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**Author:** [@system](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/about-the-general-category/42 "2019-08-15T13:44:27Z")
A place for discussion on any cyber or general industry related topic and more broader GCA information not captured elsewhere. --- ## [Practical Ways Small Businesses Can Boost Cybersecurity Using GCA Tools](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/practical-ways-small-businesses-can-boost-cybersecurity-using-gca-tools/1514)
**Author:** [@Sienna](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/Sienna)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 10:27am UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/practical-ways-small-businesses-can-boost-cybersecurity-using-gca-tools/1514 "2025-01-27T10:27:27Z")
Hello Small businesses face a significant threat from cyberattacks, with phishing scams, ransomware, and data breaches becoming more frequent. Despite these risks, many small business owners are underprepared due to tig… --- ## [Interview: Insights into our 2020 NCSC CyberFirst Bursary Students](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/interview-insights-into-our-2020-ncsc-cyberfirst-bursary-students/1018)
**Author:** [@gthomas](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/gthomas)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 8:51am UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/interview-insights-into-our-2020-ncsc-cyberfirst-bursary-students/1018 "2024-12-30T08:51:19Z")
Last summer GCA took part in the NCSC CyberFirst Programme in the UK. We welcomed 5 CyberFirst Students to GCA who worked on various cyber related projects with us throughout the summer. We benefited substantially, as di… --- ## [Could Someone Give me Advice on Enhancing Small Business Cybersecurity Practices?](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/could-someone-give-me-advice-on-enhancing-small-business-cybersecurity-practices/1472)
**Author:** [@lizaclarr](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/lizaclarr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 10:30am UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/could-someone-give-me-advice-on-enhancing-small-business-cybersecurity-practices/1472 "2024-06-26T10:30:44Z")
Hello there, I run a small business that has been growing steadily over the past few years. As we have expanded; I have become increasingly aware of the importance of cybersecurity and the potential risks associated wit… --- ## [I Need Advice on Cybersecurity](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/i-need-advice-on-cybersecurity/1466)
**Author:** [@sanjana](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/sanjana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 10:04am UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/i-need-advice-on-cybersecurity/1466 "2024-05-13T10:04:40Z")
Hiii community, Hope you are doing well I want to know your advice on cybersecurity. What are some simple yet effective measures you have taken to protect your organization’s data? Share your tips and experiences here. … --- ## [Fing - adding devices](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/fing-adding-devices/1443)
**Author:** [@GAC101](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/GAC101)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/fing-adding-devices/1443 "2023-06-28T21:00:29Z")
Fing isn’t finding hardware on my router; 2 computers and 1 phone. How can I use Fing to discover them? Respectfully, --- ## [Language Support on the Forum \[DE\] \[ES\] \[FR\] \[ID\] \[PT\]](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/language-support-on-the-forum-de-es-fr-id-pt/900)
**Author:** [@gthomas](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/gthomas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/language-support-on-the-forum-de-es-fr-id-pt/900 "2023-05-30T17:42:39Z")
The forum is shown by default in English, but, if you would like to change the language of the interface, this is how to do it: On the top right hand of your screen, click on the circle with your profile picture and, t… --- ## [Mobile phone app for the forum](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/mobile-phone-app-for-the-forum/1196)
**Author:** [@gthomas](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/gthomas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/mobile-phone-app-for-the-forum/1196 "2023-02-27T12:28:50Z")
The forum is built on Discourse for which there is an app available from both Apple and Google Play stores. It’s icon is a yellow/red/blue/green speech bubble on a black background. Once downloaded you can add community.… --- ## [Press Release: GCA Provides Cybersecurity Toolkit for Journalists](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/press-release-gca-provides-cybersecurity-toolkit-for-journalists/1126)
