Most Popular Cybersecurity Content and Events for 2024

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(December 19, 2024)
Most Popular Cybersecurity Content and Events for 2024
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Each year we reveal the most popular content published on Cyber Security Tribe. In addition to listing the most read articles and most downloaded reports this year we have also included which community events were the most popular for 2024. This review of the top content of 2024 helps highlight new threats faced by organizations as well as sharing what has been most popular amongst your peers.

Top 8 Most Read Cybersecurity Articles 

An Intro to Non-Human Identity Management - Feb 2024

The threat of an organization’s non-human identities being breached is not a new problem, only recently it has come to the forefront of cybersecurity teams’ attention, due to high-profile attacks on organizations and the fact that they are now the second most frequent attack vector and the costliest to organizations.  

In this article, we introduce non-human identity management, addressing its definition, significance and whether a system that includes both human and non-human identification is required. 

7 Women in Cyber Share their Experiences – March 2024

Within this article we explore how it's important to recognize challenges that women have faced in the cybersecurity industry, as well as the support they were met with - highlighting their champions, and what they would tell their younger self. 

The article profiled seven notable women in the industry who share their journey. One commonality that comes from all of them is the lesson that you don't have to be the best at everything, and confidence is key. 

An Introduction to Agentic AI – September 2024 

Agentic AI, which refers to autonomous artificial intelligence capable of making decisions without human intervention, was a popular discussion among cybersecurity peers in 2024.

With its ability to independently assess threats, adapt to new challenges, and operate in real-time, agentic AI looks set to be part of modern cybersecurity solutions as time goes on. 

Understanding the Non-Human Identity Problem – Feb 2024 

Continuing the theme on non-human identity Cyber Security Tribe co-founder Dorene Rettas sat down with Andrew Wilder, a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over two decades of experience spanning various industries to discuss the challenges of non-human identity management.  

Exclusive AI Insights from Tech Leaders at RSA - May 2024 

As the spotlight intensifies on how threat actors are leveraging AI to penetrate organizations' defenses, the call for investing in protection against AI attacks grows louder. In order to gather more insights, we consulted a panel of 16 technology experts who attended the RSA Conference 2024.

They shared their perspectives on the utilization of AI by threat actors and how AI can aid security teams in safeguarding their organization's data and operations.  

Technical Vulnerabilities of VPNs - March 2024

As part of a series of articles on the topic of VPN Security issues, which are extracts from the larger comprehensive report: Masked Identities, Unmasked Truths: The Paradox of VPN Security’, this article will explored the technical vulnerabilities of VPNs.

NIST Cited as the Most Popular Security Framework for 2024 - April 2024

Frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework or ISO 27001 are commonly used as guidelines to help organizations structure their cybersecurity efforts effectively. These frameworks provide a structured approach to managing and improving cybersecurity practices, helping organizations align their security initiatives with industry best practices.

Within this article, an extract from the Annual State of the Industry Report 2024 which cited NIST as the most popular framework used to guiding security practices, we describe in detail why the NIST framework is an effective framework to use.

Glossary of Cybersecurity Threats and Scams for 2025 - October 2024

This article provides a glossary of noteworthy cyber threats and scams in alphabetical order. Some entries, like phishing and malware, are well-known in the industry, while others, such as pig butchering and quishing, are more recent additions you might not be aware of.

Top 3 Most Downloaded Reports  

The 2024 Annual report, which puts the spotlight on critical areas including CISO Board Support, leadership decisions around recruitment and team concerns, investment priorities for 2024, and AI governance was the most downloaded report of 2024. The survey for the 2025 report is currently open for cybersecurity practitioners and only takes five minutes to complete. 

The Executive's Cybersecurity Incident Response Playbook is a comprehensive guide for executives on proactive cybersecurity planning. It emphasizes the role of the CISO in risk reduction and response preparation. 

The playbook covers incident leadership, roles and responsibilities, risk assessment, budgeting, communication, decision-making, recovery, and continuous improvement. 

The subject matter of Non-Human Identity Management also ranks within our most downloaded reports as well as most read articles. This guide covers and provides vital insights for the cybersecurity community regarding Non-Human Identity Management (NHIM), which involves managing and securing of digital identities within organizational ecosystems. It explains the fundamental disparities between human and non-human identities, emphasizing the urgency for specialized NHIM solutions.   

Top 3 Events With the Highest Registration  

These online events are all available to watch on demand.  

In this online fireside chat three seasoned cybersecurity professionals shared their inspiring journeys to becoming Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). The audience gained invaluable insights and practical advice on what it takes to reach the pinnacle of the cybersecurity field and with over 50 different messages within the event room’s chat functionality showed how engaged the audience were.  

In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness month and Breast Cancer Awareness month, we explored the role that leadership has in building a strong cybersecurity culture. Our experienced panel lead us in the discussion exploring: Cybersecurity awareness today and goals for the future and how data management tools enable leadership to create improved cybersecurity awareness. 

This interactive, online session focused on managing risks throughout the employee lifecycle, examining key areas such as cultural fit and the growing impact of AI on organizational risk profiles. Covering negligent and malicious threats, what to look for and how to mitigate.