Jane Frankland

APRIL 15, 2025

Instead of focusing on accessible, impactful solutions like human risk management, we gravitate toward shiny new technologiestools and systems that feel exciting, measurable, and comfortably within our domain of expertise. The hard truth is that technology alone cant fix the root causes of cyber risk.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 9, 2025

Most aviation processes are heavily digitized, and in the wake of new cyber threats, airlines and the broader sector must prioritize cybersecurity more than ever before. Comprehensive risk assessments across information and operational technology (OT) systems lay the groundwork for targeted defenses.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Cybercriminals know this, which is why phishing attacks account for more than 80% of reported security incidents and why 54% of companies say their data breaches were caused by “negligent employees. ”. This kind of cost-effective program can help your employees to understand cyber threats.

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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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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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SecureWorld News

MARCH 31, 2025

But in the face of modern cyber threats, including ransomware that specifically seeks out and deletes backups, that mindset can be catastrophic. According to Ken Dunham, Director of Cyber Threat at Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU): "Ransomware continues to rage, using tactics to discover and delete backups to force a payout.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

Critical Start today released its biannual Cyber Intelligence Report, featuring the top threats observed in the first half of 2023 and emerging cybersecurity trends impacting the healthcare, financial services, and state and local government industries.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Like the pigs' different houses, weak defenses crumble under pressure, but well-constructed, fortified infrastructures are vital for withstanding today's sophisticated cyber threats. Ensure your organization builds a "brick house" of security to stay protected!

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 9, 2023

A Data Privacy Impact Assessment, or DPIA , is a formal assessment of the privacy risks of your data processing activities. The purpose of conducting a DPIA is to identify and assess the potential impact of these risks on individuals’ rights and freedoms from your proposed processing operations. DPIA starting point.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The Growing Need for Cybersecurity Awareness Training (SAT) In todays rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, organizations are increasingly recognizing the critical importance of Cyber Security Awareness Training (SAT) as a fundamental defense strategy.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 16, 2021

Firewalls, anti-virus, endpoint protection, and security awareness all form a foundation of protection against cyber threats. An important piece of a proactive strategy ties into threat hunting and response,” said Mat Gangwer, Senior Director of Managed Threat Response at Sophos.

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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.

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Herjavec Group

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Educating employees and implementing a training solution can reduce the risk of a security breach by up to 70%. Startling stats like these are the best way to gain attention and raise awareness around an important cause. If you’re a CISO or security leader, then share this information with your CEO and board members.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 17, 2023

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.

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Mitnick Security

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Reduce cyber risks with security awareness training. Help employees spot phishing, social engineering, and cyber threats before damage occurs.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Category Cybersecurity Fundamentals Risk Level. Back in 2020, these protections looked like the cybersecurity functions provided by firewalls, security awareness training, and cybersecurity audits. If you wanted to protect this information, what would you do to protect everything? Think of your organization as a castle.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 10, 2025

This access increases the potential impact of an insider threat. Lack of AI security awareness: While companies are increasingly investing in cybersecurity, few are prepared for AI-powered attacks from within. What can companies do to mitigate insider AI risks? AI vs. AI defense The best way to fight AI-driven threats?

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

NBC News reported the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warned “every organization in the United States is at risk from cyber threats,” adding to the chorus of warnings previously issued by. The post How to Prepare as Russia-Ukraine Situation Escalates appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Appknox

OCTOBER 18, 2022

As we are in the midst of the October Cybersecurity Awareness Month of 2022, all of us need to be more cautious than ever regarding the risks surrounding an increasingly complex and lethal cyber threat landscape.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2025

Phishing plays straight out of the cybercrime playbook "March Madness brings heightened cybersecurity risks this year, especially with the expansion of sports gambling beyond traditional office pools creating new attack vectors for credential harvesting and financial fraud," warns J. Awareness and vigilance.

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Webroot

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Meanwhile, the global rise in sophisticated ransomware threats and geo-political tensions are escalating cyber threats. Insight from OpenText Security Solutions’ 2022 Global Ransomware SMB Survey sheds light on security priorities, concerns and posture. This worry is heightened by increasing geopolitical tensions.

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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.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 4, 2021

However, the fundamental starting point of any organisation’s security infrastructure must be a trained and aware workforce, who understand their responsibility in keeping business data safe. Oliver Paterson, Product Expert, VIPRE Security Awareness Training and Safesend , explains.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 6, 2021

But, the issues around cybersecurity are here to stay, and the gas pedal must not be eased – especially with the increased risks associated with continued remote working. If anything, security should be more reinforced now than ever before to ensure all aspects of a business are secure. But this isn’t the case.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2024

On top of this, a significant 41% of victims opted to pay the ransom, which is a difficult decision that's fraught with its own respective complexities and risks. As these incidents grow in sophistication, they exploit vulnerabilities in security systems, often outpacing the ability of organizations to respond effectively.

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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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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Security Awareness Training Strategist at Proofpoint. Security Awareness Finding #1: training programs need improving. The State of the Phish research found that nearly every organization surveyed has some sort of security awareness training. Security Awareness Finding #2: what phishing attacks lead to.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This initiative, backed by a substantial $500 million investment, sets forth a series of nation-leading proposed regulations for hospitals, bolstering their defenses against ever-evolving cyber threats. These draft regulations build upon the statewide cybersecurity strategy Governor Hochul released in August.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 30, 2023

Seasoned CISOs/CSOs understand the importance of effectively communicating cyber risk and the need for investment in cybersecurity defense to the board of directors. One key aspect of successful communication is understanding the business objectives and risk appetite of the organization.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Engineering teams can also speak a different language from the folks in IT, so organizations should tailor their risk discovery and remediation efforts for each environment that must be protected. Develop and deliver centralized security functions and services via an Operational Security Stack to ensure consistent adoption and adherence.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2024

As March Madness unfolds, users will need to apply a full-court press defense against ever-more sophisticated cyber threats. A little extra vigilance can go a long way in keeping the tournament experience an enjoyable one. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

However, emerging technology will also provide a new target for cyber bad actors. Connected cars at risk of cyber attack. Researchers studied 29 real-world scenarios based on the DREAD threat model for qualitative risk analysis. Over 17% of all attack vectors examined were high risk.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Of the numerous security frameworks available to help companies protect against cyber-threats, many consider ISO 27001 to be the gold standard.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 23, 2022

North Korea Cyber Threat Group ‘Lazarus’ Targets M1 Mac with Signed Executables. and later are protected, as long as the user has basic security awareness, Peter Kalnai, a senior malware researcher for ESET, told the cybersecurity publication. Code Signing Risks and Containers: What You Need to Know. Long History.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 10, 2022

Working with personal data in today’s cyber threat landscape is inherently risky. It’s possible to de-risk work scenarios involving personal data by carrying out a classic risk assessment of an organization’s … (more…). Related: The dangers of normalizing encryption for government use.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Cybersecurity professionals stand on the frontlines, ever-vigilant against an increasing tide of cyber threats. They must recognise the scam patterns that may threaten a business’s data and take a unified approach to prevent data loss and mitigate cyber threats.

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