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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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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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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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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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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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What does the psychology of fear have to do with cybersecurity?
I was absolutely delighted to be on the Social Engineer Podcast recently. If you're not familiar with this podcast (although surely you...
Jessica Barker
Jun 19, 20191 min read
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