**Author:** [@gthomas](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/gthomas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 12:10pm UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/press-release-gca-provides-cybersecurity-toolkit-for-journalists/1126 "2020-10-15T12:10:44Z")
Media Members Now Have Resources and Tools to Secure Their Work WASHINGTON, DC, October 15, 2020 — Today the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) released the GCA Cybersecurity Toolkit for Journalists at the 2020 Online News As… --- ## [Twitter Chat held 21 October 'Websites, Donors and Data' #GCAchat for Charity Fraud Awareness Week](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/twitter-chat-held-21-october-websites-donors-and-data-gcachat-for-charity-fraud-awareness-week/1309)
**Author:** [@gthomas](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/gthomas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/twitter-chat-held-21-october-websites-donors-and-data-gcachat-for-charity-fraud-awareness-week/1309 "2021-10-25T13:03:13Z")
On Thursday 21st October Global Cyber Alliance hosted a Twitter Chat in support of Charity Fraud Awareness Week. Charity Fraud Awareness Week is an award winning campaign run by a partnership of charities, regulators, la… --- ## [26 May is Cyber Trends!](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/26-may-is-cyber-trends/1266)
**Author:** [@gthomas](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/gthomas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2021, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/26-may-is-cyber-trends/1266 "2021-05-20T17:13:07Z")
Cyber Trends is taking place on Wednesday 26 May 2pm - 4.30pm BST (9am - 11.30am ET) and it’s virtual! Join GCA alongside an esteemed lineup of speakers, panelists, guests and sponsors for this years Cyber Trends: Worki… --- ## [Cyber Basics for Small Businesses](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/cyber-basics-for-small-businesses/1240)
**Author:** [@gthomas](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/gthomas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/cyber-basics-for-small-businesses/1240 "2021-03-10T19:14:10Z")
The Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) in partnership with The Cyber Readiness Institute, is launching a new three-week webinar series, Cyber Basics for Small Businesses, to help small businesses tackle key fundamentals of prot… --- ## [SIM Swapping](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/sim-swapping/1220)
**Author:** [@gthomas](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/gthomas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2021, 11:07am UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/sim-swapping/1220 "2021-02-10T11:07:40Z")
This is an excellent video on SIM swapping from Europol: Together with prevention advice: https://www.europol.europa.eu/activities-services/public-awareness-and-prevention-guides/sim-swapping-–-mobile-phon… --- ## [Interview: Craig Newmark Scholar Chad Burgess on the importance of cybersecurity for startup organizations](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/interview-craig-newmark-scholar-chad-burgess-on-the-importance-of-cybersecurity-for-startup-organizations/1141)
**Author:** [@kmontie](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/kmontie)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/interview-craig-newmark-scholar-chad-burgess-on-the-importance-of-cybersecurity-for-startup-organizations/1141 "2020-10-29T15:16:56Z")
Through the Craig Newmark Scholars Program, GCA hires veterans and journalists for one-year terms in positions where they will help drive GCA’s mission. The initiative offers these individuals an opportunity to begin or … --- ## [Reflections on 2020 and thoughts for 2021](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/reflections-on-2020-and-thoughts-for-2021/1197)
**Author:** [@gthomas](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/gthomas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/reflections-on-2020-and-thoughts-for-2021/1197 "2020-12-15T13:15:24Z")
An opportunity to reflect on 2020 from a cybersecurity perspective. What have been the challenges and successes through the year? Learnings that you’d like to share with others? Top tips and recommendations for 2021? --- ## [Interview: Craig Newmark Journalist Scholar Julian Hayda on the importance of cybersecurity for journalists](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/interview-craig-newmark-journalist-scholar-julian-hayda-on-the-importance-of-cybersecurity-for-journalists/1165)
**Author:** [@gthomas](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/gthomas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/interview-craig-newmark-journalist-scholar-julian-hayda-on-the-importance-of-cybersecurity-for-journalists/1165 "2020-11-12T16:14:49Z")
Today we are interviewing Craig Newmark Journalist Scholar Julian Hayda who joined GCA on a one year term under our Craig Newmark Trustworthy Internet and Democracy Program in July. Julian spent four years working as a t… --- ## [Twitter Chat held 10 November 'Cyber SOS: Shop Online Safely #GCAchat](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/twitter-chat-held-10-november-cyber-sos-shop-online-safely-gcachat/1164)
