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The 5 Psychological Barriers to Cybersecurity, a.k.a. Why people don't care about security
Most people are aware that cybersecurity matters, yet they still fail to update their systems, reuse passwords, or click on risky links. The problem isn’t knowledge, it’s psychology. This article explores five scientifically proven reasons why people don’t care about cybersecurity, and how leaders can address these concerns.
Ashraf Aboukass
Sep 265 min read
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We can’t buy ourselves out of this problem, Cyber security tools are not enough
Relying on cybersecurity tools alone won’t keep your organization safe. Even companies with dozens of tools still suffer major breaches. Real security maturity comes from combining technology with human insight, understanding of your critical data, building a strong security culture, learning from failures, and valuing people over products. Tools help, but it’s your organization’s fabric, culture, and collective knowledge that truly make the difference.
Ashraf Aboukass
Jul 114 min read
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Mental Health in Cybersecurity: What you can do as a Leader
Working in cyber attracts sharp minds, fast thinkers, deep divers, people who push limits. But in the chaos, we forget we’re not machines. Good leadership isn’t just about output, it’s about noticing the silence, the burnout, the ones falling behind quietly. You don’t need to be a therapist, but you do need to care. Because behind every alert is a human giving their all. Make sure they don’t burn out doing it.
Ashraf Aboukass
Jul 85 min read
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