SecureWorld News

APRIL 18, 2024

The National Cybersecurity Alliance has launched Cybersecure My Business, a training program for non-technical owners and operators of small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) on how to manage cyber risk in their business. Visit Cybersecure My Business for more information and to join the waitlist for the training program.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 13, 2024

When it comes to strengthening the cyber defenses of a K12 school or university, the. The post Interview: How Awareness Training Protects Schools from Cyberattacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2022

leaving organizations vulnerable to cyber threats. Meanwhile, 200,000 well-trained and technically skilled military service members are discharged each year. While veterans are well-suited to transition into cybersecurity, there is often a disconnect when raising awareness about these opportunities and outlining paths to entry.

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The State of Security

MAY 17, 2021

To mitigate the risks posed by cyber criminals, organizations must secure and protect their proprietary and sensitive information. They must also commit to training their employees to do their part to protect proprietary and sensitive information.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Acohido to share his ideas about the current cyber threat landscape, the biggest threats for businesses today, the role of AI and machine learning in cyberattacks and cyberdefence, and the most effective methods for companies to protect themselves. Erin: How has the cyber threat landscape evolved since you first got into cybersecurity?

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Employee security awareness is the most important defense against data breaches. Create security awareness for employees. One of the most important ways to protect against data breaches is to increase employee security awareness. With proper training, employees can prevent these attacks before they happen.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

As we navigate through 2024, the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, bringing new challenges for both businesses and individual consumers. This new wave of malware infections serves as a stark reminder for businesses and individuals to strengthen their cyber defenses.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

5, 2023 – Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration kicked off Cybersecurity Month in Massachusetts with the announcement of $1,136,911 in funding to develop a new cybersecurity training center at MassBay Community College and support the existing center at Bridgewater State University. Worcester, Mass.,

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 21, 2023

Unfortunately, cyber threats continue to develop and yet there is a shortage of experts that can help in spreading awareness and fighting the growth of cyber threats. Immersive technology can greatly help in this problem since it can train staff and spread cybersecurity awareness.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 2, 2024

Some 74 percent of cyber breaches are caused by human factors, including errors, stolen credentials, misuse of access privileges, or social engineering. Implementing effective training to teach users and partners how to spot and sidestep BEC traps. New AI risks have lit a fire under IT teams. I’ll keep watch and keep reporting.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Increasing security awareness: key tasks and approaches Organizations face a number of pressing challenges in raising cybersecurity awareness: Ensure safe remote work: Yes, the pandemic may be fading from our immediate concerns, but the hybrid work mode has become commonplace, and many companies do not want to let it go.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 8, 2023

Various industries, particularly those that have been recently targeted the most by cyber attackers (such as critical infrastructure and even governmental entities) have increased their need for hiring cybersecurity talent. Take it from there to start investing in your current team and focus on training! Train prospects.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Curricula, an Atlanta based security company, is offering a free training in Cybersecurity for Small and Medium Business (SMBs) employees. The security awareness training will be offered in a virtual mode designed to defend organizations holding an employee count of over 1000 employees. Cannot secure endpoints.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 9, 2021

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. Instead, they need to encourage their employees to work mindfully and responsibly on the frontlines of cyber defence.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 17, 2020

In a majority of cases, DoD has not completed the cybersecurity training and awareness tasks it set out to. Similarly, the 2015 Cyber Discipline plan outlined 17 goals related to detecting and eliminating preventable vulnerabilities from DoD's networks by the end of 2018. GAO found that DoD has met only six of those.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 17, 2023

Even the most well-protected companies can be susceptible to attacks if they are not careful about a proactive approach towards cyber security. Related: Why timely training is a must-have That’s why businesses of all sizes need to understand the biggest cybersecurity weaknesses and take steps to mitigate them.

