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Episode 12 of Confessions of a CyberPsychologist is now live: https://lnkd.in/eDicmUCv. In this episode, I chat with Marshall S. Rich, a Senior Expert in Cyber Security working for the United States Institute of Peace. We talk about Forensic CyberPsychology and focus on:  * What got him into CyberPsychology and how his background in the military has shaped his current forensic focus on predicting and counteracting cyber adversary behaviour.  * How the blend of a military background and academic research makes him so uniquely qualified to develop bespoke awareness and training programmes in adversarial cyber threats.  * The topline insights from his recent presentation on CyberPsychological warfare.  * The work he does at the US Institute of Peace – including the hosting of high-level events and the managing of the potential cyber-threats that are aimed either at the dignitaries attending or at the event itself.  * What Marshall focused on for his PhD – specifically understanding cyber threats by understanding cognitive bias and decision-making vulnerabilities of cyber attackers.  * The difference between Forensic CyberPsychology and the CyberPsychology of Cyber Security.  * Merging the practical elements of the military, law enforcement and CyberPsychology.  * What the ‘Cyber Forensics Behavioural Analysis Model’ is and how it is used to predict around 70% of future cybercriminal behaviour.  * The usefulness, restrictions and theory of a HackBot for international Forensic CyberPsychology.  * The need for cybersecurity practitioners to consider both the technical defences and the psychological/human side of cybersecurity - including cognitive bias and attacker deception techniques training.  * Marshall’s greatest concern for the future in the world of Forensics – including the rapidly evolving human behaviour tactics of cyber criminals. As technology advances, so do their methods and their exploitation of human behaviour.  * Advice on how to get into the field of Forensic CyberPsychologist. Marshall’s experience covers a range of skills including the military, academia and working with government organisations. If you are interested in the psychology of cybercriminals, you will probably find this episode interesting. You can watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eDicmUCv #ConfessionsOfACyberPsychologist #CyberPsychology #Cybercology

🛡️ Yesterday, our very own, Dr. Dave Schippers, Sc.D., CISSP., made a special appearance on MEA TV & Radio, alongside Suzy Siegle to discuss the ever-important and growing fields of Cybersecurity and Cyber Risk Management. 🕵️♂️ Thank you, Wally Jadan, for shining a spotlight on how critical these areas are for today's businesses and acknowledging our pivotal role in shaping the future of cyber protection. 🌐 We're not just educating; we're preparing a generation of cyberheroes ready to make a positive impact on the world 🌍. Join us in our mission to safeguard the digital frontier: https://bit.ly/3VaUvBR Don't miss the insightful conversation: https://bit.ly/3T1oKby #CyberHeroes #CyberSecurity #CybersecurityRisk

I have achieved a GPA of 4.00 in my Master's degree in Cyber Operations.

Times Higher Education is highlighting what universities are worried about #ResearchSecurity. As stated in the article, research security is a bigger issue than what researchers can or should have to manage. (And research security is more than technology, but that is another story.)

Our thanks to Times Higher Education for their interest in our new Research Transformation report. 🙌 Reporter Helen Packer highlights one of the key issues to emerge from the report: the time being spent by academics and university leaders on research security. How does that match up with your experience? What will the future hold? 🔗 See the story - which quotes our report and our VP of Research Integrity, Dr Leslie McIntosh - here: https://lnkd.in/g6BruFxE #ResearchTransformation #ResearchSecurity

Organisations with limited cyber security in place continue to be a prime target for cyber criminals looking to exploit loopholes and gain access to sensitive data, as shown in this recent article. However, it isn't necessarily the organisation's #data that is the target, but more about who the target works with. In this case, universities work with a range of suppliers and conduct research with businesses that can provide access to larger organisations with more sensitive data. The cyber criminals then look for clues and loopholes that would provide information or access to other businesses. Neuways have worked with COO's and CFO's all over the world to help them protect their company's sensitive data. Let us help you strengthen your #cybersecurity processes and ensure that your business is not the next target. Don't wait for a #data breach like this one to occur to your company; it's not worth the #financial consequences. [email protected] 01283 753333 neuways.com/contact-us/

📢 New Threat Spotlight: Chinese Scholarship Council 📢 We are excited to share our very first Threat Spotlight on a critical issue affecting national security and academic institutions. 🔍 Our Threat Spotlight explores the balance between international collaboration and national security, highlighting the risk of CSC PhD students transferring sensitive knowledge to China. 📚 Key Points: - Dutch universities are prime targets for espionage, threatening national 'knowledge security'. -The Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) collaborates with Dutch universities, posing a security risk. Join the discussion on protecting our research and innovations below 👇 #Insidersisk #Nationalsecurity #Academicespionage #universities #security #insiderthreat

📢 I’m thrilled to announce that, as a member of ICPC, I will be attending the workshop Investigating DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY: Theories, Methods, and Empirical Challenges, part of the PRIN project Digital Sovereignty in Comparative Perspective: State Authority, Corporate Power, and Fundamental Rights in Cyberspace. 📅 The event will be held on November 14th and 15th at the University of Salerno in collaboration with the University of Padua. I look forward to exploring the pressing challenges surrounding digital sovereignty. 🔍 As part of the workshop, I will present my research titled The Concept of Digital Sovereignty in the Microprocessor Value Chain. I’m excited to engage with experts in the field and exchange insights on this crucial topic. #DigitalSovereignty #InternetGovernance #Research

Learn how Pittsburg State University implemented Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage to protect against ransomware and natural disasters with off-site, immutable object storage. Tim Pearson, Director of Infrastructure and Security, describes how Backblaze helped in this informative video. Check it out here: https://hubs.ly/Q02vGVkl0 #data #cloud #storage #ransomware #highereducation

Forensic Cyberpsychology - A recorded event with Dr. Prof. Mary Aiken, Department Chair of Cyberpsychology at Capitol Technology University and Dr. Marshall S. Rich, a Capitol Tech Doctoral Graduate with a PhD in Forensic Cyberpsychology will discuss What Is Forensic Cyberpsychology and how to complete an Online Masters or Online Doctorate Degree in either Forensic Cyberpsychology or Cyberpsychology at Capitol Technology University in Laurel, Maryland (www.CapTechU.edu) #cyberpsychology #forensicpsychology #cyber #cybersecurity