CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

SAN ANTONIO–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Security Awareness Training and Human Risk Management company AwareGO today announced company milestones achieved and overall performance for 2021, including record year-over-year online revenue growth of 219%, enterprise revenue growth of 156%, and total revenue growth of 116%.

Security Awareness 52

Security Awareness Risk Marketing Cybersecurity 52

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Despite years of cybersecurity advancements, most threat actors use social engineering and stolen credentials and just log in. The post In 2023, Cybercriminals Were Still Using Social Engineering to Steal Your Credentials appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Social Engineering 69

Social Engineering Engineering Cybersecurity Data breaches 69

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Cyber Security Awareness Month: Time to Act and Protect Trust. We’re approaching the end of Cyber Security Awareness Month , an annual event dedicated to increasing awareness of cybersecurity topics globally. Cybercriminals increasingly employ social engineering tactics because they are effective.

Security Awareness 71

Security Awareness Data breaches Social Engineering Phishing 71

Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations.

Security Awareness 40

Security Awareness Risk Cyber threats Cyber Risk 40

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The post Why an HR-IT Partnership is Critical for Managing Cybersecurity Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. By aligning priorities into a shared game plan, HR and IT can finally set their organizations up to defend against modern cyberthreats.

Risk 130

Risk Cybersecurity Social Engineering Cyber Risk 130

Webroot

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Security awareness training is one of the most straightforward ways to improve a business’ overall resilience against cyberattacks. To help you get started, here are our top 5 recommendations for starting your security awareness program so you can maximize the impact of your efforts. That is, when you get it just right.

Security Awareness 62

Security Awareness Social Engineering Phishing Engineering 62

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2021

It’s never been more important to protect employees from cyber-attacks while also mitigating the risk they pose as trusted insiders. The ideas of employee monitoring, insider threat detection, data loss prevention (DLP), User Activity Monitoring (UAM), and human risk management aren’t new. Gathering and analyzing data.

Risk 134

Risk Social Engineering Surveillance Data collection 134

Security Boulevard

JUNE 18, 2021

The post The Business Value of the Social-Engineer Phishing Service appeared first on Security Boulevard. Phishing attacks continue to plague organizations across the globe with great success, but why? Cybercriminals are targeting the human element of organizations. Additionally, they are developing techniques to use an.

Social Engineering 102

Social Engineering Engineering Phishing Penetration Testing 102

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The month of September is designated “National Insider Threat Awareness Month,” and based on the number of cybersecurity incidents that involve employees, perhaps every month should be insider threat awareness month. The post Perceptions of Insider Risk 2021 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Risk 124

Risk Cybersecurity Social Engineering Engineering 124

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

It also delivers robust benchmarking and insights to help you manage and mitigate user-driven phishing risks more effectively. This year's report highlights: Trends and issues that influenced the security landscape in 2021. Volumes and impacts organizations dealt with related to socially engineered attacks in 2021.

Phishing 77

Phishing Risk Security Awareness Social Engineering 77

SC Magazine

JULY 1, 2021

This creates a major gap in security awareness, considering the 65,000 ransomware attacks deployed in the U.S. But even advanced tools can’t tell you who owns it – or what it means to the organization in terms of risk.”. IT or security teams don’t always understand the nuances of the security and communication of these devices.

Security Awareness 68

Security Awareness IoT Risk Healthcare 68

SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2024

March Madness is a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to deploy phishing lures, malicious apps, and social engineering tactics," warns Krishna Vishnubhotla, VP of Product Strategy at mobile security firm Zimperium. The emotional investment and spike in online activity create a perfect storm that organizations need to protect against."

Cybersecurity 93

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Phishing Mobile 93

LRQA Nettitude Labs

MARCH 22, 2023

This article provides an introduction to covert entry assessments, and will address the many factors to consider when deciding on a pretext for physical social engineering. It also includes a story from a real engagement focusing on both the human side of physical security and how a common vulnerability can be exploited and remediated.

