Everyone Oops. There’s No Shame in It. Tell Us Your Story.
Cybercrime exploits trust, timing, and distraction. That’s why even the most careful among us can get fooled sometimes. But speaking openly about it helps break the stigma…and helps everyone get better.
Share your “oops”
Tell all about it. From big incidents to close calls to inherited messes you had to clean up. Being anonymous is totally fine. You control what details we share.
Pick the easiest option:
What to include in your story
One of the best ways to build cyber resilience is to learn from others. Your security “oops” could help someone else avoid the same trap. If you’re not sure where to start, answer any 2-3:
- What happened, in plain language?
- What did you think was happening at the time?
- What was the moment that made you say “uh oh”?
- What did it cost you (time, money, downtime, stress)?
- What did you change afterward?
Skip anything sensitive. No customer names. No confidential details.
Looking for inspiration? Hear our own stories.
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Everyone has tasks that get pushed out til later. But in cybersecurity, “later” has consequences. On May 20, join Truman Kain and a special guest for a live session on how delayed basics and ignored warning signs turn into real trouble.
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Even cybersecurity pros need to look twice.
Here’s an “oops” from a seasoned IT pro who almost got tricked by a phishing scam.
Own it. Help the next person avoid it.
We don’t need the perfect story. Just an honest one.
Anonymity & permissions
You can submit anonymously, and you can tell us what you’re comfortable sharing. If we want to use your story publicly (video, quote, or anonymized write-up), we’ll confirm how it’ll be used before it goes live. Please don’t include confidential info, customer names, or anything you wouldn’t want shared.
