article thumbnail

US DoJ announces the creation of Cyber Fellowship Program

Security Affairs

The training will provide details about cybersecurity-related cases such as operations of state-sponsored threat actors and cybercrime organizations and related TTPs. ” The program will require all trainees to secure a Top Secret security clearance and commit for the entire duration of the program (three years).

article thumbnail

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month – What it Really Means for WordPress Users

SiteLock

This includes employee education and training by putting the focus on risk management, prevention, and how to stay calm if the worst does happen. Recognizing and Combating Cybercrime. Unfortunately, cybercrime has become common in today’s “Internet of Things” world, and cyber criminals aren’t simply going to stop. Week 3 – Oct.

article thumbnail

GUEST ESSAY: Until we eliminate passwords, follow these 4 sure steps to password hygiene

The Last Watchdog

More Americans than ever are working remotely and seeking out entertainment online, and this increase of internet activity has fueled a dramatic spike in cybercrime. Silo your risk by generating a unique password for each of your online accounts. With so much critical data now stored in the cloud, how can people protect their accounts?

Passwords 244