CyberSafe with AJ — Building the Human Firewall
Cybersecurity isn’t just about protecting technology. It’s about protecting people. Welcome to CyberSafe with AJ, where we explore the human side of cybersecurity and what it takes to build a stronger Human Firewall. Hosted by Allison Cutts (AJ) of Cyber Security Chic, the podcast goes beyond passwords, software, and security tools to examine how cybercriminals use psychology, trust, urgency, fear, and increasingly sophisticated technology to target people in their everyday lives. Through real stories, expert conversations, and practical advice, AJ helps make cybersecurity understandable and actionable—whether you're protecting yourself, your family, your employees, or your business. Because being cyber safe doesn't mean becoming a cybersecurity expert. It means developing the awareness and habits to recognize when something doesn't feel right, slow down, verify, and make an informed decision before you act. On CyberSafe with AJ, we'll explore topics including social engineering and scams, AI and emerging threats, personal and business cyber safety, digital privacy, cyber insurance, and the simple behaviors that can make us harder targets. Technology will continue to change. Threats will continue to evolve. Our strongest defense starts with people. Join AJ and start building your Human Firewall—one conversation, one story, and one safer decision at a time. Stay aware. Slow down. Verify. Stay CyberSafe. #CyberSafeWithAJ #HumanFirewall #CyberSafety #Cybersecurity #CyberAwareness #CyberSecurityChic
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What if the biggest cybersecurity vulnerability isn't your computer, your phone, or your password?
What if it's human behavior?
In this special episode, Allison Cutts (AJ), founder of Cyber Security Chic, joins Deb Keating on South Shore Connections: Expert Insights to talk about the human side of cybersecurity—and why protecting ourselves in today's digital world requires more than technology.
For AJ, this mission is personal.
I...
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Cybercrime doesn’t just target technology — it targets people.
In this powerful episode of Safe with AJ, AJ Haven sits down with Prerna, a cybercrime survivor who shares her deeply personal experience navigating the emotional and psychological impact of becoming a victim.
Through her story, we uncover an important truth: many cyberattacks succeed not because of technical hacks, but because cybercrimina...
🚨 The Podcast is LIVE: From Data to Defense
How Any Organization Can Spot Criminals in Their Network
Most organizations already buy threat intelligence.
So why are attackers still getting in?
Because yesterday’s threat data doesn’t stop today’s attacks.
In the latest episode of Cyber Safe with AJ, I sit down with Derek Huyser, Co-Founder of Streaming Defense, to unpack a hard truth: traditional threat intelligence...
💡 AI & Cyber Safety: Staying Grounded in a Digital World
In 2019, I experienced a cybercrime that shook me to my core. It wasn’t just financial — it challenged my confidence, my trust, and my sense of safety online.
Today, with AI creating content faster and more convincingly than ever, the digital world can feel overwhelming. Deepfakes, manipulated media, and sophisticated phishing are on the rise — and it&rsq...
💛 Rebounding & Rebalancing After a Cybercrime
3 Steps to Rebuilding Confidence in a Digital World
Today, I’m sharing one of the most personal videos I’ve ever created.
When I experienced a cybercrime in 2019, it didn’t just impact my finances — it shook my confidence, my identity, and my sense of safety. What I learned through that season is that healing isn’t linear… but it is possible.
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I’m thrilled to announce the release of a powerful new episode diving into one of the most influential — yet often misunderstood — foundations of cybersecurity: ISACs and the future of collective cyber defense.
In this conversation with Barrie Drum, CFE, Co-Founder of Streaming Defense, we unpack the past, present, and future of how organizations share intelligence and respond to threats together.
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Join us on "Guardians of the Grid" as we dive into the crucial world of IT & OT Cyber Resilience with Fred Gordy from Michael Baker International.
Discover how organizations can protect themselves from cybercrimes by fostering a culture of communication and collaboration.
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The evolving cyber threat landscape
- Best practices for IT and OT integrat...
In this eye-opening session, join host Allison Cutts and cybersecurity expert Lucien Niemeyer from Building Cybersecurity as they explore the critical divide between cybersecurity and safety. Discover how understanding this distinction is vital for protecting not only your digital assets but also your personal well-being.
Lucian, with his extensive experience in operational technology and cybersecurity and cybersafety, shares invalu...
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