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We're redefining the Cyber Architect's role. Our #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth Cipher was built on the concept of Deepwatch security foundations, with an emphasis on the role of the Cyber Architect as the chief designer of your organization's security. Dive into the evolving role of the CISO as a Cyber Architect, bridging cybersecurity with business resilience and strategy for a stronger organization. ?? Read more on this in the latest blog: https://deepwat.ch/4f4jVHZ #CyberArchitect #Cybersecurity #CISO

?? As we wrap up this Hispanic Heritage Month This week, we will continue to celebrate our Hispanic and Latin/X community and the pivotal roles they've played in shaping our society. Today. we highlight a key figure in business: Nina Vaca. Nina Vaca is the CEO and founder of Pinnacle Group, one of the fastest-growing women- and minority-owned companies in the United States, providing industry-leading workforce solutions and IT services to global brands. As an Ecuadorian American professional, Vaca is also a vocal advocate for diversity in entrepreneurship and technology. #HispanicHeritageMonth

The answer to the final clue is... The Shining. 1980 - A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter, where a sinister presence influences the father into violence. At the same time, his psychic son sees horrifying forebodings from both the past and the future. Here's why we chose it: The Shining—a must-watch on any horror list. The film’s slow descent into madness pulls the viewer along, showing the unraveling of Jack’s sanity in stark detail. We chose this movie intentionally to close out our Cybersecurity Awareness Month list as a reminder to not be like Jack. Plowing through emails, getting lost in repetitive tasks, and slipping into the monotony of our daily work can dull our senses and make us miss the red flags we’d typically catch. No, the sender's address doesn’t match the name on the email. And no, the Post Office isn’t sending tracking numbers via SMS from a Nevada area code. Stay sharp, be a critical thinker, and take a little extra time to scrutinize those emails, files, and external communications—because all work and no awareness make for a risky cybersecurity situation. Thank you to everyone who joined our Cybersecurity Awareness Month Cipher! We hope you appreciated the spooky film references and insightful cyber awareness. Follow Deepwatch for future updates! #CyberAwarenessMonth #Halloween #DeepwatchCipher

?? It's the final day of our Deepwatch Cybersecurity Awareness Month Cipher! Here is today's Clue: ?? Typewriter and snow, maze and bar, red on mirror and floor. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Two rear wheels on a big wheel in the Fourth floor hall. ?? Enter your answers here: https://deepwat.ch/3BB5BIw Return this afternoon for today's film reveal! #CyberAwarenessMonth #Halloween #DeepwatchCipher

The answer to Clue #9 is... Ghostbusters. 1984 - Three parapsychologists forced out of their university funding set up shop as a unique ghost removal service in New York City, attracting frightened yet skeptical customers. Here's why we chose it: “I tried to think of the most harmless thing I could…” And then came a towering marshmallow wrecking ball. It’s a good reminder that size and density are two different things—and both can cause damage on their own. With Ghostbusters, the lesson is: “I ain’t afraid of no ghost,” but staying fearless doesn’t mean ignoring what’s out there. You don’t have to be scared of every possible threat, but you do need to stay aware and focus on what you can control. While threats are usually external, your response and resilience are internal and very much within your power. So suit up, keep your proton pack ready, and stay vigilant. *Be sure to follow Deepwatch and return tomorrow morning for our final clue! #CyberAwarenessMonth #Halloween #DeepwatchCipher

?? It's day 9 of our Deepwatch Cybersecurity Awareness Month Cipher! Here is your Clue: ?? Keymaster and Marshmallow. A librarian and blob. I ain’t afraid of no ghost. He was right on three. ?? Enter your answers here: https://deepwat.ch/3zMdxGy Return this afternoon for today's film reveal! #CyberAwarenessMonth #Halloween #DeepwatchCipher

?? Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! This week, we’re highlighting a key figure in the publishing industry: Sandra Cisneros! Sandra Cisneros is an influential Mexican-American author from Chicago best known for her 1983 novel, “The House on Mango Street”. Cisneros is a writer, poet, novelist, and artist with work reflecting the experiences of Latinx women throughout the United States. #HispanicHeritageMonth

The answer to Clue #8 is... IT 1990 - In 1960, seven pre-teen outcasts fight an evil demon who poses as a child-killing clown. Thirty years later, they reunite to stop the demon once and for all when it returns to their hometown. Here's why we chose IT: In any horror list, IT is a must-mention. We can debate which Pennywise is scarier another time, but I think we can all agree that “We All Float Down Here” wasn’t on anyone’s but Stephen King’s bingo card for being an impactful and scary line. Let’s think of clowns and PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) in the same way for Cybersecurity Awareness Month. They’re interesting distractions that sneak in unexpectedly and grab your attention—sometimes harmless, sometimes terrifying, and sometimes capable of causing serious damage. Whether they amuse, frighten, or wreck your systems, it’s best to avoid both. *Follow Deepwatch for more and we'll see you next week for our last two clues! #DeepwatchCipher #CyberAwarenessMonth

?? Congrats to yesterday's cipher winner, Carsonya M.! Here's your Cybersecurity Awareness Month Cipher Clue #8: ?? Book and red balloon, nose and spider. Lights in the sky and cards in the wheels. The first and only. A penny wise and pound foolish. ?? Enter your answer here: https://deepwat.ch/47WIN1U Return this afternoon for today's film reveal! #CyberAwarenessMonth #Halloween #DeepwatchCipher

The answer to Clue #7 is... The Exorcist. 1973 - When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life. Here's why we chose it: This is a horror movie that left a mark on the actors and has haunted audiences ever since. It’s a stretch, but you could think of possession as a form of unwanted remote access—taking control of someone (or something) against their will. In cybersecurity, this mirrors how attackers exploit zero-day vulnerabilities, stolen credentials, or MFA bombing to gain unauthorized access. It’s a top exploit vector that should always be on our radar—not just for active credentials but also for spotting patterns and eliminating old accounts or unused permissions. So, keep your head on a swivel—just maybe limit the rotation to 170 degrees when watching your identities and credentials. *Follow Deepwatch for more and we'll see you tomorrow for the next clue! #DeepwatchCipher #CyberAwarenessMonth