Webroot

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Security awareness training is one of the most straightforward ways to improve a business’ overall resilience against cyberattacks. To help you get started, here are our top 5 recommendations for starting your security awareness program so you can maximize the impact of your efforts. That is, when you get it just right.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, cybersecurity remains a top priority for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. From advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) to the continued evolution of ransomware and cyberattacks, the coming year is sure to bring significant developments in the world of cybersecurity.

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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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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

With this in mind, security and IT teams must adjust their strategies to effectively manage this new hybrid workforce at scale. An important aspect of this change involves training your employees on cybersecurity hygiene. The key to mitigating the human risk factor in hybrid workforce cybersecurity is education.

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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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Security Through Education

MARCH 4, 2024

In prepping for my speech, I realized that the techniques I daily use as a certified social engineer equipped me more than I realized. Influence Techniques At Social-Engineer, you may often hear or read about us referring to “Influence Techniques.” Written by: Josten Peña Human Risk Analyst at Social-Engineer, LLC

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SecureWorld News

MAY 19, 2020

Working from home can be great for cybersecurity professionals, too. What are the security risks of the remote workforce? According to a survey of 6,000 employees by Kaspersky, 73% of employees working remotely "have not yet received any specific cybersecurity awareness guidance or training from their employer.".

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Security Through Education

APRIL 18, 2021

In this episode of the SECurity Awareness Series of the SEPodcast , Chris Hadnagy and Ryan MacDougall are joined by Ashley Rose , the CEO of Living Security. Listen in as they discuss the best methods to teach cybersecurity awareness, as well as the unique advantages when using escape rooms to do so.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2022

Twenty years ago, Saturday Night Live nailed a tendency in IT to be overly absorbed in tech-speak and to do a poor job of educating users. A recent experience highlighted that security awareness training and most alerts to users about unsafe practices may be making the error of being too general. I was intrigued. Echoes of Y2K.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

This day serves as an annual reminder to increase awareness and education for leaders, IT decision-makers and the general public on the importance of identity management. Why is identity management and security important in 2023? “In Security awareness programs for all employees.

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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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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Social engineering schemes continue to flourish, making their way into company inboxes with the intent to mislead employees into downloading malicious software. But for employees not educated about such attacks, or anyone busy and rushing to get their job done, it’s easy for mistakes to happen.

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Security Through Education

DECEMBER 8, 2021

And while we recognize this is a problem that affects everyone in all professions, this type of burnout is severely affecting the cybersecurity community. According to the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIIS) 2020/21 State of the Profession report, job stress keeps 51% of cybersecurity professionals up at night.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 24, 2021

This event supports the idea that all organizations need to educate and phish their employees regularly to ensure they are aware of and know how to spot and report socially-engineered emails,” said James McQuiggan, security awareness advocate at KnowBe4.

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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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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

PhishMe’s online forum provides a series of scenarios, landing pages, attachments and educational pages. This is a platform for security awareness training and simulated phishing tests focusing on the problem of social-engineering. A free test is provided for up-to 100 employees.

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The IT Security Guru caught up with Tarnveer Singh a CISO and finalist in the Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards 2023 for his thoughts on how to get more professionals involved in the cybersecurity industry: There are many ways we can inspire new cybersecurity professionals to join our industry.

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Herjavec Group

MAY 19, 2022

Conduct regular social engineering tests on your employees to actively demonstrate where improvements need to be made. Hackers are routinely attempting novel ways to infiltrate corporate networks so it’s important to ensure that your employees are aware of how their online behavior can make them – and you – more vulnerable.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 28, 2022

A strong security awareness education can set the right foundational knowledge to educate users on how to spot clues that indicate a phishing email despite the clever social engineering tactics employed. Use the Proofpoint Phishing Awareness Kit to raise phishing awareness and educate your users.

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Webroot

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Hackers, never at a loss for creative deception, have engineered new tactics for exploiting the weakest links in the cybersecurity chain: ourselves! Social engineering and business email compromise (BEC) are two related cyberattack vectors that rely on human error to bypass the technology defenses businesses deploy to deter malware.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

This method involves using emails, social media, instant messaging, and other platforms to manipulate users into revealing personal information or performing actions that can lead to network compromise, data loss, or financial harm. social engineering tactics and strange sender behaviors), they also use artificial intelligence algorithms.

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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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IT Security Guru

MARCH 29, 2023

As important as it is, cybersecurity awareness training might not seem like the most exciting thing in the world, but when it involves plots to rival your favourite network crime dramas, expertly crafted cinematography, and characters to root for? However, it pays off; the show has real, dedicated fans.

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SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

Each year, a select pool of experts from the cybersecurity community sets hours aside to review hundreds of entries received for the SC Trust and Excellence Awards. Below is our esteemed panel of SC Awards judges, contributing from health care, engineering, finance, education, manufacturing, nonprofit and consulting, among others.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

Jordan Fischer , Partner at Constangy and frequent instructor and speaker for SecureWorld, said the USPS incident shows that attacks are not always sophisticated or technical, and that humans are still the weakest link when it comes to cybersecurity. This was a not an incredibly technical attack.

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SC Magazine

JULY 12, 2021

We often hear about security awareness training’s role in maintaining proper cyber hygiene, but what about privacy awareness programs? Still, the various privacy laws on record typically do not specify precisely how training and education should be executed, so a lot is still left up to the organization.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Cybersecurity conferences aren’t usually places where you expect to feel better about the world, but IRISSCON 2022 struck a surprisingly hopeful tone. Mikko Hyppönen, WithSecure chief research officer, looked back at security’s evolution over decades and reached an unexpected conclusion. “I Cybersecurity focused on SMEs.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 22, 2021

On April 22, cybersecurity training and awareness company KnowBe4 launched an initial public offering, opening up sales of company stock to the public starting at $16 a share (that increased to just over $24 by the closing bell). KnowBe4 is primarily known for its cybersecurity trainings and education.

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SC Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

The abundance of personal information available online — including audio and video samples of business leaders — has already made it easier for threat actors to carry out social engineering attacks. However, by combining this data with deepfakes, cybercriminals can theoretically create almost undetectable phishing attacks.

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SC Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

As seen in this particular campaign, the attackers target high profile employees who may not be as technically- or cybersecurity-savvy, and may be more likely to be deceived into clicking on malicious links.”. This is why executives must hold themselves to the same security standards that they would want their own employees to meet.

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Security Through Education

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month taught us the importance of safe practices such as the use of multifactor authentication, strong passwords, and VPNs. Only through learning about the tactic’s scammers use can we truly continue to improve our own personal security. Images: [link].

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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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Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, the battle for privacy and security is relentless. While cybersecurity advice is often focused on technology like endpoint protection, firewalls and anti-virus, it’s important to remember that behind every breach is a human.

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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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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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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 27, 2021

See if you agree with this statement: cybersecurity awareness is a continuing effort , not a month-long cram session. This can rapidly overwhelm colleagues who might not be as familiar with cybersecurity 101 practices. Security awareness and how you talk about cybersecurity. It was also a lot of fun, too.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

This involves implementing multiple security measures to fortify systems against diverse cyber threats. It is essential to recognize that there is no one-size-fits-all solution in cybersecurity. Relying on a solitary security measure is akin to leaving an unlocked door that lures attackers into breaching your system.

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