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Top 3 things that cybersecurity leaders can do to support team mental health

Last week's article focused on how individuals working in cybersecurity can better care for their mental health. The silent adversary in cybersecurity. This week, we will build on this and talk about things leaders can do to create and cultivate a team culture that supports mental health. This

Robert Wood
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Skip the Exit Interview

And why you should show an interest in your team members before they make the decision to leave.

Frank Domizio
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LGBTQ+ Representation in Cybersecurity: Breaking Barriers

June is a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and recognize the importance of inclusion and representation in all aspects of life. At Soft Side of Cyber, we believe in embracing diversity and breaking barriers, which is why we are thrilled to dedicate this article to discussing LGBTQ+ representation in

Frank Domizio
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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.

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From Bits to Bias: Unveiling the Hidden Dangers of Toxic Cyber Cultures

On the Soft Side of Cyber, we've talked about what makes up a strong culture. This is also the final article in our short series on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We started this series with the different layers of diversity and the benefits of a diverse team.

Frank Domizio
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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.

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Part 2 - The Value of Equity in Cybersecurity Teams

Do you consider the team and environment in which you work to be fair? Fairness is the core of what it means to be equitable over equal. Things can be equal without being fair for everyone involved. In this article, I want to unpack this question and provide leaders and

Frank Domizio
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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