Welcome to the community, Marie S.! 🎉 So happy to have you here! I had to smile at the “five-minute fix that turns into three hours deep in the logs” - I’m sure some of our members can relate! 😄 Looking forward to having you join the conversations and share your perspective. And hopefully we can help you pick up a few ideas along the way too!
Summer is such a tricky period for security teams - thanks for raising awareness around this seasonal risk, Andrew R.! ☀️🔐 I’m curious: are any of our members already on summer vacation, or preparing to head off soon? If you’re travelling this summer, what has been the most challenging aspect from a security or operational perspective so far? Andrew has highlighted several practical steps and some often-overlooked risks in his article, from staffing and handovers to travel-related phishing and out-of-office replies. Markus P. Aljoscha T. Janneke Thomas B. Lars S. would love to hear how you’re approaching this period in your organisations. 🛡️
🧊 Monthly Icebreaker - July @channel
"If attackers can make the unsafe action feel ordinary, organisations need to make the safe action feel expected."
Social engineering isn't always about clever phishing emails or sophisticated attacks. More often, it's about exploiting the everyday moments we all experience: a rushed request, a familiar name, the discomfort of pushing back on a colleague or manager. The most dangerous requests don't feel dangerous at all. How do you build a culture where your team feels empowered to stop and question - even under pressure? And on a personal note: when did you last pause before acting on an urgent request and what made you stop? Drop your thoughts in the comments. 💡 📖 Worth a read: The new social engineering risk hiding inside ordinary work decisions
☀️ Summer slowdown? The perfect time to invest in cyber resilience @channel While many teams operate with reduced capacity during the summer, cyber threats certainly don’t take a holiday. That’s why we’d love to invite you to the SoSafe Academy – the Summer Forum for Digital Resilience and Adaptive Defense.
📅 18 August 2026 🕘 09:05–12:00 CET 💻 Virtual & free to attend
Join us for a focused half-day of practical insights from industry experts, CISOs and the SoSafe team. We’re also excited that Andrew R., Community Ambassador, will be joining as a speaker. What to expect:
Expert perspectives on digital resilience and adaptive defense
Practical workshops and interactive sessions
Peer exchange with security professionals
A guided box-breathing exercise for stress management and mental resilience
Whether you want to use the quieter summer period for professional development or gather fresh ideas for the second half of the year, this virtual event is designed to deliver high-value insights in just one morning. 👉 See the full agenda and register for free. We look forward to seeing many of you online!
Thanks for sharing this, Andrew R.! 💡 Such an important topic, especially considering how much of our personal and professional lives are tied to our phones these days. One thing that really got me thinking: you mention physical SIMs, but with eSIM adoption increasing, I wonder how this changes the risk landscape. It feels like many people (myself included!) probably haven't given that much thought yet. I also think this highlights how important it is to look beyond technology alone. Even with identity checks in place at mobile carriers, human verification processes can still be exploited. Markus P. Matthias R. Roald R. Sabrina H. Lars S. can-andre.birol231
Curious to hear your thoughts! Feel free to build on Andrew's questions or share how your organisation is approaching SIM swapping. 📲
Thanks for sharing your perspective, Sabrina H.! I really like the point you mentioned about sometimes overestimating how much security knowledge people already have. Building that foundation is incredibly important - real-life examples seem like a great way to make that knowledge stick. 💯 What kind of impact have you seen from sharing those stories internally? 💡
⚽ Recap: Hackproof Hangout – World Cup Edition @channel A big thank you to everyone who participated in our recent Hackproof Hangout on 9 July! Inspired by the World Cup spirit, we kicked things off with a fun football trivia to get everyone into the spirit. To make the session even more "on-theme", we prepared special Google Meet backgrounds featuring the quarter-final teams - giving everyone the chance to support their winning team throughout the session. We had a great lineup of community contributions, featuring:
🎤 Aljoscha T. (DEUTZ AG), who shared insights on “From the Dressing Room to the Organisation – How Attackers Use Pressure, Routine and Trust Against Us” and explored how attackers leverage human behaviour in real-world scenarios.
🤝 It was also a great chance to meet and connect with Andrew R., our Community Ambassador, who shared insights about his role in the community, recent publications and how you can get involved.