**Author:** [@gthomas](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/gthomas)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/twitter-chat-held-10-november-cyber-sos-shop-online-safely-gcachat/1164 "2020-11-11T12:51:03Z")
Aiming to grab a bargain on #BlackFriday or #CyberMonday? But with it increasingly being used by cybercriminals, scammers and fraudsters @GlobalCyberAlln decided to hold a Twitter Chat alongside @GetSafeOnline @EC3Europo… --- ## [Interview: Rachael Cornejo on the importance of cybersecurity for non profit organisations](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/interview-rachael-cornejo-on-the-importance-of-cybersecurity-for-non-profit-organisations/1156)
**Author:** [@Emma](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/Emma)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/interview-rachael-cornejo-on-the-importance-of-cybersecurity-for-non-profit-organisations/1156 "2020-11-05T16:30:14Z")
It’s great to be joined by Rachael Cornejo who joined GCA in September as part of the Hewlett Foundation/Charles Koch Institute Emerging Tech Policy Leaders Program. Rachael thanks for your time today - GCA are delighted… --- ## [\[DE\] Live Twitter Chat vom 29. Oktober "Das ABC der Cyber-Hygiene" #GCAchat](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/de-live-twitter-chat-vom-29-oktober-das-abc-der-cyber-hygiene-gcachat/1139)
**Author:** [@kgiroud](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/kgiroud)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2020, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/de-live-twitter-chat-vom-29-oktober-das-abc-der-cyber-hygiene-gcachat/1139 "2020-10-29T13:50:54Z")
\[DE\] Da der Oktober der Monat der Cybersicherheit und des Cybersicherheitsbewusstseins ist, organisierte @GlobalCyberAlln einen Twitter-Chat unter Beteiligung von @GiroudKayle und @EMEA\_GCA mit einer Reihe von Fragen zur… --- ## [\[ES\] Resumen del #GCAchat «El ABC de la ciberhigiene» (27 de octubre)](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/es-resumen-del-gcachat-el-abc-de-la-ciberhigiene-27-de-octubre/1138)
**Author:** [@afcernuda](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/afcernuda)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/es-resumen-del-gcachat-el-abc-de-la-ciberhigiene-27-de-octubre/1138 "2020-10-28T21:51:03Z")
Octubre es el mes de la ciberseguridad y la concienciación en ciberseguridad. Para celebrarlo, la Global Cyber Alliance (@GlobalCyberAlln en Twitter), con el apoyo de su cuenta para Europa, África y Oriente Medio (@EMEA\_… --- ## [\[FR\] Chat sur Twitter le 22 Octobre "L'ABC de la cyberhygiène" #GCAchat](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/fr-chat-sur-twitter-le-22-octobre-labc-de-la-cyberhygiene-gcachat/1134)
**Author:** [@kgiroud](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/kgiroud)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 8:43am UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/fr-chat-sur-twitter-le-22-octobre-labc-de-la-cyberhygiene-gcachat/1134 "2020-10-23T08:43:13Z")
\[FR\] Octobre étant le mois de la cybersécurité et de la sensibilisation à la cybersécurité, @GlobalCyberAlln a organisé un chat sur Twitter avec la participation de @signalspam, @Devensys\_fr, @apwg\_eu, @MeroxCybersec et @… --- ## [Twitter Chat held 13 October 'The ABCs of Cyber Hygiene' #GCAchat](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/twitter-chat-held-13-october-the-abcs-of-cyber-hygiene-gcachat/1122)
**Author:** [@gthomas](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/gthomas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/twitter-chat-held-13-october-the-abcs-of-cyber-hygiene-gcachat/1122 "2020-10-13T20:53:28Z")
October is Cybersecurity and Cybersecurity Awareness Month so @GlobalCyberAlln held a Twitter Chat alongside @CyberSecMonth @takefive @Cyber\_Readiness @GetSafeOnline @APWG @apwg\_eu @cybertechaccord @MKaiserDDC @Proven\_D… --- ## [Press Release: GCA updates Cybersecurity Toolkit for Small Business](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/press-release-gca-updates-cybersecurity-toolkit-for-small-business/1101)
**Author:** [@gthomas](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/gthomas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/press-release-gca-updates-cybersecurity-toolkit-for-small-business/1101 "2020-09-24T13:23:10Z")
We have released an updated version of our GCA Cybersecurity Toolkit for Small Business which aims to provide a simpler more guided experience for our users. It offers a separate learning platform to enable a deeper dive… --- ## [Interview: GCA Director of Operations Shehzad Mirza on the importance of DMARC and the Defend and Deliver DMARC Bootcamp](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/interview-gca-director-of-operations-shehzad-mirza-on-the-importance-of-dmarc-and-the-defend-and-deliver-dmarc-bootcamp/846)
