Do You Suffer From Breach Optimism Bias?

Optimism bias is the belief that each of us is more likely to experience good outcomes and less likely to experience bad outcomes. How prevalent is this in the cybersecurity industry? If you’re a salty security professional like me, you already know the answer.

September 27, 2018
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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 223

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/personal-info-of-15m-singhealth-patients-including-pm-lee-stolen-in-singapores-most
https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/labcorp-still-recovering-from-ransomware-attack-a-11235
https://www.securityweek.com/cyber-axis-…

July 31, 2018
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Insurance Occurrence Assurance?

The best way to maintain a defensible security posture is to have an information security program that is current, robust, and measurable. An effective information security program will provide far more protection for the operational state of your organization than cyber security insurance alone. To put it another way, insurance is a reactive measure whereas an effective security program is a proactive measure.

July 26, 2018
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3 Summer Safety Reminders for Families

For many children, summertime is the best time of the year. No more school, ice cream and popsicles and – did we mention – no more school? However, if you are a parent, summertime presents more of a challenge. From trying to organize activities and bab…

July 13, 2018
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