Human Cyber Risk

Articles explaining human cyber risks and their impact on cybersecurity.

Human Cyber Risk

Human Cyber Risk

The Architecture of an AI-Powered Breach: The Shadow Supply Chain

Decode three real-world AI breaches. Learn how Shadow AI pipelines bypass security and how real-time browser guidance can stop data leaks.
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Human Cyber Risk

Decoding the Copilot Ecosystem

Don't let Copilot extend its permission sprawl. Learn the structural risks of M365 and GitHub Copilot, and how to enforce real-time browser guardrails.
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Human Cyber Risk

Governing Excessive Agency in the Anthropic Ecosystem

Agentic AI is moving fast. Learn how to govern Claude safely, neutralize Excessive Agency, and enforce real-time browser-level guardrails.
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Human Cyber Risk

The 2026 Enterprise AI Security Index

Cut through the marketing hype. Uncover the architectural risks, data defaults, and vulnerabilities of leading AI models in our AI Security Index.
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Vendor Risk Management
Human Cyber Risk

Shadow IT: Tiering the Unseen to Manage Vendor Risk

Invisible apps become riskier with time. Use real-time user signals to categorize every vendor in your ecosystem based on its true risk profile.
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Human Cyber Risk

The Shadow Supply Chain: A Pivot To Usage-Based Discovery

Pivot from "purchase-based" to usage-based discovery. See how browser telemetry and identity logs work together to secure your true vendor footprint.
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The Shadow Supply Chain: The SSO & AI Visibility Gap

Is your SSO enough? 31.4% of vendor interactions bypass identity logs. Discover how Shadow AI and direct logins redefine vendor visibility.
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Human Cyber Risk
Attack Surface Management

What is Shadow IT?

Explore more on what Shadow IT is, its examples, risks, and the rapid rise of Shadow AI. Learn how mid-market teams are bridging the visibility gap.
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Human Cyber Risk

Emerging Risks: Typosquatting in the MCP Ecosystem

The MCP server ecosystem is susceptible to brand impersonation for both local and remote servers.
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Human Cyber Risk

YOLO Mode: Hidden Risks in Claude Code Permissions

Developers are frequently granting Claude Code permission to download, execute, and delete code, creating fertile ground for prompt injection attacks.
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Human Cyber Risk

Solving Human Risk: Build a Measurable, Security-First Culture

Turn your workforce into your first line of defense. Learn how User Risk builds a measurable, security-first culture and secures your human layer.
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Human Cyber Risk

Solving Human Risk: Automate Governance and Prioritize Action

Visibility is not enough. Discover how User Risk empowers automated governance and drives immediate action by prioritizing human risk data.
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Human Cyber Risk

Solving Human Risk: Close the Visibility Gap

Don't fly blind. In this blog, we expose the full scope of human risk visibility challenges and explore how User Risk provides the tools to address them.
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Human Cyber Risk

Uncovering the Shadow AI Paradox

Our research into the motives of shadow AI user led to surprising discoveries.
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Human Cyber Risk

The User Risk Puzzle: Why Your Security Tools Don't Add Up

Struggling to manage user risk at your organization? Discover how to unify fragmented security data for a clear, cohesive view and stronger defense.
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Human Cyber Risk

Why Your Organization's Security Awareness Training Isn't Working

Is your security awareness training failing to stop modern threats? Learn why traditional methods fail and how to build a stronger human risk strategy.
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