--- title: Research | Normal People and Infosec description: "Normal People and Infosec | The average device connected to the internet is hit by 17 automated attacks a day, 365 days a year.\n\nThe majority of hacked servers, networks and workstations go undetected for months or more. \nAntivirus software and firewalls cannot protect you from a targeted attack." --- [![Reflare home](https://reflare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Reflare%20website%20images/Reflare%20Logos/reflare%20logo.png?width=421&height=150&name=reflare%20logo.png "Reflare home")](https://reflare.com) [![logo](https://reflare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Reflare%20website%20images/Reflare%20Logos/logo.png?width=262&height=82&name=logo.png "logo")](https://reflare.com/act3) [![reflare logo](https://reflare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Reflare%20website%20images/Reflare%20Logos/reflare%20logo.png?width=168&height=60&name=reflare%20logo.png "reflare logo")](https://reflare.com/act3) - [Galena](https://reflare.com/galena) - [Galena Overview](https://reflare.com/galena) - [Galena for Tech Teams](https://reflare.com/technical-teams) - [Galena for L&D Teams](https://reflare.com/learning-development) - [Galena Security and Deployment](https://reflare.com/security-deployment) - Training - [Capture the Flag](https://reflare.com/rctf-reflare-capture-the-flag) - [Developers](https://reflare.com/rcsd) - [Administrators](https://reflare.com/rcsa) - [PCI DSS](https://reflare.com/rcsd) - Audit - [PCI DSS](https://reflare.com/pcidss) - [PCI 3DS](https://reflare.com/pci3ds) - [PCI PIN](https://reflare.com/pcipin) - [PCI DSS ASV](https://reflare.com/pcidssasv) - [Penetration Testing](https://reflare.com/penetration) - [Vulnerability Scanning](https://reflare.com/vulnerability) - [Advisory and Management](https://reflare.com/advisory) - [Research](https://reflare.com/research) - [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) - [High Tech](https://reflare.com/research/tag/high-tech) - [Infosec Culture](https://reflare.com/research/tag/infosec-culture) - [Infrastructure](https://reflare.com/research/tag/infrastructure) - [Normal People and Infosec](https://reflare.com/research/tag/normal-people-and-infosec) - [WTFWIB](https://whythefuckwasibreached.com/) - [About](https://reflare.com/about) - [Contact](https://reflare.com/contact) - [Company](https://reflare.com/about) - [Careers](https://reflare.com/careers) - [Service Status](https://statuspage.reflare.com/) - [日本語](https://jp.reflare.com/) [Login](https://reflare.com/login) [Buy Now](https://www.hubspot.com/) [Login](https://www.hubspot.com/)Login to your Reflare account - [Galena](https://reflare.com/galena) - [Galena Overview](https://reflare.com/galena) - [Galena for Tech Teams](https://reflare.com/technical-teams) - [Galena for L&D Teams](https://reflare.com/learning-development) - [Galena Security and Deployment](https://reflare.com/security-deployment) - Training - [Capture the Flag](https://reflare.com/rctf-reflare-capture-the-flag) - [Developers](https://reflare.com/rcsd) - [Administrators](https://reflare.com/rcsa) - [PCI DSS](https://reflare.com/rcsd) - Audit - [PCI DSS](https://reflare.com/pcidss) - [PCI 3DS](https://reflare.com/pci3ds) - [PCI PIN](https://reflare.com/pcipin) - [PCI DSS ASV](https://reflare.com/pcidssasv) - [Penetration Testing](https://reflare.com/penetration) - [Vulnerability Scanning](https://reflare.com/vulnerability) - [Advisory and Management](https://reflare.com/advisory) - [Research](https://reflare.com/research) - [Anatomy of a Breach](https://reflare.com/research/tag/anatomy-of-a-breach) - [High Tech](https://reflare.com/research/tag/high-tech) - [Infosec Culture](https://reflare.com/research/tag/infosec-culture) - [Infrastructure](https://reflare.com/research/tag/infrastructure) - [Normal People and Infosec](https://reflare.com/research/tag/normal-people-and-infosec) - [WTFWIB](https://whythefuckwasibreached.com/) - [About](https://reflare.com/about) - [Contact](https://reflare.com/contact) - [Company](https://reflare.com/about) - [Careers](https://reflare.com/careers) - [Service Status](https://statuspage.reflare.com/) - [日本語](https://jp.reflare.com/) [Buy Now](https://www.hubspot.com/) # Research / Normal People and Infosec ## [Data Recovery Plans Matter](https://reflare.com/research/data-recovery-plans-matter) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Mar 20, 2023, 7:54:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Data%20Recovery%20Plans%20Matter.png)](https://reflare.com/research/data-recovery-plans-matter) Data