Bridging the Gap: Making Cybersecurity Accessible to Non-Technical Colleagues
Learn how to simplify complex cybersecurity concepts for non-IT professionals. Bridge the gap, foster collaboration, and empower colleagues to actively participate in cybersecurity discussions. Enhance your organization's security posture with shared understanding.
Mastering the Initial Incident Meeting: Top Ten Tips for Effective Cybersecurity Incident Response
In the world of cybersecurity, large-scale incidents require a swift and coordinated response. When facing a significant security breach, the initial incident meeting is critical for gathering the right people, setting the tone, and establishing a clear plan of action. This article will explore the top ten things to do
Mastering Email Writing as a SOC Analyst: Tips and Best Practices for Cybersecurity Professionals
As a SOC analyst, you're responsible for monitoring and responding to security incidents in real-time. One of the key tools you'll use to communicate with your team and other stakeholders is email. But writing a good email as a SOC analyst is more than just getting
Part 3: Fostering an Inclusive Workplace Culture for Cybersecurity Teams
Welcome back for the 3rd installment in our series about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in cybersecurity. In the first piece, we spoke about how diverse teams help advance cybersecurity. We discussed how a wider range of people and viewpoints aid in the detection and mitigation of novel security threats.
Part 1 - Diversity in Cybersecurity: Strengthening the Industry Together
We here at Soft Side of Cyber are excited to share this new three-part series with you in which we'll go into the heart of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the cybersecurity sector. Today, we'll begin the series by discussing the significance of diversity in
Mastering Essential Soft Skills for Cybersecurity Professionals: A Guide to Implementing the CISO's Strategy
The Soft Side of Cyber Podcast We launched our first podcast episode on youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and Google Play. Subscribe and give it a listen today! Listen on youtube Technical expertise is super important in our field. But here's the thing: soft skills are just as crucial when
Soft Skills: The Key to Successfully Implementing Your Cybersecurity Strategy
Last week, Rob talked about how to formulate a cybersecurity strategy. This week, we would like to take the next step and discuss ways to implement that strategy. Developing and implementing a cybersecurity strategy is critical for protecting sensitive data, maintaining business continuity, and building customer trust. However, simply having
Write Like a Pro: 7 Tips for Better Cybersecurity Reports
In today's digital age, cybersecurity is more important than ever. As cyber-attacks become more sophisticated and frequent, the need for highly skilled cybersecurity professionals who can protect organizations from malicious actors has never been greater. But, as we've been preaching, technical expertise is not the only
Breaking the Silence: How to Speak Truth to Power in Cybersecurity and Save Your Business from Disaster
Speaking truth to power is a critical aspect of cybersecurity. It ensures that decision-makers are informed about the actual state of their organization's cybersecurity posture. The facts we're referring to are accurate and complete information about the organization's security risks, vulnerabilities, and potential threats.
Testifying in Court: So you wanted to be a digital forensic examiner?
I have a deep love for digital forensics and all the deeply technical work that goes along with it. But all the carved files and exif data in the world mean nothing unless you can share that information in an approachable and understandable way. One of the most challenging venues
The Power of Openness: 3 Strategies for Building Trust Through Transparency in Cybersecurity
When we talk about transparency in cybersecurity we are refering to the practice of openly and honestly communicating about security practices, vulnerabilities, and breaches to stakeholders. These conversations can include customers, employees, peers, auditors, and the general public. There are many ways that increased transparency can have a profoundly positive
Everyone Isn't an Expert
Those who work in cybersecurity need to remember that not everyone has the same level of expertise they do. Simplify everything for everyone.