Social Engineering 52

Social Engineering Engineering Penetration Testing Security Awareness 52

Security Boulevard

JUNE 16, 2023

The post AI may not Destroy the World, but There are Other Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Risk 105

Risk Social Engineering Antivirus Authentication 105

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The post How Brand Protection Can Address the Risk of GAN Deepfakes appeared first on Security Boulevard. But in the very near future, deepfake attacks waged against businesses will be unlikely to put a smile on anyone’s face. I’ll describe the technology behind deepfakes, known as.

Risk 105

Risk Technology Social Engineering Engineering 105

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2022

If leadership doesn’t adopt strong security practices, chances are good that same attitude trickles down throughout the rest of the company, resulting in a greater risk of insider threats. “A The post How Poor Security Culture Leads to Insider Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. A strong cybersecurity.

Risk 97

Risk Cybersecurity Password Management Social Engineering 97

Security Boulevard

JUNE 29, 2023

The role of the modern CISO today is just as much about managing technical solutions as it is about communicating risk to key decision-making stakeholders. The post A Guide to Articulating Risk: Speaking the Language of the Stakeholder appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Risk 59

Risk CISO Social Engineering Security Awareness 59

Jane Frankland

AUGUST 18, 2020

trillion in global value will be at risk from cyberattacks. Whilst this is concerning, when talking to executives outside of security, like I did on a recent masterclass with Nowcomm , it’s vital they understand of the following: 1. Most organisations don’t define what risk means to them, which ironically is a threat.

Cyber Risk 100

Cyber Risk Risk Cybersecurity Technology 100

Security Through Education

MARCH 4, 2024

In fact, it is something I do almost every day as a Human Risk Analyst. In prepping for my speech, I realized that the techniques I daily use as a certified social engineer equipped me more than I realized. Influence Techniques At Social-Engineer, you may often hear or read about us referring to “Influence Techniques.”

Social Engineering 105

Social Engineering Engineering Risk Security Awareness 105

Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

Category News, Social Engineering. Risk Level. All of the attacks were carried out with relatively simple phishing and social engineering techniques. The hacker used another “easy” technique that goes after the weakest link in any company’s security - the employee. The common theme? Click the logo below to get started.

Social Engineering 105

Social Engineering Authentication Engineering Phishing 105

Security Through Education

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Importance of Security Education According to Proofpoint’s 2023’s Human Factor report , more than 99% of threats require human interaction to execute, such as enabling a macro, opening a file, following a link, or opening a malicious document. This means social engineering plays a crucial role in a successful attack.

Education 52

Education Social Engineering Engineering Security Awareness 52

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2024

This differentiation in putting IT front and center can create business risk and a security threat as leading-edge use of IT naturally offers up an enticing playing field for criminals and more opportunity for employees to make mistakes. The implications of a less than secure operating environment are far-reaching.

Marketing 103

Marketing Engineering Risk Password Management 103

Security Through Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Julie has spent the last 10 years building and enhancing Fortune 500 enterprise Security Awareness programs. Listen as they discuss using empathy to improve security awareness and the flaws in the “stupid user” philosophy. 140 – Empathetic Security with Julie Rinehart. – Feb 15, 2021. The post Ep.

Social Engineering 98

Social Engineering Security Awareness Education Engineering 98

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

6clicks today announced it has integrated its namesake governance, risk and compliance management (GRC) platform with generative AI to make it simpler to create policies. The 6clicks platform is based on an artificial intelligence (AI) engine it developed with the GPT-3 platform created by OpenAI.

Artificial Intelligence 121

Artificial Intelligence Government Engineering Risk 121

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2022

A recent experience highlighted that security awareness training and most alerts to users about unsafe practices may be making the error of being too general. An alert came in one morning about a security alert generated by my device. Security Awareness Training Improvements Coming. “As That’s a good start.

