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6 Strong Signs Your Boss Is Threatened by You (And How to Respond)

May 20, 2023
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argument with boss in office

Workplace relationships are not always easy. You meet a lot of different personas. Some are extremely nice and professional, while others may show some signs of toxic behavior. 

Most employees agree that good relationships with their boss are essential for high job satisfaction, professional development, and career progress. Yet, 75% of US employees also say that the most stressful aspect of their job was their immediate boss. 

Poor management and personal qualities are often the reason behind subpar employee-boss dynamics. In particular, when the superior’s personal insecurities cloud their judgment. 

6 Definite Signs Your Boss is Threatened by You

Something is up with your boss and you can’t tell what is it exactly. You feel like every decision you make is being either criticized or ignored. In fact, you may wonder why they hired you in the first place.

Below are the six tell-tale signs that your boss feels threatened by you.

You’re Often The Subject of Criticism

Nobody is perfect, and you should expect to receive both positive and negative feedback from your boss.…

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ICS Cybersecurity Threatened, but Defense Woefully Inadequate

March 1, 2018
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Though increasingly serious cybersecurity threats loom, nearly two-thirds of U.S. industrial control system (ICS) vulnerabilities identified in 2017 could cause severe operational impact if exploited, cybersecurity firm Dragos Inc. warned in a series of reports published March 1.

The reports, which cover ICS vulnerabilities, ICS threats, and reactions to existing threats, draw a dire picture of the current state of ICS cybersecurity.

In one report, Reid Wightman, Dragos senior vulnerability analyst, notes that public disclosures issued in 2017 fail to adequately define the industrial impact of vulnerabilities. Most provided no alternative guidance beyond “patch” or recommendations to use secure networks, and the firm concluded that public reporting will need a “huge improvement.”

Another report, authored by Joe Slowik, a Dragos senior threat analyst, noted that 2017 was a defining year in ICS security. Last year alone, two major and unique disruptive attackers were revealed, five distinct activity groups targeting ICS networks were identified, and several large-scale IT infection events with ICS implications occurred.…

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