eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2022

Companies spend a staggering amount of money on cybersecurity products to defend their networks and data from hackers, but a couple of industry pros say that money is wasted if companies don’t change their internal cybersecurity culture. In 2004, the global cybersecurity market was worth just $3.5 trillion by 2025.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Global inflation can have, and is having, a significant impact on cybersecurity. As prices rise, organizations may be tempted to cut back on cybersecurity spending, making them more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Additionally, inflation can make it more difficult for organizations to keep up with the latest cybersecurity threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 14, 2021

Phishing exercises are an important tool towards promoting security awareness in an organization. However, any social engineer can devise a marvelously deceptive message with an irresistible link that only the most tech-savvy person would spot as a phishing test. This blog was written by an independent guest blogger.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Therefore, it’s crucial that small businesses make cybersecurity a top priority. What drives more cybersecurity attacks on small businesses? Small businesses are on the target list of hackers mainly because they focus less on security. On average, SMBs and small businesses allocate 5%-20% of their total budget to security.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Social engineering attacks have long been a threat to businesses worldwide, statistically comprising roughly 98% of cyberattacks worldwide. Given the much more psychologically focused and methodical ways that social engineering attacks can be conducted, it makes spotting them hard to do.

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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. However, security awareness training should not be a one size fits all approach.

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BH Consulting

MAY 23, 2023

Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Say it again, I double dare you Anyone familiar with phishing and social engineering will know scammers often use psychological tricks to get victims to divulge personal data. This ENISA report covers key threats.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 1, 2023

When it comes to cybersecurity, the use of automatic protection tools is half the battle. Any organization with a well-guarded security perimeter is low-hanging fruit as long as its employees fall for phishing hoaxes. That being said, security awareness training is indispensable these days.

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Phishing attacks are one of the main cyber threats involving mistakes by workers. So, let’s take a look at notable phishing awareness training providers. An aware employee is less likely to fall for a phishing scam. Apart from that, you can test your employees using a simulated phishing awareness campaign.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2021

For better or worse, the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we work and our corresponding cybersecurity needs. And this requires securing our networks for the new normal of IT infrastructures. Reducing human error to alleviate cybersecurity risk can be done through a few different approaches. Article by Beau Peters.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The growing risks leave us with the fact that cybersecurity education is not a matter of choice anymore – it’s a matter of necessity. Also, there is a shortage of cybersecurity skills in the world, which makes it a plentiful field to make a career. The list will save your time and make a choice easier.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

Organizations operating in today's interconnected world face significant cyber threats which necessitate constant vigilance in safeguarding their sensitive data and digital assets. This involves implementing multiple security measures to fortify systems against diverse cyber threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2022

Cybersecurity is a hot boardroom topic at most companies, regardless of industry. In this context, the prime risks are the responsibility and role of employees in ensuring data and information security. That’s why, when discussing cybersecurity, we come across terms like human factor, human error, and insider threat.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 7, 2023

The downside of ISSAF is that it is no longer updated, and keeping up to date is critical in an ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. Along with threat hunting , it’s a practice that can’t be done by tools alone; it requires a human element. Like all methodologies, it covers all stages from pretest to reporting.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 27, 2021

See if you agree with this statement: cybersecurity awareness is a continuing effort , not a month-long cram session. In today's connected environment, there are a large number of evolving cyber threats putting your organization at risk. Security awareness and how you talk about cybersecurity.

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Webroot

JANUARY 19, 2022

Being aware is the first step towards protecting your business. Security awareness training (SAT) can help. What is Security Awareness Training? Security awareness training is a proven, knowledge-based approach to empowering employees to recognize and avoid security compromises while using business devices.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Here are our picks for the top 20 cybersecurity software vendors plus 10 honorable mentions – with the caveat that at least a couple of those 30 companies are likely to merge.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Phishing Threats Are Increasing in Scale and Sophistication Phishing remains one of the most dangerous and widespread cybersecurity threats. Source: IBM Security: Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023) According to recent research, the number of phishing attacks vastly outpaces all other cyber threats.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. This is one of the most widespread cyber threats, making up at least 27% of all malware incidents as per Verizon’s annual DBIR report (2020). Ransomware. Mitigating malware.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

It simplifies operations by lowering the chance of configuration conflicts and misconfigurations or oversights that could affect security. It also allows for centralized tracking of firewall activity, which simplifies threat detection and response. Why It Matters Preventing social engineering attacks requires user awareness.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. Ransomware is one of the most widespread cyber threats, making up at least 27% of all malware incidents as per Verizon’s annual DBIR report (2020). Ransomware. Author: Ashley Lukehart.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 16, 2019

How to secure information privacy: Create a cybersecurity policy to define the parameters by which the system can recognize sensitive information. Lack of Security Training for Employees One of the leading Microsoft Office 365 security issues is not cyberattacks – it’s human error.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 18, 2024

The social engineering tactics are highly tailored to build trust before delivering sophisticated malware. The campaign executed by Mint Sandstorm exhibits a high level of sophistication and strategic targeting," said Ngoc Bui, Cybersecurity Expert at Menlo Security.

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