The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

We may think we know how to recognize a social engineering attack or phishing email, but with the amount of information available to attackers through open platforms and stolen information, they may know far more about us than we realize. I always recommend, if there’s an option with multi factor authentication, to NOT go by SMS.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. Traditionally, this approach to authentication delivers a unique code to a user's email or phone, which is then inputted following the account password. SMS-based MFA MFA via SMS (i.e.,

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

There are additional safety measures you can (and should) take to teach your child as they grow, things like installing virus protection, enabling multi-factor authentication, using password managers, and raising awareness about phishing scams. Make it a family conversation.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Making a cybersecurity list, checking it twice This year, give yourself the gift of peace of mind by following our Core 4 behaviors: Protect each account with a unique, complex password that is at least 12 characters long—and use a password manager! Use multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) for any account that allows it.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 21, 2021

Most people are unaware that they can trace back the majority of the past decade’s most notorious cyberattacks to compromised passwords as the source of entry. In some instances, a company’s IAM framework includes a robust password security policy, often comprised of both technology and security awareness training on password best practices.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Specific security protocols will vary by company, but a few common threats should appear in every company's onboarding training. Phishing is one such concept, as only 53% of employees in 2021 could correctly define it, down from 63% in 2020. Make security awareness training relevant.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

A lot of changes were made after Operation Aurora, and Charlet said Google will have an exciting announcement next month to coordinate with Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The panelist also agreed that increased cybersecurity awareness and action at home leads to better security awareness at work—and vice versa.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2019

In the spirit of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), my colleague Ashvin Kamaraju wrote about how organizations can use fundamental controls to secure their information technology. Effective digital security doesn’t end at “Secure IT,” however. Building a Robust Security Culture.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

When openly available to the public, such information can be gathered and exploited in phishing, BEC and impersonation campaigns to craft more convincing scams. For starters, Sadler recommends that companies enable multi-factor authentication to secure access to key accounts and systems.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

Each account should also be protected with a strong password and businesses should provide users with anti-malware and anti-virus software. . More importantly, organizations should deliver frequent and regular security awareness training. One of the best ways to address this is by advocating for the use of password managers.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Sample data classification from Proofpoint’s dashboard Train Employees on Their Roles in Data Security To initiate employee data security training, first examine the organization’s particular risk landscape and regulatory requirements.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In today's digital landscape, organizations seek to bolster security and mitigate phishing due to the growing cyber security threats. Cisco Duo has partnered with KnowBe4, a leader in security awareness training, by integrating our Single Sign-On (SSO) product with the KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training platform.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 28, 2021

And yet, for all of its sophistication, Nobelium also engages in routine phishing campaigns to get a foothold in targeted organizations. “Once again, we are seeing how modern cyber crime is targeting more than just individuals or small organizations,” observes Erich Kron, security awareness advocate at KnowBe4.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 4, 2023

And make no mistake, password authentication is critical technology. It is the bedrock on which security is built. Fail at authentication and it doesn’t matter how “military-grade” your encryption is or if you patch twice a day before flossing, you’re toast.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Whether manifesting itself in a sophisticated phishing email or as a calculated series of conversations between employees and seemingly innocuous or "legitimate" parties with ulterior motives, a social engineering attack can have dire consequences. Embrace the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA) as a baseline defense tactic.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 28, 2023

Investing in passwords, investing in people Chrysta: You’ve talked about ensuring that people are protected not just by investing in security technology, but also in human behavior and security awareness. Humans are not the weakest link in information security. I’ve fallen for a phish.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Data Security & Threat Detection Framework The data security and threat detection framework serves as the foundation for data protection plans, protecting intellectual property, customer data, and employee information. Is multi-factor authentication established, and are staff instructed on how to use it?

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 12, 2022

companies on their security posture to putting bounties on the more active and notorious threat actors. Despite all this, the threat of the Russian gangs continues to hang over the United States and is unlikely to disappear anytime soon, according to Erich Kron, security awareness advocate at security training firm KnowBe4.

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SC Magazine

MAY 28, 2021

The Russian state-sponsored hackers behind the SolarWinds supply chain attack relied on a decidedly more cybercrime-styled playbook for their latest reported attack, launching a sweeping phishing campaign designed to distribute malware to organizations via weaponized communications sent from a compromised email marketing account.

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