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Restricted Intelligence

See the below video series "Restricted Intelligence" which tackles themes of cybersecurity safety and best practices in real (and humorous) scenarios.

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Restricted Intelligence - Season 4

Episode 1 - Everybody Loves Mia (Third Party Vendors)

This episode outlines the importance of keeping third party vendors up to date and making sure they have a NDA in place if not maintain limited access.

Episode 2 - Elementary (Social Media Safety)

This episode shows why you need to be careful with what you share on social media and advises to be more vigilant when taking pictures in the office so no sensitive information is leaked.

Episode 3 - One Bad Seed (Physical Access)

This episode shows why security is essential. Without proper security imposters can infiltrate the companies and gain access to any sensitive information that is laying around and with no one to stop them. Its also very important to have a clean desk policy and if any information is left then to lock away.

Episode 4 - Just Breathe (Phishing)

This episode teaches what to look for to prevent phishing incidents. Whether it would be logos or signatures etc.

Episode 5 - Hostage Situation (Ransomware)

This episode shows the effects ransomware can have without the correct security measures in place. It shows the importance of backing up sensitive information to the iCloud to help prevent these incidents from happening.

Episode 6 - We Could Be Heroes (Public Wifi)

This episode shows insight to what could happen when you work from a café shop on public wifi without checking to see if its secure it can have consequences with sensitive information being obtained by an unknown hacker who can see what you do.

Restricted Intelligence - Season 5

Episode 1 - Nothing In Life Is Free (Freeware)

This course shows that even if you feel the site is secure and can gain relevant needed information it doesn’t always come for free it does come at a cost and allows the system to be hacked and the sensitive information is then leaked.

Episode 2 - Besties (Insider Threat)

This episode explains that if you are put on a project to not disclose it with unauthorized personnel to prevent any sensitive information being exposed.

Episode 3 - There He Blows (Whaling)

This episode outlines that if you receive an unusual request by an employee you should check with the person directly to see if it really came from them or not to prevent phishing emails.

Episode 4 - The Worst That Could Happen (Ransomware)

This episode shows the potential effects ransomware can have just by simply clicking on the link, it also shows how important security awareness is.

Episode 5 - It's The Latest (Password Safety)

This episode shows how an app you downloaded can have consequences and leaves you open to potential sensitive information leaks.

Episode 6 - The Perfect Storm (Oversharing Social Media)

This shows the importance of making sure the photos taken and the conversations had outside of the workplace are protected as much as possible.

Restricted Intelligence - Season 6

Episode 1 - Out of the Shadows (Cloud Services)

Lionel is agitated about the impending arrival of a new CISO in the office. However, when Scott Hargreves presents himself, Lionel tries to make out that he is the poster boy for information security, much to the irritation of his colleagues...

Episode 2 - All About Eve (Reporting Incidents)

Aaron and Charlie are discussing the latest security awareness poster, when Ian appears and offers to show them the company’s most sophisticated line of defense, “EVE”... Aaron and Charlie assume he’s talking about a new AI system, so Ian strings them along to that effect, before revealing the real Eve... She works in accounting, and is the best in the company at reporting suspicious emails...

Episode 3 - Getting the Message (Document Classification)

Chloe recruits Lionel to her security taskforce, which has been given the job of making the company aware of the policies surrounding document classification. Lionel arrives late to the meeting, but announces that he’s solved their problem… With a music video…

Episode 4 - Don't Say a Word (Ransomware)

Aaron is panicked and upset when his computer is hit by a ransomware scam, threatening to reveal his browser history unless he pays a ransom. He goes to Ian for help and has to reveal the real reason he is so worried by the email - his secret hobby...

Episode 5 - Charity Case (Phishing)

Emily finds Chloe and Jack, panicking that Scott has emailed her to send him some gift cards for a homeless dog charity he is supporting. Jack tries to prove himself equally charitable, and sends Emily out with his own credit card to buy the cards, since Scott and his assistant are unavailable in a meeting. However, Scott appears to know nothing of the situation when he bumps into Chloe and Jack later...

Episode 6 - False Witness (Identity Theft)

Ian has recruited his friend Clark, with whom he shares a resemblance, to give the team a practical lesson in identity theft. Ian is dismayed as the team seem not to notice that Clark has replaced him, even when Clark calls Eve and asks her to reveal her password to him. Before Eve can reveal it, Ian puts a stop to his scheme, and explains to everyone how easily they were duped...

Episode 7 - Bonus: Lionel's Music Video

In this bonus episode of Season 6, Lionel serenades us about the importance of Data Classification and other Security Awareness Concerns.

Restricted Intelligence - Season 7

Episode 1 - Not So Smart (Virtual Assistants)

Jack is feeling pleased with himself over his new virtual assistant, ‘Electra’. So pleased, in fact, he wants everyone else to feel the benefit. Predictably Lionel, Emily and Greg join him in the world of the ‘smart’ device with their usual enthusiasm. ‘Not so smart’, as it seems, as a disturbing medley of unintended consequences plays out.

Episode 2 - Blowing It (BEC/Wire Transfer Fraud)

At last Charlie thinks he has a chance to impress Aaron with his preparations for an upcoming trade show. That is until he falls foul of a scammer who persuades him to make an expensive purchase. Don’t feel deflated, everyone makes mistakes Charlie. Good luck explaining that to Mrs. Reynolds though.

Episode 3 - On The Beat (Physical Security)

When Ian asks Greg to film a segment for his latest “Security Minute”, he eagerly accepts the challenge. This includes documenting the security goofs of his colleagues; No one is perfect, not even Emily. Leave it to Lionel, though, to be the star performer in this security shocker, where no gaff is left ungaffed.

Episode 4 - Bear The Consequences (Software Updates)

Ian is on a quest to get people to update their software and Charlie, Aaron, Eve are all on the receiving end of his unique style of ‘intervention’. It may be Season 7, but there’s always a special buzz when a new character makes their debut. So, a warm welcome to the Restricted Intelligence team, Mr. Fuzzles.

Episode 5 - I Am Spartacus (Freeware)

Lionel arrives at work to find that the entire company is in shut-down. Emily, Greg and Jack are all on hand to stoke his paranoia. Is this the end? Did Lionel click on the dodgy link to end all dodgy links?

Episode 6 - Working From Home

The Restricted Intelligence gang brings it’s unique perspective to the security issues around working remotely. This episode finds everyone at home - Jack, Chloe, Emily, Charlie, Ian and Lionel. Jack is running an important project and calls a video conference to check in on progress. Ian takes the opportunity to have a security ‘minute’ to make sure everyone is following the basic security protocols: router password; using a VPN; document confidentiality - that sort of stuff. Shame Lionel doesn’t seem to have got the memo, nor Jack’s kids for that matter.