Introduction When you see a padlock icon on a website, or your company announces, “We’re fully compliant with XYZ standard,” it’s easy to feel safe. These signals are meant to reassure us that the other person takes security very seriously. How do you know, however, if those defenses are more about looking secure than actually … Are Our Defenses Built to Protect or Reassure?
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has overtaken personal lives and workplaces alike. Headlines now promise that AI will catch hackers before they strike, detect threats faster than humans, and make our digital lives safer. In some ways, that’s true. AI is making progress in helping us spot unusual activity and analyze massive amounts of data. Here’s … Is AI Fixing Security, or Just Automating Our Flaws?
Many workplaces have implemented Zero Trust policies. Does yours have one? Do you know what that term really means? At its core, the idea sounds simple: never trust, always verify. That basically means that, instead of believing that everyone and everything on your company network is safe, every request for access must be checked, verified, … When Zero Trust Meets Human Nature
Introduction You hear warnings about phishing, ransomware, malware, but there’s another threat that often flies under the radar: Spoofing. It’s where someone pretends to be someone (or something) they’re not. They do this by faking numbers, websites, or identities. The goal is to trick you, the user, into letting them in under the guise of … Spoofing: When Trust Gets Faked
Introduction Tax season is stressful enough on its own. Now, some California residents face an extra headache: A wave of smartphone scams (also known as smishing campaigns) designed to trick hardworking taxpayers into handing over sensitive information. Whether or not you’re in the red zone for this particular wave of attacks, smishing scams can affect … When Tax Season Texts Turn Into Smishing Attacks
Introduction When people think of Switzerland, they often imagine highlights like chocolate, watches and data privacy. In fact, technology companies have long recognized the country as a hub for strong digital protections. That landscape is now changing with a proposed update to the VÜPF (Ordinance on the Surveillance of Postal and Telecommunications Traffic). While the … Switzerland’s Surveillance Shift and What It Means for You
Introduction In September 2025, a California jury ordered Google to pay more than $425M for collecting personal data from nearly 100M mobile users and 174M devices…even after those users had “opted out” of sharing data. On the surface, this looks like just another big tech company in legal troubles for flouting the law. For the … When “Opt Out” Doesn’t Mean Out: What Google’s $425M Lesson Means for You
Introduction Do you how to spot suspicious behavior in your day-to-day work? Although we all rely on technology daily, many people still think that cybersecurity and preventing breaches is solely the responsibility of the IT department. That couldn’t be further from the truth. While security experts and advanced technology do continuously monitor for threats, you … Cybersecurity Is a Team Sport: The Role of Everyone from Interns to Executives
Introduction If you’re handling customer or financial data, even casually or just occasionally, you’re actually working under a law called the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA). Enacted in 1999, GLBA is all about protecting personal financial information. It may sound intimidatingly legal and complex, but it genuinely matters in your day-to-day role. Typically we think of this … What GLBA Means for You at Work
Introduction Singapore is becoming one of the first countries to mandate age verification at the app store level. They are also contemplating similar identification on social media websites. This could inspire other governments, especially in Asia and Europe, to adopt similar frameworks. So what is the purpose of checking someone’s age? What are the drawbacks … Singapore Mandates Age Verification and Online Accountability
Introduction When people think about a data breach, the first thing that usually comes to mind is how much money it costs. Companies pay fines, lose clients, and spend millions recovering from data breaches every year. Here’s the part that rarely gets talked about, however; the human cost. That’s right. A breach doesn’t just affect … The Invisible, Human Cost of a Breach
Introduction When most people hear the word cybersecurity, they might think that only IT staff has to worry about breaches, or only your boss has concerns about the productivity downturn. The reality, though, is that cybersecurity isn’t just a tech issue. It’s a people issue, a legal issue, and even a cultural issue — and … Why Cybersecurity Matters to You
Introduction Every day, you make decisions that involve technology. Sometimes you do so without even realizing it. Sending a quick email with an attachment, pasting text into an AI tool, or uploading files to the cloud might feel routine, but each of those choices carries weight. They affect not just you, but your company and … Digital Ethics: What It Means for You at Work
Introduction When people imagine hackers, they often think of hoodie-wearing geniuses typing code at lightning speed. In reality, most attackers don’t need elite skills to break in. They just need you to make one mistake. Hackers don’t target people because they’re unlucky. They target people because they expect certain behaviors. An Attacker’s Mindset A hacker … Why Hackers Think You’re an Easy Target
Introduction Technology is no longer just a support system for businesses. Nowadays, it is the system. From cloud-based CRMs to AI-driven productivity tools, digital platforms have become so woven into everyday operations that most organizations couldn’t function for even one day without them. It spreads to our personal lives, too: An estimated 210M people struggle … Digital Dependence and Resilience Planning: The Art of a Backup Plan
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