Lysa Myers

Lysa Myers began her tenure in malware research labs in the weeks before the Melissa virus outbreak in 1999. She watched as the internet grew from small, local bulletin board systems to the World Wide Web, and computer security incidents evolved from virtual urban myth to daily reality. She has seen how both cybersecurity hiring and education efforts have not quite kept pace. Lysa has used these experiences to help spread awareness of what people can do to maintain an effective security culture. As a security researcher for ESET, vice chair of CompTIA’s IT Security Community Executive Council, and a frequent contributor to IT and security magazines, she continues to advocate for improvements in the security industry.

Incident Response June 4, 2021

Ransomware Attack Response Should Extend Beyond Money to Your Team’s Morale

3 min read - A ransomware attack can hurt employee morale in unique ways compared to other types of attacks. Depending on how the company reacts, employee morale can drop, and security teams become less effective. While recovering from any malware incident can cost…

CISO February 9, 2021

Employee Mental Health: Managing Stress and Trauma

4 min read - For many people working in cybersecurity, employee mental health could be a bigger part of our days. Our jobs entail a lot of putting out fires and being hyper-vigilant to the hazards of the internet. Being constantly on guard against…

Application Security February 3, 2021

Consider the Human Angle in Your Threat Modeling

3 min read - When it comes to threat modeling, many businesses plan as if there were only a few possible scenarios in which cybersecurity or privacy-related incidents could occur. We need to plan for more cybersecurity hazards than just basic social engineering, insider…

CISO August 27, 2020

4 Steps to Consider When Starting a New Cybersecurity Career

2 min read - At a time when layoffs are painfully common, now might not seem like a great time to look for a new job or switch careers. Or, is it? The cybersecurity skills gap has not gone away, and companies of all…

Software Vulnerabilities August 18, 2020

Don’t Remove Stalkerware Before Reading This Article

4 min read - Stalkerware is technically software with malicious intent, but security professionals should treat it as a different beast from other malware. Stalkerware is an app or apps that someone else can install on your device to intercept text messages and phone…

CISO April 9, 2020

Lock Down Personal Smart Devices to Improve Enterprise IoT Security

4 min read - Connecting remotely is about more than a strong Wi-Fi password and VPN. Be sure to understand and manage the risks of smart devices in your home to bolster personal and enterprise IoT security.

CISO March 13, 2020

Inadvertent Insider Threats Present a Unique Challenge to Organizations

4 min read - While we may imagine inadvertent insider threats as careless people clicking on dodgy emails, this image needs to be updated to include a wide variety of poor security hygiene behaviors.

CISO February 12, 2020

We Need More Than Security Awareness to Combat Insider Threats

4 min read - When I was new to this industry, I firmly believed that insider threats occurred because people didn't know how to be safe online.

CISO December 9, 2019

How to Choose a Cybersecurity Career Path

4 min read - Whether you're already clear on what moves you in life or you need to drift around for a bit to see what floats your boat, there are plenty of cybersecurity career paths for all kinds of people.

CISO October 14, 2019

What Cybersecurity Professionals Do Versus What Our Coworkers Think We Do

4 min read - People's understanding of what cybersecurity professionals do often bears little resemblance to the reality of what we actually do, but there are things you can and should do to correct this.

CISO September 25, 2019

5 Cyber Skills That Are Essential for the Security Industry’s Next Decade

4 min read - The human aspect of security tools has not received nearly as much attention as the technological aspects. To get to a more secure future, we need more people with these five cyber skills.

Application Security July 23, 2019

Enhance Customer Data Privacy and Digital Trust by Avoiding Dark Patterns

4 min read - Some apps and sites are finding ways to subvert their user interfaces in ways that intentionally manipulate users. These methods are collectively known as dark patterns.

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Lysa Myers

Ransomware Attack Response Should Extend Beyond Money to Your Team’s Morale

Employee Mental Health: Managing Stress and Trauma

Consider the Human Angle in Your Threat Modeling

4 Steps to Consider When Starting a New Cybersecurity Career

Don’t Remove Stalkerware Before Reading This Article

Lock Down Personal Smart Devices to Improve Enterprise IoT Security

Inadvertent Insider Threats Present a Unique Challenge to Organizations

We Need More Than Security Awareness to Combat Insider Threats

How to Choose a Cybersecurity Career Path

What Cybersecurity Professionals Do Versus What Our Coworkers Think We Do

5 Cyber Skills That Are Essential for the Security Industry’s Next Decade

Enhance Customer Data Privacy and Digital Trust by Avoiding Dark Patterns

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