CyberSafe with AJ — Building the Human Firewall
Cybersecurity isn’t just about protecting technology. It’s about protecting people.
Welcome to CyberSafe with AJ, where we explore the human side of cybersecurity and what it takes to build a stronger Human Firewall.
Hosted by Allison Cutts (AJ) of Cyber Security Chic, the podcast goes beyond passwords, software, and security tools to examine how cybercriminals use psychology, trust, urgency, fear, and increasingly sophisticated technology to target people in their everyday lives.
Through real stories, expert conversations, and practical advice, AJ helps make cybersecurity understandable and actionable—whether you're protecting yourself, your family, your employees, or your business.
Because being cyber safe doesn't mean becoming a cybersecurity expert. It means developing the awareness and habits to recognize when something doesn't feel right, slow down, verify, and make an informed decision before you act.
On CyberSafe with AJ, we'll explore topics including social engineering and scams, AI and emerging threats, personal and business cyber safety, digital privacy, cyber insurance, and the simple behaviors that can make us harder targets.
Technology will continue to change. Threats will continue to evolve.
Our strongest defense starts with people.
Join AJ and start building your Human Firewall—one conversation, one story, and one safer decision at a time.
Stay aware. Slow down. Verify. Stay CyberSafe.
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CyberSafe with AJ — Building the Human Firewall
💛 Rebounding & Rebalancing After a Cybercrime
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💛 Rebounding & Rebalancing After a Cybercrime
3 Steps to Rebuilding Confidence in a Digital World
Today, I’m sharing one of the most personal videos I’ve ever created.
When I experienced a cybercrime in 2019, it didn’t just impact my finances — it shook my confidence, my identity, and my sense of safety. What I learned through that season is that healing isn’t linear… but it is possible.
This video is about the journey back — the rebalance, the recovery, and the reclaiming of your digital confidence.
Here are the 3 steps that helped me rebuild:
1️⃣ Pause, Reflect, Ground Yourself
Before moving forward, you have to give yourself permission to slow down. Breathe. Process what happened. Regain your footing. Groundedness is where clarity begins.
2️⃣ Share Your Story
Isolation is where fear grows. Sharing with family, friends, colleagues — or even communities like this — reminds you that you’re not alone. Support restores strength.
3️⃣ Learn & Take Action
Education becomes empowerment. Understanding how to reduce future risk and putting a simple, actionable plan in place gives you back control in a digital world that can feel overwhelming.
This post isn’t about the crime — it’s about the comeback.
And if you’re going through something similar, I want you to know: you can rise again, stronger and more grounded than before.
Thank you for watching, supporting, and walking this journey with me.
💛 We heal through reflection.
💛 We rebuild through connection.
💛 We rise through education.
Video: Rebounding & Rebalancing After a Cybercrime