CyberBeacon #64 – Employees Are Confused About Passkeys
This edition breaks down five fast-moving cybersecurity and privacy developments—and what they mean for employees, organizations, and consumers.
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CyberBeacon #63 – Gamers Are Opening the Company’s Doors to Hackers
This edition of the Aware Force Cyber Beacon explores five fast-moving technology and cybersecurity issues affecting employees, organizations, and consumers—and the practical lessons security leaders should take from them.
CyberBeacon #62 – Misleading Health App Ads
Misleading health apps, AI-powered phishing, accidental insider threats, the return of digital piracy, and Meta’s accelerating AI ambitions—this edition of the Aware Force Cyber Beacon examines the technology and security developments that deserve attention right now.
CyberBeacon #61 – Cyberattacks Are Now the #1 Fear in the Boardroom
Cyberattack coverups, AI threats, smart device botnets, and phone scams are creating new risks for leaders, employees, and everyday consumers.
Why Europe Is Quietly Breaking Up with Big Tech
Europe is quietly moving away from Microsoft and Big Tech. Discover how digital sovereignty, security risks, and open source are reshaping government IT.
CyberBeacon #55 – Employees’ AI Conversations Can Be Used Against the Company
AI chats that can expose company secrets, cyber insurance policies with tougher fine print, Google’s new “are you human?” gatekeeper, burnout driving security pros away, and the deepfake sextortion threat pushing schools to rethink student photos.
3 Steps to Fix Your Boring Cybersecurity Training: The PIC Model
Fix cybersecurity training with the PIC model, repetition, and positive reinforcement. Learn how to build lasting employee awareness and safer habits.
Cybersecurity Awareness: The One Metric That Matters
Forget completion rates. In this article, we unveil the one metric that truly measures cybersecurity awareness. Here’s why it works and how to increase it.
Password Management Habits Are Still a Mess: What That Means for Your Security Program
Despite years of awareness efforts, password security habits remain dangerously weak. This blog explores why employees keep making the same mistakes — and how companies can build a stronger culture around password management.
Cyber Insurance 2025 Checklist: What You Need to Qualify
Cyber insurance isn’t what it used to be. A decade ago, getting coverage was as easy as filling out a short form. Today? Not so much. Insurers demand proof of strong security measures before even considering a policy. If you think cyber insurance is just a box to check, think again. It’s no longer just […]