🧩 Megan C. guided participants through an interactive workshop, where we explored how to build a winning awareness team and identify which e-learning lessons are mission-critical, optional, or left on the bench.
Fancy a revisit of the session and it's key takeaways? Please find the recap slides attached! Big thank you to all our amazing speakers and to everyone who joined! We can't wait to see you at the next Hackproof Hangout edition. Cheers, Melissa G.
📣 Tomorrow is Game Day! @channel Not just for football fans, but also for our next Hackproof Hangout! Join us tomorrow, 9 July | 13:00-14:00 CEST, for an interactive community session featuring:
Aljoscha T. (DEUTZ AG) on how attackers use pressure, routine and trust against us.
Megan C. (SoSafe) leading an interactive workshop where we'll build our winning awareness team together.
⚽ To get everyone into the football spirit, we've prepared Google Meet backgrounds featuring each of the eight World Cup quarter-finalists. How to join the fun:
Pick your favourite team.
Download your team's Google Meet background here: Google Drive
Set it as your Google Meet background before joining tomorrow's session.
Show your support and see which team the rest of the Community is cheering for! 🙌
We've shared all eight backgrounds below as well. Which team are you backing? 📩 RSVP here: forms.gle/… Ready, set, game time - we can't wait to see you tomorrow!
Thanks for sharing this, Andrew R. - really enjoyed the perspective on why knowledge alone doesn't necessarily lead to behavioural change. Lots to think about here. 👏 Love your examples, Lars S.! Especially the idea of reinforcing positive behaviours through recognition rather than fear. The LEGO fishermen and handwritten notes are such a creative touch. 🙌 Curious to hear from others as well. Sabrina H. Semjon N. Thomas B. Markus P. - what has worked well in your organization to help people put their security knowledge into practice?
🔦 Introducing the First Community Spotlight - Meet Lars Schneider @channel Great communities aren't built on content - they're built on people. And that's exactly why we're introducing the Community Spotlight: a new format where we put one of our members front and center. No panels, no keynotes - just real insights from someone who shows up, shares their perspective and makes this community what it is.
What does it take to be featured? No application needed. What we look for is simple: members who engage genuinely - whether that's asking a question, sharing an experience, jumping into a discussion, or helping someone else find their footing. The kind of presence that makes the community feel like a community.
🥁 Our very first Spotlight… We couldn't think of a better person to kick things off than Lars S.. Lars joined the SoSafe Community in October 2025 and has been an active, thoughtful voice ever since. As an Information Security Officer, he brings a sharp and honest perspective to the field, someone who believes that security means telling the truth about risks, even when it's uncomfortable. To celebrate his membership and get to know him a little better, we asked him a few questions. A short profile, in his own words. 👇 Can you tell us a little about your role and what you're working on in cybersecurity right now? I work as an Information Security Officer at a medium sized IT-Company. I would describe myself as a generalist with a strong focus on business processes and people. I highly value integrity, which means being honest about risks, staying true to my position rather than creating security theater. Currently I am working on governing the growing use of AI within our organization. What would you tell someone on their first day in this field? Be bold. Speak the truth even if it feels uncomfortable. Cybersecurity is all about shining light on risks that lie in the dark. At the same time understand the business, get to know the people and find the right balance to make security work in practice. What's something about cybersecurity that most people get wrong? Many people think cybersecurity is about being right. In reality it’s about making the best possible decision in constantly changing conditions and emerging threats. Cybersecurity is highly dynamic and the moment you stop working on it, because you think your security is done, your posture will start to weaken. What does being part of the SoSafe Community mean to you? It gives me the opportunity to exchange with peers and learn from seasoned security leaders. Every company has its own challenges, which gives you new perspectives on awareness topics and helps you improve your own approach. What are you most excited about in the cybersecurity space right now? It’s hard not to be excited about the progress in AI and what it means for cybersecurity. In my view, AI is increasing the importance of cybersecurity for the business. Because without proper security, companies won’t be able to fully use the potential of AI. Lars S., thank you for being our very first Community Spotlight. We're grateful to have you in this community. 🙌
Want to be part of the next Spotlight? We're always looking for members to feature. All it takes is your authentic self and an active presence in the community - joining events, sharing your perspective, engaging with others. If that's you, you might just be our next Spotlight. 🔦
