cyber Security Myths and Monsters
Cyber Security Awareness Month coincides with one of our favourite celebrations here at Cygenta, and that, of course, is Halloween. So,...
Jessica Barker
Oct 25, 20193 min read
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62% of people do not know what two-factor authentication is: our survey of 1000 people in the UK
We recently asked 1,000 members of the public in the United Kingdom about their attitudes and behaviours regarding two-factor...
Jessica Barker
Oct 4, 20193 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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