Author: abwa001
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A Cyber Psychologist response to real statements from CISOs over 5 years…
When I began this journey as a Cyber Psychologist, helping people manage their human factors risk posture, I had to educate people as to why it’s not just about technology but how important it is to have a socio-technical approach. Of course, there were always one or two healthy debates, and I have heard some…
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Is there a demand for psychometrics in cybersecurity?
Yes, there is a growing demand for psychometrics in cybersecurity. Psychometrics refers to the field of study that focuses on psychological measurement, assessment, and testing. It involves measuring psychological traits, abilities, and characteristics to understand human behavior and decision-making processes. In the context of cybersecurity, psychometrics can be valuable in several ways: Employee Selection and Training:…
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What is socio-technical security and why should we care?
Socio-technical security is an approach to cybersecurity and information security that recognizes the interplay between social and technical elements in safeguarding systems, networks, and data. It acknowledges that security is not solely a technological issue but also involves human attitudes, motivation, behavior, organizational culture, and the interaction between people and technology. This perspective emphasizes that…
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Prioritize security values and integrity in our recruitment processes to prevent losses and protect our businesses
Did you know that according to a Forbes survey, external theft accounted for 37% of retailer’s shrink, followed by employee or internal theft at 28.5%, and process or control failures at 25.7%. CNBC reports that retailers’ losses from shoplifting hit $94B in 2021, and the shrink rate is increasing, eating into margins and crippling the retail…
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Anima People win the award for Recognition in the Women4Cyber 2024 Awards!!!
The team at Anima People are thrilled to have won this prestigious award. Thanks you to all those that have supported us over the years… Thank you for this award and for your hard work and dedication to supporting women in cybersecurity. My dream is that women represent half of all leadership in security, duly…