**Author:** [@RLee](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/RLee)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/interview-gca-director-of-operations-shehzad-mirza-on-the-importance-of-dmarc-and-the-defend-and-deliver-dmarc-bootcamp/846 "2020-04-23T15:20:55Z")
Hello, we are pleased to be joined by Shehzad Mirza today to discuss DMARC (Domain-Based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance) which allows sending organizations to indicate that their email messages are pro… --- ## [Interview: GCA CEO Phil Reitinger: Five Years of Making a Difference](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/interview-gca-ceo-phil-reitinger-five-years-of-making-a-difference/1084)
**Author:** [@kmontie](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/kmontie)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/interview-gca-ceo-phil-reitinger-five-years-of-making-a-difference/1084 "2020-09-17T14:17:32Z")
Today we are pleased to be joined on the forum by our President and CEO Phil Reitinger. Having passed our fifth anniversary on September 16th we are looking back over the last five years and taking a look at what lies ah… --- ## [Report: APWG Q2 Phishing Activity Trends Report](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/report-apwg-q2-phishing-activity-trends-report/1072)
**Author:** [@gthomas](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/gthomas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/report-apwg-q2-phishing-activity-trends-report/1072 "2020-09-11T15:21:52Z")
Released 27 Aug 2020: The average financial sums that cyber criminals are asking following the use of business email compromise (BEC) scams has risen from $54,000 (Q1 2020) to $80,000 (Q2 2020) per attack according to a … --- ## [Interview: UK and Global Focus to #BeCyberSecure (an interview with Andy Bates)](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/interview-uk-and-global-focus-to-becybersecure-an-interview-with-andy-bates/1071)
**Author:** [@afcernuda](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/afcernuda)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 10:18am UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/interview-uk-and-global-focus-to-becybersecure-an-interview-with-andy-bates/1071 "2020-09-10T10:18:26Z")
Today we catch up with Andy Bates, GCA Executive Director for UK, Middle East, and India. We last interviewed Andy six months ago and so much has happened since then, both on Andy’s patch and globally. Hola, Andy, and w… --- ## [Twitter Chat held 4 Sep 2020 on Phishing #MulletOverChat](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/twitter-chat-held-4-sep-2020-on-phishing-mulletoverchat/1068)
**Author:** [@gthomas](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/gthomas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 11:06am UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/twitter-chat-held-4-sep-2020-on-phishing-mulletoverchat/1068 "2020-09-04T11:06:49Z")
On UK National Fish and Chip Day GCA moderated a Twitter Chat alongside @TakeFive @ActionFraudUK @CyberProtectUK and @CyberAwaregov addressing a series of questions on phishing. #MulletOverChat was part of the #MulletOve… --- ## [Interview: GCA Global Marketing Officer and Chief of Staff Michael Tanji discusses his first six months here at GCA](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/interview-gca-global-marketing-officer-and-chief-of-staff-michael-tanji-discusses-his-first-six-months-here-at-gca/1067)
**Author:** [@kmontie](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/kmontie)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/interview-gca-global-marketing-officer-and-chief-of-staff-michael-tanji-discusses-his-first-six-months-here-at-gca/1067 "2020-09-03T15:18:49Z")
Today we are interviewing GCA Global Marketing Officer and Chief of Staff Michael Tanji, who joined us in March having spent a varied career both in intelligence and computer security for the U.S. military and federal go… --- ## [Interview: DMARC, BIMI and Bootcamps with GCA Director of Operations Shehzad Mirza](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/interview-dmarc-bimi-and-bootcamps-with-gca-director-of-operations-shehzad-mirza/1061)
**Author:** [@RLee](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/u/RLee)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/t/interview-dmarc-bimi-and-bootcamps-with-gca-director-of-operations-shehzad-mirza/1061 "2020-08-27T13:57:45Z")
Today we are again talking to our Director of Operations, Shehzad Mirza. In addition to hearing about our next DMARC Bootcamp we’d like to understand a little more about some ongoing initiatives and standards surrounding… [Next page](https://community.globalcyberalliance.org/c/general/18.md?page=1)