Author: Eryn
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The Art and Science of Cybersecurity: Secure vs. Available
Cybersecurity often focuses on what’s technically possible—what’s most secure, what adheres to frameworks, what fits the textbook definition of “best practice.” But there’s a crucial question we often overlook: Is it usable? Because security that isn’t usable, isn’t used. And systems that aren’t used properly aren’t secure. At its core, cybersecurity is a balancing act… Read more
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The Culture of Security: It Starts with Us
There’s this myth that floats around in cybersecurity circles—and in too many boardrooms—that security is a toolset. Firewalls, encryption, MFA, red teams, blue teams. As if safety is something you buy. A button you push. A lever you pull. But security isn’t a product. It’s a culture. And culture lives in people. It’s in the… Read more
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This is me. Hello World!
I’ve had a question in my head since the day I started in cybersecurity: How do we do it better? Better policies. Better systems. Better hardware and software. But most importantly—better culture. It’s not enough to patch a vulnerability if we’re still ignoring burnout. It’s not enough to train users if we don’t trust them.… Read more