Security Awareness 119

Security Awareness Education Social Engineering Malware 119

CSO Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2021

But, as traditional infrastructure evolves to a mix of bare metal, virtual, cloud, and container environments, security teams are increasingly finding it challenging to keep up with the shifting risks, compliance requirements, tools, and architectural changes introduced by new technologies.

Architecture 94

Architecture Security Awareness Technology Engineering 94

Cisco Security

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Launch defense-focused initiatives focused on areas like identity management and governance, security monitoring and intelligence (to detect and alert for unusual account activity), credential management, and asset quarantine solutions.

Ransomware 121

Ransomware Architecture Engineering Threat Detection 121

CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Any time an organization shifts an employee’s workspace and network usage, they may be less adept at identifying phishing attacks, social engineering or other security threats. The key to mitigating the human risk factor in hybrid workforce cybersecurity is education. To read this article in full, please click here

Social Engineering 109

Social Engineering Phishing Education Security Awareness 109

Security Boulevard

APRIL 9, 2021

Employees are a vital part of the security strategy. Security Awareness Training the foundation of a Cyberculture Life and work as we know it is changing as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, and cybercriminals are using this to their advantage.

Security Awareness 88

Security Awareness Education Cyber threats Cyber Attacks 88

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This helps to explain the rise of social engineering attacks , especially with phishing. Earlier this year, Ballistic Ventures invested $7 million in Nudge Security because of its focus on the modern workforce. This startup takes an interesting approach to security. See the Top Employee Security Awareness Training Tools.

Cybersecurity 139

Cybersecurity Risk Technology Ransomware 139

BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

This could include malware that antivirus and security solutions can’t detect; a secure internet connection to prevent tracing; initial access to victim companies’ networks or mailboxes (which is also key to many ransomware infections); effective social engineering content; fraudulent content hosting, and more.

Social Engineering 52

Social Engineering Cybercrime Data privacy Engineering 52

SecureWorld News

MAY 19, 2020

SecureWorld recently covered a theory from Internet Security Alliance senior director Josh Higgins that remote work could help solve the cybersecurity talent gap: "Most employees are seeing positive outcomes from teleworking, including increased efficiency and lower risk of burnout. What are the security risks of the remote workforce?

Cybersecurity 97

Cybersecurity Security Awareness Risk Social Engineering 97

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Fraud often takes place through social engineering against customers logging in from where they always log in, from a device they have always used. The post Fraud Detection: Time is Not on Our Side appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Social Engineering 69

Social Engineering Engineering Security Awareness Risk 69

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Industry-specific rules: Check relevant regulations on a regular basis to verify data security compliance , and use DLP to protect sensitive data and reduce regulatory risks. Analyze the storage’s security protocols and scalability. Well-informed employees can better identify and respond to security threats.

Backups 131

Backups Encryption Data breaches Risk 131

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Clearly, companies and individuals should not rely exclusively on built-in security. Of course, it does not mean you should not use those tools, but nothing replaces security awareness training , active monitoring , regular pentesting , and threat hunting. This is basic role management.

Antivirus 117

Antivirus Software Malware Phishing 117

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Scott Register, VP of Security Solutions at Keysight Technologies, discusses this trend: "Deepfake technology to date has resulted in political confusion, internet chatter, and some amusing mashup videos, but expect this to change in the near term. Fostering workforce security education at all levels reduces risk.

Cybersecurity 92

Cybersecurity Cyber Insurance Insurance Social Engineering 92

BH Consulting

OCTOBER 2, 2023

European Cybersecurity Month is upon us, and that can be a good hook for awareness-raising campaigns. Several experts believe we need to take a fresh look at the language we use in security. Otherwise, we risk failing to help messages reach, and resonate with, their intended audiences. Professor Baines is far from a lone voice.

Cybersecurity 75

Cybersecurity Scams Cyber threats Security Awareness 75