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Avoiding an online job scam – how to tell when an opportunity is legitimate

Avoiding an online job scam – how to tell when an opportunity is legitimate

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Nov 30, 2019 | blog, Career Advice

Imagine you’re online, looking for something meaningful, worthy of a real commitment, and there it is! You find the perfect match that you’ve been waiting for. Of course, you want to respond right away thinking this is just too good to pass up. Then you take a beat …...

Insider threats – Hiding in Plain Sight

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Feb 23, 2019 | blog, Hiring Staff & HR, Insider Threats ​, Leaders & Executives ​

For a few years, I have quietly been watching incidents where insider threats have been the primary cause of severe and often expensive problems that have affected over 100 million people. To make sure we’re on the same page, “Insider threats can be defined as risks...

What Do HR and Psychology Have to Do With Cyber Threats?

by Dr. Helen Ofosu | Nov 7, 2016 | blog, Hiring Staff & HR, Insider Threats ​

Where is the Real Threat? In the internet world festooned with apps we know it’s important to use strong passwords to secure our own email, social media accounts, and electronic devices. On the corporate side, another important consideration is the role that...

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