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Issue 55 - Phishing on the rise
Published on Feb 28, 2021
Description:
Phishing is on the Rise. It's emotional, and it's personal. The overwhelming majority of cyber attacks occur through some form of phishing. Phishing is a grouping of different forms of attack designed to manipulate a target into performing actions against their best interest. There are two basic behaviours which can protect against the vast majority of attacks, in Issue 55 we're going to learn about them.
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Cybersecurity21 articles from this collection:
Global Situation Report
Each issue our global geopolitical partner, Stratfor, provides an indepth analysis of global incidents via in-house experts, cutting edge technology and through a comprehensive globally sourced network. Here is your summary from the last 30 days.
ASK THE NABA NETWORK
Why did you choose your logo and does it have any special meaning?
Circuit Magazine Hosts Executive Security Forum - West Africa
The Circuit Magazine held a virtual West Africa Executive Security Forum on October 16, 2020, that was attended by Executive Protection specialists and experts from the West Africa region and globally.
Industry Events
Industry Events
Keeping Your Edge:
Is Unity In Our Profession Dead?
Classifieds
Email: info@circuit-magazine.com United Kingdom 3D Security Ltd Taunton, ...
CLIENTS SHOULD YOU TRUST THEM?
In theory, when providing close protection services, you should show unflinching loyalty to your clients, but will they show you the same level of commitment in return?
COUNTER SURVEILLANCE
Counter Surveillance is a complex subject and is frequently neglected on CP courses and therefore often misunderstood.
CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL MEDIA
In the last decade, social media has grown in popularity and importance than most companies risk management capabilities can handle. Between 2012 to 2013, the number of social-network users around the world rose from 1.47 billion to 1.73 billion, an 18 percent increase.
HOW TO IMPOROVE YOUR CHANCES WITH CYBER SECURITY HIRING MANAGERS
Whether you're a seasoned cybersecurity professional or are looking to transition into the industry, it's hard to know how to grab the attention of hiring managers and ultimately improve your chances of making it to the next stage.
UK FOREWORD
Welcome to another topical and feature-rich issue of the Circuit Magazine!
EDUCATION: LOSE THE FEAR, LOVE A PROCESS!
I totally understand why even the thought of undertaking any kind of education fills security professionals with dread. It’s a rational response to being faced by an experience which is regularly made almost impossible by the people who instruct on courses and degrees.
PHISHING IS EMOTIONAL PHISHING PHENOMENA ON THE RISE
We've spoken a couple of times now about tactics used to weaponise social media, and you will have spotted a pattern in these.
Dealing with What Goes Bump in the Night
Statistics tell us that 60 - 70% of criminal encounters will occur at night or in low light conditions. So, it only makes sense that we train under those conditions.
NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION BEHAVIORS & ANOMALIES
Non-verbal communication is all about understanding of the baselines of behavior, in order to identify and articulate anomalies.
US FOREWORD
With 2020 racing to the finish line, I want to welcome you to the latest edition of, The Circuit - The Magazine for the Security Professional.
France Pushes to Tighten Europe’s Borders Amid Terrorist Attacks
Proposals to strengthen the border controls of Europe’s passport-free Schengen area could make it harder for criminals and terrorists to enter the region, but would not eliminate the problems of homegrown terrorists and the free movement of criminals inside the area.
Industry News At A Glance
We cast our eye over the main stories impacting the security industry. Here's what's appeared on the radar since the last issue.
Protection Providers And Social Media Policies An Emerging Necessity
Since social media has become so much a part of everyone’s daily activities and many use it as a way to promote their services, speak their mind and/or interact with others, companies who either have or utilize a social media presence need to also protect their brand and reputation from the online “acts” of their own staff/personnel.
Comms Planning Hardware & Technology
In the first instalment of this article, I discussed the comms landscape in general and highlighted the importance of treating comms (sig’s) as a defined team role. I also outlined the importance of having a comms plan and looked at:
Tactical Firearms The Basics
If you plan on working internationally in close protection or the security industry, you will be expected to know how to handle firearms.
