Susan Morrow

Susan Morrow is a cybersecurity and digital identity expert with over 20 years of experience. Before moving into the tech sector, she was an analytical chemist working in environmental and pharmaceutical analysis. Currently, Susan is Head of R&D at UK-based Avoco Secure.

Susan’s expertise includes usability, accessibility and data privacy within a consumer digital transaction context. She was named a 2020 Most Influential Women in UK Tech by Computer Weekly and shortlisted by WeAreTechWomen as a Top 100 Women in Tech. Susan is on the advisory board of Surfshark and Think Digital Partners, and regularly writes on identity and security for CSO Online and Infosec Resources. Her mantra is to ensure human beings control technology, not the other way around.

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Articles from Susan Morrow

Considerations when using open source to build an identity system

October 18, 2022

Identity systems are often complex. Can open source software help to take the load off developers to build an interoperable, secure, and usable digital identity?

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Will corporate support for Fast ID Online [FIDO] mean mass adoption? If so, what does that mean for security and identity?

September 6, 2022

FIDO for consumers offers a passwordless online experience, but will adoption mean better security and seamless identity?

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The ultimate guide to ISACA certifications: Overview & career paths [updated 2022]

August 16, 2022

Learn everything you need to know to get you on your way to pursuing an ISACA certification to improve your cybersecurity job qualifications.

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Third-party authentication (OAuth): Good or bad for security?

July 25, 2022

How does third-party authentication work and what happens if social media login fails?

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Four examples of human error in cybersecurity — and how to fix them

July 18, 2022

What kind of human errors cause cybersecurity risks to increase, and how can you stop them?

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Five ethical decisions cybersecurity pros face: What would you do?

July 11, 2022

Some examples of ethical dilemmas faced by cybersecurity professionals: What would you do?

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Shaking up security awareness: How one organization is building a culture of security

May 16, 2022

How to make security awareness training engaging and how this helps to build a security culture.

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Security Culture: TikTok CISO says this trend is here to stay

May 9, 2022

Thoughts from TikTok's Roland Cloutier on building a culture of security that you can use to meet the five levels of the CMMC program

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Managing a security awareness program: Carrots, sticks, and repeat offenders

May 2, 2022

Learn important lessons on how to optimize staff engagement with your security awareness training program from an expert panel led by Infosec.

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Cybersecurity analyst job description

March 24, 2022

Cybersecurity analyst is a great career choice with a growing number of job opportunities. Learn what it takes to succeed in this role.

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The business value of the CompTIA CASP+ employee certification [2022 update]

March 24, 2022

The CASP+ certification is important for employers and future employees.

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Cyber talent diversity: It's time to redefine the face of security

March 14, 2022

Why a diverse cybersecurity team is good for your business and five things to consider during recruitment and retention of diverse employees.

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