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May 17, 2021

Please nominate us! You did it! Update: And we did it!

The European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards is here again! It recognises the best computer security blogs – the sites you use to keep up to date with what’s going on in the cyber security world.

It’s not too late It is now!

Thanks for nominating us. We’re listed in four of the nine categories thanks to you! These are:

Best Technical Content
Best Corporate Blog
Up & Coming Podcast – WE WON!
Best Podcast

The winners were announced on the 9th June 2021. Updates are available at the official website.

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Cyber Security DE:CODED – 9 Hollywood Hacker Movies Rated

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SE Labs Team

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May 12, 2021

“How do we make looking at a black screen with code interesting?”

Show notes for series 1, episode 8

How realistic are hacking scenes in Hollywood movies? Security expert Simon Edwards analyses scenes from nine of the most well-known films about computer hacking.

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How they sell security (and we buy it)

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SE Labs Team

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April 28, 2021

The world of cyber security sales is unclear at best

The secret world of cyber security sales is fascinating. And shady. If you ever wondered how they sell security, and how we buy it, we have a treat for you.

Our security reports help you choose the best anti-malware solutions for your organisation and your family. These latest lab results look at how the most popular products handle the threats everyone faces on a daily basis, as well as the sort of targeted attack you hope never to encounter (but might).

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Cyber Security DE:CODED – What Does a Breach Look Like?

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“I always work on the assumption that you’ve been compromised”

Show notes for series 1, episode 7

What does a computer security breach look like? We talk about the things journalists don’t cover. And we examine some areas that people in the industry don’t like to talk about.

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Cyber Security DE:CODED – Understanding and Managing Risk

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SE Labs Team

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April 21, 2021

“No one ever thinks it’s going to be them.”

Show notes for series 1, episode 6

In this episode Simon and Marc focus on the basics of understanding and managing risk. They discuss insurance, how to assess the risk of anything (from dropping a cup of tea on an expensive server to animal attacks!) and touch on ransomware.

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Cyber Security DE:CODED – Selling Security: The Insider’s Guide

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April 14, 2021

“You’re thinking: How much truth is in that report?”

Show notes for series 1, episode 5

Companies spend trillions on cyber security each year. But how do they decide which products and services are the best?

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Cyber Security DE:CODED – Cyber Security First Principles

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March 31, 2021

“A mugger can only attack one person at a time… cybercriminals can defraud thousands of people simultaneously.”

Show notes for series 1, episode 4

In this episode we describe cyber security first principles.

Why can’t we just lock everything up in a safe?

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Cyber Security DE:CODED – Is Anti-Virus Dead?

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March 24, 2021

“The claim that AV is dead is guaranteed to make headlines, which is why the claim is made so often”

Show notes for series 1, episode 3

Is anti-virus dead? A lot of people seem to think so, but they all have their reasons – some of which are more honest than others. We dig into the motives and passions behind this controversial question.

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Cyber Security DE:CODED – Official Cyber Security Advice

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“Changing default settings, wildly and randomly, would achieve the tick”

Show notes for series 1, episode 2

Where can you get cyber security advice that you trust? Are certificates and Standards worthwhile and good value for money? We delve into the world of ‘official’ cyber security advice and give a balanced view on what we recommend.

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Cyber Security DE:CODED – How Attackers Attack

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“Humans are a really powerful link in the chain”

Show notes for series 1, episode 1 (How Attackers Attack)

How do attackers attack? Simon and Marc look at their tactics and explore options to help recognise and evade them. They examine social engineering in a cyber security and physical context. And the guys also explore technical exploits. At the end of this episode you will have a great overview of how attackers attack.

Author: SE Labs Team

European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards 2021

Please nominate us! You did it! Update: And we did it!

It’s not too late It is now!

How they sell security (and we buy it)

The world of cyber security sales is unclear at best

Cyber Security DE:CODED – Selling Security: The Insider’s Guide

“You’re thinking: How much truth is in that report?”

Show notes for series 1, episode 5

Cyber Security DE:CODED – Cyber Security First Principles

“A mugger can only attack one person at a time… cybercriminals can defraud thousands of people simultaneously.”

Show notes for series 1, episode 4

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