Facilitated Learning
Let’s be honest, no one has ever woken up in the morning, excited about the need to do a security awareness training course at work. One of the problems is, to them it’s boring, irrelevant, and uninteresting. As such, staff want to get through the training as quick as possible. This usually doesn’t ensure that... Learn More
Sobering Password Fact
The human factor can be the weakest and the strongest link in any security posture. As fallible humans, we reuse passwords. We’ve all done it at one time or another. Most people are just out there working away with the same password across many of their accounts. If you use the same password for multiple... Learn More
Have I been Hacked?
It’s not a secret that hackers don’t make victims aware of the fact that they have hacked. And that’s not without reason. This might sound obvious, but just because everything “seems to be fine” doesn’t mean that’s actually the case. Hackers penetrate systems and infect them with malware to take full control. The malware created... Learn More
Cyber Security Services: How It Makes Security Of Business Easy?
In the present business world, organizations of all sizes are continually ensuring and screen all types of innovation, for example, PCs, workstations, cell phones, tablets ensuring that organization data is made sure about busy working, home, and in a hurry. In an atmosphere of tireless dangers, ensuring your cyberspace is not, at this point a... Learn More
Psychological and Security issues when working from home
Have you ever wondered what are the psychological risks and cyber security impacts are, that we encounter when our staff are asked to work at home? Upending the way people work can take its toll on staff psychologically, notwithstanding during an unprecedented crisis like the current pandemic. Working from home can be quite a challenge. Working... Learn More
What is stored on your computer and mobile device?
Most people underestimate the amount of personal details that are stored on mobile devices and computers. These devices retain a lot of information about you which can be used by cybercriminals. Below is a list that may enlighten you as to the amount and type of data that is stored and provide you with some... Learn More
Can you Hack IT?
Layer 8 Security has developed the first, automated, theme-based, and fully portable, Cyber Escape Room to enhance the way in which Security Awareness is taught. Below are some screenshots from the New Virtual Cyber Escape Room. There is a video introduction into the game, explaining the rules and concepts. The talented “Anonymous” explains the... Learn More
Paying it Forward
In this time of life-altering change, Layer 8 Security is offering to assist any company with an offer to make their lives a bit easier. We acknowledge that many of you are extremely busy addressing the need for staff to work remotely. This, for many of you, has exhausted most of your resources, focusing on... Learn More
Working from Home
With the significant increase in social engineering attacks, especially in light of the “work from home” requirements, I am finding myself in an uncomfortable situation. Many companies are expecting their staff to work from home, be positive and productive in light of the need to self-isolate. Unfortunately, cybercriminals also working hard to attack people working... Learn More
emt Distribution signs Layer 8 Security to address the human dimension of cyber risk prevention
Reseller partners can offer first fully measurable Security Behaviour Framework and Cyber Escape Room training adventures in Australia, New Zealand and Asia Adelaide, Australia – 18 February 2020: Cyber security software specialist, emt Distribution, today announced an agreement with Australian company, Layer 8 Security to offer a complete suite of security awareness solutions leveraging progressive... Learn More
