Proactive Security – Deciphering hacking
Overview
Join Kim Kendry, Vodafone Business’s Cyber Security Propositions lead, and Dr Katie Paxton-Fear, renowned Ethical Hacker, as they sit down and have a chat about all things proactive security. In this episode they decipher hacking, the role of ethical hackers, and the evolving landscape of cyber security threats and the psychological aspects of cyber-attacks.
Dr Paxton-Fear also discusses her journey into ethical hacking, the motivations behind different types of cyber-attacks, and the importance of security awareness and training for both individuals and businesses.
Key themes
Ethical Hacking: The role and importance of ethical hackers in identifying and fixing security vulnerabilities in systems, and how ethical hacking differs from malicious hacking.
Cyber Threats: Various types of cyber threats such as ransomware, phishing, and state-sponsored attacks - and their impact on both individuals and businesses.
Security Awareness and Training: The significance of educating individuals and employees about cyber security threats and best practices, including the use of multi-factor authentication and introducing them to security awareness trainings.
Evolution of Cyber Attacks: How cyber-attacks have become sophisticated over time, with attackers using advanced techniques like AI and targeting multiple communication methods (emails, SMS, phone calls).
Human Element in Cyber Security: Understanding the psychological aspects of cyber-attacks and how it can impact an individual, the importance of not blaming the victims, and the need for businesses to support their employees in becoming more confident and secure in their digital interactions.
Vodafone Business is strategically positioned to address your cyber security requirements, partnering with industry experts to help train your workforce to proactively respond to the growing threat of AI phishing attacks.
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