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Overheard at the SANS Security Awareness Summit 2022

The State of Security

People have become the primary attack vector for cyber attackers around the world. As the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report 2022 indicates, it is humans rather than technology that now represent the greatest risk to organizations.

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Overheard at the SANS Security Awareness Summit 2022

Security Boulevard

People have become the primary attack vector for cyber attackers around the world. As the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report 2022 indicates, it is humans rather than technology that now represent the greatest risk to organizations.

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Adapting Security Awareness to the Post-Pandemic World

Security Boulevard

It's time for Security Awareness to adapt by thinking Cyber The transition to working from home, as well as the necessary technological change, has had an effect on businesses all over the world. Current approaches to human user security are antiquated, infrequent, complex or patronising.

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New York Takes Bold Stance Against Hospital Cyber Attacks

SecureWorld News

Hospitals will be required to implement comprehensive cybersecurity programs, including vulnerability assessments, access controls, and security awareness training for their employees. The incident highlighted the growing threat of cyberattacks to healthcare organizations, which are increasingly reliant on technology to deliver care.

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Mitigation Strategies for Cyber Attacks at Your Small Business

SiteLock

If you’re wondering how to protect your small business against a cyber attack, you’re not alone. Almost 60% of cyber attack victims are small businesses, and within two years of the first attack, the likelihood that a small business will experience another is approximately 28%. A Step-by-Step Guide to Mitigation.

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The Impact of AI on Social Engineering Cyber Attacks

SecureWorld News

By appealing to these traits, attackers can convince users to unwittingly provide them with access to critical systems or highly sensitive information. Even the most security-aware and technologically apt teams can fall victim to a sophisticated attack like this.

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Secure Web Browsing – How to Remove the Headache

Jane Frankland

They’ve broken it down simply and curated a selection of free learning resources – training videos, email templates, virtual backgrounds, and sharable images – all from their security awareness content library. So, let’s begin by examining what secure web browsing is and why it matters.