Gender Diversity Strengthens Cybersecurity and Resilience
In a complex cyber threat landscape, increasing #diversity, particularly gender diversity, in #cybersecurity contributes to stronger #cyberresilience and better security outcomes. For those who may not yet be convinced of #dei (diversity, equity, inclusion) for its own sake, the panel discussion organised by the ISC2 Singapore
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Misinformation and Cybersecurity: Challenges and Priorities
Misinformation and disinformation are increasingly becoming a cybersecurity problem. ❓What are some of the biggest challenges and impacts of this threat vis-a-vis cybersecurity? ❓What actions or investment should be prioritised by organisations to stay ahead of (AI-powered) disinformation threats? These were some of the questions I
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Cyber Wellness Training for Educators: Safeguarding Students
Was very happy to be back at Invictus International School Singapore for a series of #cyberwellness training sessions for school educators, focused on the critical role #teachers play in #safeguarding #students online. In an increasingly digital world, children and teens are navigating risks such as online
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Redefining Wellbeing: Insights from the EveryDAY WELLness Seminar
❓What does wellness mean to you? ❓How can we redefine wellbeing in our high-performance/high-stress society? ❓Why is cyber awareness so important here? These are just some of the issues that were discussed in the recently-held EveryDAY WELLness Seminar, which focused on how we live our 5
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Protecting Teens Online: Cyber Safety for Parents & Teachers
𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. It’s all everyone is talking about these days. Yes, Donald Trump and tariffs are popular topics too! Both are scary – and reveal just how dangerous and unpredictable the world has become. The #Netflix series has shone a light on the murky and harmful #onlinespaces
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Cyber Incidents: Top Global Business Threat of 2024
Cyber Incidents: Top Global Business Threat of 2024 and the Role of Human Error in Prevention Cyber incidents were the top global business threat for 2024, with the average cost of a data breach hitting $4.88 million. Did You Know: Most incidents are caused by human
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Preventing WhatsApp Hacks: Lessons from a Real Incident
My father’s WhatsApp account got hacked last night. It wasn’t due to any tech vulnerability. He had absent-mindedly clicked on a link sent by a friend while he was on a phone call. Turns out his friend’s account had been compromised, and he had clicked on
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Combatting Online Harassment: Safety & Wellbeing Tips
If you are in charge of safety and wellbeing – at work, school, or home – you need to know this: Online harassment is a grave danger, with real impacts on mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. At a training session with university students, we highlighted some
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Human-Centered Cybersecurity: People Over Tech
More investments in technology alone won’t improve cybersecurity outcomes. Investing in people will, this is why a human-centered approach to cybersecurity makes perfect sense for organisations. At Cyber Security World Asia at Tech Week Singapore, I highlighted 3 aspects of this approach: 👥 How a proactive
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Prioritizing People for Cyber Resilience Success
Amid the complex cybersecurity challenges we face today, how can we build a cybersecurity workforce equipped with the skills, knowledge, and resilience needed to safeguard our digital future? I discussed this with my fellow panellists at the Empowering Cyber Resilience Summit. I highlighted that bringing people
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