Don’t change your password
You don’t need to change your password every 90 days. You need to change your policy.
Cyber 321: 25th November 2022
Cyber 3-2-1: Surveys by INTERPOL, the Bank of England, and by Northwave on the mental impact of an attack. Plus: Anti-virus software is proven to block ransomware. But only if it’s enabled.
What has a chocolate teapot got to do with cybersecurity?
Unless you test your backups, they may be as useful as a chocolate teapot.
Attackers don’t break in. They log in.
Most cyber attackers don’t break into computer systems. They log in using the login credentials of a staff member or trusted contractor.
Prevention is better than cure
Risk = Likelihood x Impact. Which type should you focus on first?
Risk = Likelihood x Impact
When thinking about how to reduce the RISK of a cyber-attack, it's useful to think about security measures that will reduce the LIKELIHOOD of an attack and those that will reduce the IMPACT.
Cyber 321: 18th November 2022
Cyber 3-2-1: What have Howard Hughes and Liverpool FC got to do with cybersecurity? Plus: Health data of 5 million Australians has been leaked on the dark web. And I polish my graphic design skills to explain why passwords are bad and MFA is good. This week’s action is straight from James Clear - Are your struggling due to a lack of information or lack of action?
The MFA Cruise Ship
Securing your system with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is like using a cruise ship to navigate shark-infested waters.
The Password Dinghy
Securing your system with just a password is like using a dinghy to navigate shark-infested waters.
Cyber 321: 11th November 2022
Cyber Sanity: “It will never happen” is a bold claim. “It will _probably_ never happen” is a more realistic and achievable position. Plus: LinkedIn, the ICO, and comedy gold from Seinfeld.