- Assessments Qualities of a Good Cybersecurity Assessment Report
However flawless the assessment itself is, your beneficiary judges it by the report. Use a strong executive summary, meaningful analysis, and decision-supporting structure to give the reader what...
- Risk Management Fear vs. Anxiety in Cybersecurity: What We Can Do
Fear involves specific threats that can be addressed, while anxiety is a reaction to abstract concerns that's harder to resolve. Much security FUD induces anxiety rather than actionable fear....
- Communication Explaining Your Progress to Clients or Colleagues
Colleagues and clients who don't understand your specialized work may underestimate your value, especially when working remotely. Provide regular status updates, meet more often, and consider...
- Incident Response How Much Should an Information Security Book Cost?
- Assessments Security Assessment Report as a Critique, Not Criticism
Assessment reports deliver bad news, and a reader who feels personally attacked stops listening. Frame your findings as a critique of the situation rather than criticism of individuals, acknowledge...
- Communication How to Design Security Warning Messages to Protect Users
Microsoft labels a security prompt 'Enable Content,' but most people don't read 'content' as 'code that can run.' Design the safe choice to be obvious, keep the warning short, and skip jargon people...