Cybersecurity Blog

When my daughters were younger, they took it upon themselves to invent the first flying car. This included drawing designs, testing out ways to fly (plastic bags and cardboard wings were, sadly, ruled out), and brainstorming stoplight systems for the sky. From that day forward, I knew that innovation (flying cars) and protection (stoplights in the sky) could and should...

  Why is cybersecurity awareness training important? Just as ships rely on lighthouses to steer clear of dangerous rocks, organizations need cybersecurity awareness training to protect their digital assets. By illuminating threats lurking in the dark, awareness training equips employees with the knowledge they need. As a lighthouse provides illumination for navigation, trainings light the way for employees, executives and...

  How has cybersecurity evolved? What are the future trends in the industry? The game of cat and mouse “played” by defenders and attackers will continue to drive the evolution of cybersecurity. The game is ongoing, with each side adopting and adapting the strategies and tactics of the other. In this article, we will explore how cybersecurity has evolved and...

    There’s a saying among cybersecurity professionals that humans are the weakest link. Luckily, this is only true if you treat them that way. If you train your people effectively, they become the vanguard in your cybersecurity defenses. To achieve this, you need the best security training for employees. The Best Cybersecurity Training for Employees Includes Interactive Learning Types...

In today's interconnected age, the importance of cybersecurity in business can’t be overestimated. A business with inadequate cybersecurity is like a car without seat belts, airbags, and a well-trained driver. It may run accident-free for a while, but it will ultimately lead to a devastating and costly crash. Without proper cybersecurity measures, a business can be left vulnerable to a...

ChatGPT is a Type of Generative AI (and this post is an example) (The best way to understand ChatGPT and Generative AI is to show what it can do. So, everything below this line was written by ChatGPT based on the prompt "Write an article about Generative AI and ChatGPT that explains what it is and how it can be...

How to Protect Yourself & Your Wealth from the LastPass Hack  You may have already heard about the LastPass breach, victimizing one of the leading password management programs, not once, but twice in the past few months. LastPass recently updated information about the two breaches in a letter to users on the LastPass website. The First LastPass Breach Leads to...

I get asked at almost every keynote speech how the audience members can protect themselves, their families and their wealth personally. So I put together a series of videos to take you through some of the first steps. I hope this gets you started, and that I am lucky enough to meet you in person at a future speech! Freeze...

This post is a summary of a full interview about Russian Cyberattacks that John conducted with Bottomline Publications. As Russian cyberattacks increase, a bit of prep isn't paranoid The world is a bit on edge, wouldn't you say? With geopolitical tension escalating and Russian recruitment of members from REvil, a criminal computer-hacking organization, it's a good time to buckle down...

And Will Passkeys Permanently Marry You to Apple? Humans are weak and so are our passwords. We make easily memorizable (read: guessable) passwords that accidentally invite cybercriminals and identity thieves into our homes, offices and bank accounts like a neighbor for afternoon tea. The solution? Remove humans from the tea party. Enter Apple. At the company’s annual WWDC developer conference,...