Every October, cybersecurity messaging gets a little louder—and a little scarier. This year, Velaspan leaned into the season with a social media campaign inspired by classic horror films, using iconic scenes to illustrate the very real threats lurking inside today’s networks.
The result? A mashup of nostalgia, humor, and practical insight into modern security challenges.
Below, we unpack each post and the security lesson it highlights.
1. “The Call Is Coming From Inside the Network” – Scream
Our opening post set the tone by channeling one of the most famous cold opens in movie history.
Just like in Scream, the threat isn’t always outside your walls—it’s already inside.
Lateral movement remains one of the most dangerous phases of a cyberattack. Once an attacker gets a foothold, they quietly pivot from system to system, hunting for data and opportunity.
Why it matters:
Traditional defenses are good at blocking the front door but not great at spotting a stranger wandering the hallways.
The Velaspan angle:
Deception Technology turns the tables by seeding your network with convincing-but-fake credentials, files, and servers. When intruders touch them—you’re notified instantly.
It’s object permanence for attackers: if they’re doing something they shouldn’t, you’ll see it.
2. “Don’t Open the Door” – Dracula
In vampire lore, evil can only enter when invited. Weak governance? That’s basically an open invitation.
This post called out a common reality: many organizations still throw together compliance documentation right before an audit—performative security instead of proactive governance.
Why it matters:
A governance program that only activates in audit season is as useful as garlic left in the pantry. Policies must evolve as fast as the threats they’re designed to mitigate.
The Velaspan angle:
GRC-as-a-Service brings year-round structure, monitoring, and accountability, sealing off the “invitation” that attackers rely on. It’s not about passing HIPAA, PCI, or SOC 2—it’s about living them.
3. “One, Two, a Breach Is Coming for You” – Nightmare on Elm Street
Freddy attacks when you’re asleep—and cyber threats do the same when your guard is down.
This post carried a simple message: if you haven’t evaluated your security posture lately, you might be dreaming while someone else is scheming.
Why it matters:
Security Posture Assessments uncover blind spots caused by aging tools, configuration drift, unclear responsibilities, or simple complacency.
The Velaspan angle:
An SPA acts like flipping the lights on in the boiler room. It identifies where vulnerabilities are hiding and gives you a prioritized plan to fix them before they become full-blown nightmares.
4. “They’re Coming to Get You, CISO” – Night of the Living Dead
Zombie compliance isn’t a Halloween myth—it’s a year-round phenomenon.
This post tackled outdated policies, reactive audits, and check-the-box frameworks that no longer reflect how modern companies operate.
Why it matters:
Threats evolve constantly. Your governance should too. Policies written five years ago aren’t going to help against AI-generated phishing, cloud misconfigurations, or third-party breaches.
The Velaspan angle:
GRC-as-a-Service revives stale programs with continuous assessments, regulatory monitoring, and customized security roadmaps. It’s the difference between shambling along and actually moving forward.
5. “I Always Feel Like Somebody’s Watching Me” – Halloween
Michael Myers didn’t need to talk—he just waited.
That’s uncomfortably similar to how attackers behave once they land in a network.
This final post reinforced that attackers often spend weeks or months watching, learning, and pivoting before they strike.
Why it matters:
Silent dwell time is one of the most expensive parts of a cyber breach.
The Velaspan angle:
With Deception Technology, you flip the psychological game: attackers follow fake breadcrumbs into monitored traps, trigger alerts instantly, and generate threat intelligence in real time.
It’s not just smart defense—it’s a little poetic justice.
Why Horror Works for Cybersecurity
The parallels between horror movies and cybersecurity aren’t just fun—they’re accurate.
Both revolve around tension, investigation, and the unknown.
Both reward awareness and punish complacency.
And both remind us that the scariest threats usually come from inside.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month gives organizations a chance to rethink their approach to governance, detection, and response. Velaspan’s job is to help untangle the plot before the jump scare hits.
Whether it’s deception technology, governance maturity, or full-scale posture assessments, we’re here to help you keep the monsters out—and the network alive.
Let’s discuss how to keep your network safe from the real-world monsters.
