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Digital security is a current and ever-growing concern for both individuals and organizations. But the focus on technologies and automated systems alone often leaves out a crucial element: people. And that’s where the concept of human-centric security comes in, an approach that places human needs and behaviors at the core of security strategies. It is […]

In the connected world of today, our digital presence is an extension of ourselves. Every day, we sign up for different apps, social networks and websites to purchase products or services. And the truth is, it often only takes a few days for us to forget the account created on that platform, whether due to […]

There’s no question that organizations have to maintain a continuous information security awareness program. And to ensure greater engagement and enjoyment by the entire body of employees, gamification is certainly the best way to go. One of the most common mistakes within companies, however, is to believe that the team responsible for creating and maintaining […]

Truth be told, we live in an increasingly digitized world in which cybersecurity has become far more than an optional investment. Instead, it is seen as a necessity and a competitive differentiator. With the exponential increase in cyberthreats, organizations of all segments and sizes are susceptible to an array of digital threats, exposing themselves to […]

Social engineering is a psychological manipulation technique used by criminals to persuade victims to reveal confidential information or to trick them into doing something. Social engineering is extremely effective because criminals, including cybercriminals, know that fooling people can often be much easier than circumventing physical or computer security barriers. You may wonder why people always […]

It’s no use looking in the dictionary: the concept of elicitation in the context of information security is still relatively new, even in Brazil. Any dictionary defines elicit as “to extract, to bring out; to obtain; to trigger, to provoke; to deduce; to discover; to clarify”, but, let’s face it, it is a little hard […]

Unfortunately, falling victim to an online scam is an increasingly common reality nowadays. Scammers take advantage of people’s vulnerabilities to obtain personal and financial information.  If you or someone close to you has been a victim of cybercrime, our deepest sympathies. We are fully aware of just how frustrating this can be. On top of […]

Investing in an information security risk management policy is a fundamental strategy to guarantee corporate security. The information stored by a company’s systems is valuable. It may include confidential data about customers, employees, finances, intellectual property, business strategies, and much more.  If this information falls into the wrong hands, the problems can be enormous: financial […]

In the age of technology, security awareness programs are fundamental within any company and in any industry. After all, they propose training to reduce the likelihood of security incidents caused by human error by teaching best practices when it comes to using the Internet, electronic devices, and handling information.  It’s thus a little surprising that […]