This article underscores the evolving landscape of phishing attacks, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, where cybercriminals exploit heightened emotions and uncertainties. It emphasizes the limitations of traditional cybersecurity measures, such as employee training and antivirus software, in addressing the sophisticated tactics employed by hackers. The piece argues that human error, especially in times of crisis,…

Critical infrastructure systems play a role in our society covering different sectors like energy, water supply, transportation and communication. These systems are essential for progress. Societal well being, which unfortunately makes them attractive, to malicious individuals. If vulnerabilities exist within these infrastructure systems the consequences can be devastating. From disrupting the economy to potentially endangering…

As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) when it comes to optimizing a cybersecurity budget a smart allocation strategy would involve finding a balance between investing in training and technology. To begin with, conduct a risk assessment to identify and prioritize threats. This important initial step ensures that we focus our efforts on the needed…

As the CISO of a traded company it is essential to prioritize the availability of our systems. This ensures business operations safeguards our organizations reputation. Ensures compliance, with regulatory requirements. Here are some key measures and safeguards we would implement to maintain system availability; 1. Redundancy and Failover Systems; We would set up systems and…