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In this SC Magazine article, Chief Learning Officer Tom Pendergast advises caution for companies implementing facial recognition technology and suspects many often do not think about all that could possibly go wrong with such data collection.

With increases in cyberattacks taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Learning Officer Tom Pendergast tells Infosecurity Magazine the targets, humans, have not changed and are more vulnerable now than ever.

Spearphishing attacks, like the one that allowed hackers to compromise 130 high-profile Twitter accounts, rely in-part on publicly available personal information. Chief Strategist Lisa Plaggemier tells Security Magazine this should be a reminder to us all to stay vigilant.

Phone scams, or “vishing,” continue to evolve right alongside email phishing scams, as evidenced by the phone-based social engineering scammers used to compromise high-profile Twitter accounts, Chief Strategist Lisa Plaggemier tells SiliconANGLE.

The Twitter hack that comprised 130 high-profile accounts illustrates the importance of keeping aware of how much information about yourself is out there, as such details can be used for spearphishing attacks, Chief Strategist Lisa Plaggemier tells SecureWorld.

Users at defense and aerospace companies must be especially skeptical of any email contact and have to take steps to verify the legitimacy of contacts in the wake of concerted North Korean attempts to access defense contractor information, Chief Learning Officer Tom Pendergast tells SiliconANGLE.

Working remotely can provide opportunities for one-on-one engagement and promotion of security training and awareness initiatives, Chief Learning Officer Tom Pendergast tells Security Boulevard.

For safe and secure return-to-work scenarios, employers will have to put data collection controls in place for any health-related data they collect from employees; and be ready to answer employee questions about them, says Chief Learning Officer Tom Pendergast in this Dark Reading article.

Chief Learning Officer Tom Pendergast discusses why notifying potential victims of a data breach is as important as revealing how many were impacted and when in this Hospitality Technology piece about a large MGM data breach earlier this year.

IT Help Desk staff can do their part for security awareness by offering tips for securely working from home while dealing with employee technical issues, says Chief Strategist Lisa Plaggemier in this article from Dice Insights.

Chief Strategist Lisa Plaggemier predicts security will become even more of a selling point for hardware and software in the post-coronavirus “new normal” in this article from Dark Reading.

IT staff should look for “teachable moments” as they work with employees to ensure they’re securely working from home, says Chief Strategist Lisa Plaggemier in this article from Dice Insights.

Check out a roundup of thoughts on the impact of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) two years in from a sampling of security and privacy professionals, including Chief Strategist Lisa Plaggemier.

Chief Learning Officer Tom Pendergast shares some privacy concerns about the potential emergence of contact tracing apps as the world seeks a post-coronavirus “normal” in this Health IT Security piece.

Chief Strategist Lisa Plaggemier discusses the privacy and security risks around us and how to educate on these issues in this Q&A interview with TechNadu.

Is contact-tracing technology part of the post-coronavirus return to “normal?” Chief Learning Officer Tom Pendergast comments in this Gov Info Security article.

Chief Learning Officer Tom Pendergast talks data privacy, living in the digital area, and keeping people informed in this Q&A with AIThority Magazine.

Learn some tips for how best to send coronavirus-themed simulated phishing emails to educate employees from Chief Strategist Lisa Plaggemier in this Security Boulevard article.

InfoSecurity Magazine featured this interview with Chief Strategist Lisa Plaggemier on what makes good cybersecurity training and how to run an effective security awareness program.

In this IT Pro article, Chief Strategist Lisa Plaggemier shares advice and caution when it comes to using real-world topics to send simulated phishing emails to employees as part of training and awareness.

Hear about the importance of “soft skills,” such as creative problem-solving and communication, in modern security teams from Chief Strategist Lisa Plaggemier in this Verodin Cybersecurity Effectivness podcast episode.

Check out some advice on how to spot coronavirus phishing scams and what steps you can take to avoid them from Chief Strategist Lisa Plaggemier in this piece from The Street.

Chief Learning Officer Tom Pendergast comments on the need to practice strong critical thinking skills in the age of coronavirus scams.

Chief Learning Officer Tom Pendergast weighs in on the the cyber risks working from home brings.

Learn some key results from our 2020 State of Privacy and Security Awareness Report from Chief Learning Officer Tom Pendergast on the CyberWire Daily Podcast with host Dave Bittner.

MediaPRO Chief Strategist Lisa Plaggemier talks about the importance of phishing awareness related to a cyber attack on a large cruise line.

Learn some quick tips for security awareness training programs from MediaPRO Chief Strategist Lisa Plaggemier and other experts in this ZD Net article.

Chief Strategist Lisa Plaggemier offers insight into coronavirus phishing attacks and how to protect yourself against them.

JD Supra cited our 2020 State of Privacy and Security Awareness Report in this article about changes to the California Consumer Privacy Act.

HelpNet Security featured the findings of our 2020 State of Privacy and Security Awareness Report.

Chief Learning Officer Tom Pendergast was quoted in this piece on Data Privacy Day 2020 on the importance of private data in our modern culture.

Check out some advice for staying cybersecure while working from home from Chief Learning Officer Tom Pendergast in this Dark Reading piece.