The Awareness Angle - Episode 12
In this episode of The Awareness Angle, we break down the latest cybersecurity news, from the global bans on DeepSeek, a Chinese AI tool, to the growing influence of AI in the workplace. We also dive into the recent WhatsApp spyware attack targeting journalists, the ongoing challenge of getting employees to engage with security policies, and key insights from the Cybsafe 2025 predictions report.
As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, new risks emerge—not just from external threats but also from within organisations. We explore how insider threats, whether intentional or accidental, are becoming a bigger concern, especially as AI tools make their way into the workplace, often without security teams knowing.
We also discuss why traditional security policies often fail to engage employees and what organisations can do to bridge this gap. From making policies easier to find and understand to creating a culture where security is second nature, we share practical steps to reduce risk and build a workforce that actively supports cybersecurity efforts.
With technology advancing at a rapid pace, businesses must stay ahead of emerging threats. Tune in as we unpack these key issues and highlight what organisations can do to stay secure in an increasingly digital world.
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💬 Episode 8 Discussion Points
Countries Ban DeepSeek
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8d95v0nr1yo
Why employees smuggle AI into work
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn7rx05xg2go
Meta Confirms Zero-Click WhatsApp Spyware Attack Targeting 90 Journalists, Activists
https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/meta-confirms-zero-click-whatsapp.html
Valve Abandoned Games
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2025/02/05/valve-warns-millions-of-steam-users-about-abandoned-games/
CybSafe 2025 Predictions Report
https://www.cybsafe.com/whitepapers/2025-predictions-report/
Layer 8 Webinar - The Six Critical Success Factors of a Great Security Champions Programme.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2017362592975/WN_ZJyIiJyKQKybBM8iWoyz7Q#/registration
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