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Working with leaders to demystify cybersecurity, empowering them to build lasting trust and protect their organisations

[Cybility Consulting Ltd @cybilityconsult]

@_RastaMouse @donaldmorganjr Become a @STEMAmbassadors and promote cybersecurity in schools and clubs? Or support the NCSC’s cyberfirst work?

Volunteer at the cyber helpline to help victims?

Volunteer at local library to teach digital skills? Or local charity support older people? Lots of options.

[Tim Sweeney @TimSweeneyEpic]

A random comment from Hacker News that captures the dystopian state of the online world all too accurately.

[Cybility Consulting Ltd @cybilityconsult]

Our Cyber Toon Tips Calendar 2024 is now in store!
https://t.co/tt3LqgkOQB
#CyberSecurityAwareness #CyberAware

[Michala Liavaag 💙 (she/her) @cybilityimp]

As a UK @STEMAmbassadors, I give talks to students.
I've now published a short ebook 'A Tale of Two Keyboards' to inspire more women to work in cybersecurity - whether they are doing exams at school or thinking about a career changer later in life.
https://t.co/b0jraJUlMH

[ABCOM - IT Solutions @abcomuk]

Todays Cyber Awareness event hosted by yours truly, was well attended and we have had lots of positive feedback @cybilityimp #CyberSecurityAwareness @HHBA_1

[Allen Jones @ajMSFT]

Following the news on MGM/Aria has brought back some old memories. Whenever I was running high-profile investigations, there was one prediction that was easy to make. Defenders, investigators, and analysts alike that are running for 14-16 hour-plus days is just not sustainable long-term.

While the MGM news didn’t become public until Sunday, the actual date which their event actually began isn’t public to my knowledge. What follows here are just some thoughts based on own my experience in old high-profile events.

Early in a given event, adrenaline and excitement is everywhere. Your pace quickens down a hallway, you don’t waste words in meetings, and everyone is on deck. Sadly though, there is often an inflection point about 9 or 10 days into these high-profile events. Within your teams, tensions may begin to flare, small mistakes start to happen, wild goose chases break out, and “event fatigue” will become obvious. The last thing you want is to be forced to resolve tiny squabbles or address negative team dynamics during the event.

I was fortunate – I had some really great teams over the years. Defenders naturally drop everything and put their entire lives on hold for these big events. We all want to be the firefighter and be first “on the firehose.” But you can’t stay there forever as it will take its toll on both professional and personal obligations.

I tried to combat this “event fatigue” by shaking things up a little, where possible. Resting any resources who are starting to exhibit signs of stress. Some may not appreciate you for this – they still want to be “first on the firehose.” You still must do it, even if it means slowing down the investigation a little. Once you understand enough about the boundaries and edges of the event, you also need to establish and demonstrate clear exit criteria if it’s not already obvious to your teams. Ensure that your resources know there is an end goal in sight.

Another job as a leader is to protect your people from the near-constant demand for answers from exec leadership. Establish expectations early on with your execs for timing of updates and stick to it. Thankfully, we had well-established programs and procedures for this.

I also liked to combat fatigue by occasionally interrupting my own all-hands meetings with something like a surprise that had little or nothing to do with the event. Shake things up a bit. One case I had piped in a big match from the World Cup. Wasn’t easy to do (tech-wise) back in those days. In the highest-profile cases I might bring in a senior exec leader to talk with and support the team directly. Just something that’s outside the norm and a little breather for the teams. The event will be memorable anyway. As a leader - why not try to add your own stamp to its legacy?

Defend your defenders. It matters in the long run.

[Cybility Consulting Ltd @cybilityconsult]

Today's Mid Sussex Science Week grand final was opened & closed by @mimsdavies.

I enjoyed kids of @london_meed1 sharing their cybersecurity knowledge (thanks Ana⭐) & the prototype games they created to educate their friends and family about staying safe online.

#STEMAmbassador

[Small Charity Week @SmallCharity_Wk]

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Yes, that's right - all the co-created events we have announced this week are completely and utterly FREE to attend.

So what are you waiting for? Get booking. https://t.co/pVZOd7XKgZ

We can't wait to see you all.

#SmallCharityWeek #SmallCharitiesTogether

[Cybility Consulting Ltd @cybilityconsult]

In partnership with the SANS Institute, DSIT has launched the second year of the Upskill in Cyber programme to help UK professionals make a career change into cybersecurity.
https://t.co/e1cM2YNjzU
#CyberSecurity #InfoSec #Charities #leadership

[Carol Vorderman @carolvorders]

HANCOCK WHAT'S APP
So many arrogant, egotistical messages we have now seen.
This one from Feb 2021 re Quarantine hotels
Hancock : I just want to see some of the faces of people coming out of first class (aeroplane) and into a Premier Inn shoe box
Simon Case replying later: Hilarious (Case is the man Johnson first chose to run the Partygate enquiry until Case remembered he'd been at the parties himself!!)

I hold this government in the same contempt with which it holds us.

They are the lowest of the low

[Cybility Consulting Ltd @cybilityconsult]

🎙 New episode with Maureen Chaffe, a Data Protection expert, working with local government and charities.
Listen: https://t.co/WLGnZnJguY
Watch: https://t.co/tWCBQ7KWma
#CybilitySavvy #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #dataprotection
#Charities #NonProfit #localgovernment

[Cybility Consulting Ltd @cybilityconsult]

On 28 Feb 9.30am to 1.30pm, the CyBOK (Cyber Security Body of Knowledge) project is holding an external showcase.
Registration: https://t.co/IoHzdv4FKc
#CyberFirst #CyberSecurity #InfoSec

[Cybility Consulting Ltd @cybilityconsult]

Today is Data Protection Day, a great excuse to listen/watch a Cybility Savvy episode with Hannah Nacheva, an experienced Data Protection Officer.
Listen: https://t.co/r9LM02sPrD
Watch: https://t.co/bEhizb2esq
#dataprivacy #dataprotection #CybilitySavvy #CyberSecurity #info…

[Cybility Consulting Ltd @cybilityconsult]

If you work for a #NonProfit, get your #CyberSecurity questions answered at the
Cybility Cyber Clinic for #Charities: an affordable way to access specialist sector-specific guidance.
February, 28th
Info: https://t.co/dDGOCRG3cm
#InfoSec #NED #CEO #leadership

[Cybility Consulting Ltd @cybilityconsult]

Just hosted a FSI's webinar: 'Defend your charity from cyber-attacks and respond with confidence'. If you have remaining questions, book a free 20 min call to see how we might help you: https://t.co/Kwzq5QXbFD
#CyberSecurity #InfoSec #Charities #NonProfit #NED #CEO #leadership

[Cybility Consulting Ltd @cybilityconsult]

Our latest episode with Clare McGill, Corporate Governance Manager of Sightsavers and a trustee, brings insights on how security and governance on both global and small charities.
https://t.co/i81n6miaDx
#CybilitySavvy #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #Charities #NonProfit #NED #CEO

[Cybility Consulting Ltd @cybilityconsult]

⚠Last day to enter our lucky draw to win a copy of the book 'Coaching people through organizational change' by Sue Noble and Amy Tarrant
Enter here: https://t.co/zCSjPxqGA8

[Cybility Consulting Ltd @cybilityconsult]

Getting a new gadget this Christmas? 💻📱🎁
Check this before start using it.
#CybilityTips
#CyberSecurity #InfoSec #share