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Webroot

AUGUST 6, 2021

But with cyberattacks at an all-time high, 63% of companies have kept their cybersecurity trainings at the same level that it was at the end of 2019. Tackling Cyber Threats. In fact, research shows that Webroot® Security Awareness Training improves cyber resilience and helps defend against cyberattacks.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The human element plays such a pivotal role in cybersecurity that the theme for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022 centers around “See Yourself in Cyber.” At a business level, one of the most powerful ways to strengthen your security strategy is to invest in and improve cybersecurity training and awareness programs—here’s why.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 8, 2021

If you hadn’t noticed by now , we are in the first week of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which, according to the Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency in the United States, means that we should all consider how people, organizations, and businesses can “be cyber smart” this year and ahead.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 4, 2023

Phishing remains one of the top cyber threats faced by organizations, and as phishing scams become more sophisticated, security leaders need clearer insights into phishing risks across their industry and geography to prioritize defenses. After a full year of training, rates for most industries dropped below 5%.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Cybersecurity training has steadily gained traction in corporate settings over the past decade, and rightfully so. In response to continuing waves of data breaches and network disruptions, companies have made a concerted effort and poured substantial resources into promoting data security awareness among employees, suppliers and clients.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 6, 2022

Helping your employees counter these tactics begins with education – making them aware of the potential threats and what to look for, as well as the consequences of their unintentional behavior. Cybersecurity training is critical for all of your employees in building this awareness. . Provide ongoing training .

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In today’s digital age, businesses face an ever-increasing threat from cyber extortion attacks. Below, we explore the evolving landscape of cyber extortion attacks and highlight the role of CYPFER, a leading cybersecurity company, in helping businesses protect themselves.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In today’s technological world, educating people about cybersecurity awareness is an absolute necessity. These errors are not always entirely preventable, as some level of human error is inevitable, but proper training in cybersecurity awareness can greatly decrease the likelihood of human mistakes leading to data breaches.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Australian government has for the first time announced a cyber security skills program that will act as a $14.9 million initiative in training and hiring fresh batch of professional talent in Cybersecurity Science. The post Australian government announces Cyber Security skills program appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Using routine social engineering strategies, the cyber-thieves gathered information about key employees. But persuading a poorly trained help desk operator to provide a temporary password isn’t, unfortunately, out of the ordinary. How they steamrolled multi-factor authentication is a reason for pause.

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Threatpost

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Aamir Lakhani, researcher at FortiGuard Labs, explains why organizations must extend cyber-awareness training across the entire enterprise, from Luddites to the C-suite.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Major sporting events like the Super Bowl face elevated cyber risks due to the proliferation of connected networks and devices used by venues, teams, vendors, media, and attendees. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working closely with partners to assess and strengthen cyber protections. This year, the U.S.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 8, 2024

Could artificial intelligence (AI) be the key to outsmarting cyber threats in an increasingly connected world? Regarding cybersecurity, AI is transforming cyber defence by quickly analysing terabytes of data, detecting anomalies and patterns which may indicate cyberattacks, and blocking them in real-time.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This grant to CyberTrust Massachusetts will help support cybersecurity resiliency in our cities and towns while bringing new students into the field through training and career development opportunities.”

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Spinone

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Phishing attacks are one of the main cyber threats involving mistakes by workers. Arranging training for your employees is a great way to protect your company against phishing and its expensive and time-consuming consequences.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 30, 2023

As businesses increasingly rely on technology to store and manage sensitive information, the risks associated with cyber attacks continue to rise. The post The Human Factor in Threat Simulation: Testing Employee Awareness and Training Effectiveness appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 13, 2021

However 2FA is not a panacea and just like cyber awareness training, it is just one part of a total protection program. Two-factor authentication (2FA) is certainly a best practice for corporate security, but cybercriminals are also quite good at defeating it, often without a user’s knowledge. Assessing the risk […].

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

With October fast approaching, we are reminded by Cybersecurity Awareness Month that cybersecurity affects everyone and is everyone’s responsibility. This is why organizations are focusing more and more on implementing cybersecurity awareness training to improve cyber hygiene and behaviors across their entire workforce.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 10, 2023

Instilling a culture of cyber security at your organization requires your people to maintain a high level of knowledge and awareness about cyber security risks—and that takes an effective, impactful, and ongoing security awareness program.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 25, 2021

Standard cybersecurity awareness training won’t be effective with developers, experts say. The training must be tailored to address the specific cyber risks surrounding the software development lifecycle. To read this article in full, please click here (Insider Story)

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Webroot

JUNE 13, 2022

Operating in this environment means our present and future generations need to understand the importance of being aware of the benefits and risks of an interconnected world. Establishing a cyber resilient mindset is the first step towards navigating and thriving in this digital-first world. Cyber Resilience patch program.

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