The Mindful Data Privacy Advocate
When we act mindlessly online, we tend to fall into patterns. These small lapses can add up over time, putting our privacy and security at risk.
The Calm Hacker: Mindfulness Strategies for Managing Cyber Stress
In today’s hyper-connected world, we are constantly bombarded with stories of data breaches, phishing attacks, and other cyber threats. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of risks and responsibilities associated with protecting our digital lives, especially during…
Mindful Phishing: Recognizing and Avoiding Cyber Threats
Phishing is one of the oldest and most pervasive forms of cyberattacks, affecting individuals and organizations alike for decades. Despite advancements in cybersecurity, phishing remains a top threat because of its simplicity and effectiveness. By exploring how mindfulness can help…
Cyber Gratitude: Protecting What Matters
As we celebrate Thanksgiving and count our blessings, it is worth pausing to consider the role technology plays in our lives. Many will suggest to take time to unplug, but used responsibly, technology can be used to enhance our holiday…
The Zen of Password Security
In our hyper-connected world, passwords are the keys to our digital kingdoms. Yet, many of us treat them as a burden rather than the protective shields they’re meant to be. The good news? Modern password managers have made it easier…
The Mindful Defender: A New Approach to Cybersecurity
Ever noticed how you automatically check your rearview mirror while driving or instinctively hold your bag closer in a crowded place? That’s awareness in action. Now, imagine bringing that same natural awareness to your digital life. No meditation cushions required—just…
I’m an IT professional… I think
I completed the Google IT Support certification course on Coursera. I feel a bit of impostor syndrome, but I also believe that I know more than I think I know. That’s been the journey so far – I feel like…
Mindfulness for business
I’m still reading Sandworm and am in the end of the aftermath of the NotPetya event ripping through Maersk shipping and Merck Pharmecuticals. The event itself made for an exciting read… too bad it’s not fiction. But what really got…
Being Cautious
As I have called this site “cybermindfulness,” I hope to naturally focus on the topics I really care about, as I narrate my journey into IT. Currently I’m just diving into whatever I can so when I really start more…
Get a Mentor
I’m sure you’ve heard this a lot. So have I. But it is as eye opening as they say once you have that first call. It sounds so simple, but it needs to come from someone else – he basically…