Blog and publications
What is socio-technical security and why should we care?
Socio-technical security is an approach to cybersecurity and information security that recognizes the interplay between social and technical elements in safeguarding systems, networks, and data. It acknowledges that security is not solely a technological [...]
Essential Metrics for Managing Human Risk in Security: A Guide for Chief Information Security Officers
As Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), the responsibility of protecting your organisation from security threats falls heavily on your shoulders. While technological safeguards play a crucial role, the human impact in security can have a [...]
6 Top Tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Campaigns
Here are a 6 top tips of things to keep in mind when planning your campaigns: 1. Keep it simple - simplify language and don't use jargon terms 2. Keep it relevant (that starts with [...]
Is there a demand for psychometrics in cybersecurity?
(Courtesy of ChatGPT OpenAI) Yes, there is a growing demand for psychometrics in cybersecurity. Psychometrics refers to the field of study that focuses on psychological measurement, assessment, and testing. It involves measuring psychological traits, abilities, [...]
Cybersecurity Awareness, Cyber Alchemists and Critical Human Data
It takes an army to build an army Big kudos to those responsible for designing and implementing cybersecurity awareness campaigns. They are the Cyber Alchemists of the 21st Century. Their job is to deeply understand [...]
How to catch a spy without discrimination
When liaising with those who are responsible for security vetting and background checking prior to the recruitment of personnel who have a special requirement to respect national security, one common thread stands out; much of [...]
Why security culture is reaching for the stars and recruiting for a security mindset is falling on the moon
The discourse around security culture has been inspiring. People responsible for technology and increasingly talking about people and culture and how important it is to build a security culture. No one could ever criticise this [...]
Security Threats from the Inside
It's shocking how much damage a single employee can cause. We often hear about rogue employees stealing data and threatening a company's safety, but the huge cost to the organization in terms of lost customers [...]
National Information Leakage
Imagine this scenario: A dual-nationality police officer lives with his wife and children in one country, while his parents live in another. He’s honest, loyal, and passionate about his job. One morning, the officer receives [...]
Call for Industry Partner
We, at Anima People, are paving the way in behavioural science related to security, synchronising technology with human factors and developing innovative products grounded in science that work to solve some of the world's [...]
