The Phantom in the Payroll: A Multi-Million Dollar Security Time Bomb
The financial and security implications of hiring via fake profiles and proxy interviews are staggering for modern enterprises. Beyond the immediate loss of salary—which is often funneled to overseas illicit groups—the cost of a bad hire is estimated by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to be up to $240,000 per employee when accounting for recruitment, onboarding, and lost productivity. Even more critical are the security risks: proxy candidates often serve as "insider threats" who bypass
Introducing 909Select — Trusted Cybersecurity Marketplace
At 909Cyber, everything we build is rooted in one principle: trust must be earned, not assumed. That’s why we’re excited to introduce 909Select — our new cybersecurity freelancer marketplace, built by CISOs and operators who’ve spent decades hiring, leading, and working alongside security teams. Unlike generic platforms, 909Select is 100% focused on cybersecurity. Freelancers build trust over time through identity verification, background checks, expert phone screens, CISO interviews, and employer
909Cyber Turns One: A Year of Growth, Innovation, and Community
On September 9, 2024, we officially launched 909Cyber with a clear mission: to deliver pragmatic, cost-effective cybersecurity solutions for SMBs and mid-market enterprises. One year later, as we celebrate our first anniversary, we’re proud to look back on a year of exponential growth, community building, and bold new initiatives.&##128694;♂️➡️ It’s been a journey &##127793; ➝ &##128694;♂️➡️ ➝ ⛰️ ➝ &##128640; ➝ &##127775; In deciding to start a security consultancy our founder and CEO Den Jones knew
