Let’s discuss Psychology of Security and use humor instead of more cyber headlines to explain some aspects such as spending time and money before an event happens or other cybersecurity preventive actions. Do we have the Gambler’s mentality with our cybersecurity? The psychology of security is fascinating since there is a kernel of truth of … Read more
Searching in Grok for small business data on phishing stats “What is phishing attack statistics for small businesses” Grok searched 15 websites and came up with this: Phishing attacks are a significant threat to small businesses, often targeting them due to their potentially limited resources for cybersecurity. Based on the most recent data available to … Read more
Cybersecurity Focus Areas for Small Businesses in 2025 As we approach the new year, small businesses should prioritize their cybersecurity strategies to protect against evolving threats. Here are 10 essential items to work on for 2025: 1. Implement Strong Password Policies Establish robust password requirements for all employees. This includes using complex passwords and changing … Read more
How do we make decisions? When we hire, or when we decide what website to read for more information. Is it important to know how we made these decisions or what the results were? Should a bank explain why they denied a loan? How about healthcare coverage? AI helps in this decision as well? Should … Read more
What is the better password policy? A longer password like NIST 800-53 says? Key NIST password guidelines Minimum length of 8 characters and maximum length of at least 64 characters if chosen by the user. Allow usage of ASCII characters (including space) and Unicode characters. Check prospective passwords against a list that contains values … Read more