recovery plans are essential in times of natural disasters, as they ensure that critical data is protected and can be recovered quickly in the event of loss or damage. However, it is startling how few organisations have meaningful plans in place. [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/data-recovery-plans-matter) Topics: [Normal People and Infosec](https://reflare.com/research/tag/normal-people-and-infosec) ## [The Pros and Cons of Password Managers](https://reflare.com/research/the-pros-and-cons-of-password-managers) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Jan 10, 2023, 7:50:00 PM [![The Pros and Cons of Password Managers](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/The%20Pros%20and%20Cons%20of%20Password%20Managers.jpg)](https://reflare.com/research/the-pros-and-cons-of-password-managers) Some people feel uncomfortable with the idea of entrusting all their passwords to a third-party software program. Simultaneously, others feel the convenience of generating, storing, and encrypting strong passwords, reduces the risk of their credentials being stolen. But regardless of … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/the-pros-and-cons-of-password-managers) Topics: [Normal People and Infosec](https://reflare.com/research/tag/normal-people-and-infosec) ## [On Drones and Physical Security](https://reflare.com/research/on-drones-and-physical-security) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Nov 5, 2022, 7:47:00 PM [![On Drones and Physical Security](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/On%20Drones%20and%20Physical%20Security.jpg)](https://reflare.com/research/on-drones-and-physical-security) As commercial and non-commercial drones become more commonplace, so do their dubious applications. We profile several crimes enabled by drones, and how security professionals must now consider the physical implications of defending against such an attack. 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Prior to the 2016 U.S. election cycle, a controversial bill was tabled wi … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/the-rise-of-cybersecurity-as-a-political-hammer) Topics: [Normal People and Infosec](https://reflare.com/research/tag/normal-people-and-infosec) ## [The Future of Passwords](https://reflare.com/research/the-future-of-passwords) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Aug 5, 2022, 7:17:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/The%20Future%20of%20Passwords.png)](https://reflare.com/research/the-future-of-passwords) Companies are entirely aware of the challenges posed by passwords as an authentication mechanism, and continue to find a way to replace them with something better. But are they good enough? And more importantly, are users ready to change? 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[Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/yesterdays-security-challenges-havent-gone-anywhere) Topics: [Normal People and Infosec](https://reflare.com/research/tag/normal-people-and-infosec) ## [Human Nature and Strong Adversary Fiction](https://reflare.com/research/human-nature-and-strong-adversary-fiction) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Feb 3, 2022, 6:06:00 PM [![Human Nature and Strong Adversary Fiction](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/Human%20Nature%20and%20Strong%20Adversary%20Fiction.png)](https://reflare.com/research/human-nature-and-strong-adversary-fiction) “The bad guys entered through an old blog post from 2012 and hit us hard. It was a State Actor, and our network is now under the control of Chinese Hackers who are wiping us out.” Yeah... okaay. First Published 23rd October 2019 | Latest Refresh 3rd February 2022 Those who are breache … [Read Story](https://reflare.com/research/human-nature-and-strong-adversary-fiction) Topics: [Normal People and Infosec](https://reflare.com/research/tag/normal-people-and-infosec) ## [The Privacy and Security of COVID-19 Tracking Apps](https://reflare.com/research/the-privacy-and-security-of-covid-19-tracking-apps) by [**Reflare Research Team**](https://reflare.com/research/author/reflare-research-team) on Nov 30, 2021, 6:33:00 PM [![](https://reflare.com/hubfs/Blog%20image%20in%20post/The%20Privacy%20and%20Security%20of%20COVID-19%20Tracking%20Apps.png)](https://reflare.com/research/the-privacy-and-security-of-covid-19-tracking-apps) COVID-19 tracking apps are now commonplace, despite numerous security concerns from public advocacy groups and segments of wider society. 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