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Difference between Cybersecurity and Information Security

CyberSecurity Insiders

Many of you get confused with terms cybersecurity and Information Security and think that both these words are same and synonymous. Instead, Information Security is a part of a cybersecurity program that focuses mainly on protecting data from breaches and damage.

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Shortage of Information Security Professionals

Security Boulevard

As data breaches at corporations, educational institutions, and government agencies continue to grow, so does the need. The post Shortage of Information Security Professionals appeared first on Security Boulevard. In recent years, there has been an exponential increase in high-profile data breaches.

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Difference between Information Security and Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity Insiders

There is a confusion among a few that the terms Information Security and Cybersecurity are the same as the two areas take the same strides to a large extent. Information Security- Protection of information and the information storing systems from unauthorized access accounts to Information Security.

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An educational robot security research

SecureList

” For instance, educational robots that connect to the internet and support video calls. Subject of the study: educational robot The toy is designed to educate and entertain children; it is an interactive device running the Android operating system. In other words, this is a “tablet on wheels.”

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An Empathic Approach to Security Education

Security Through Education

How can an empathic approach improve security education? The Importance of Security Education According to Proofpoint’s 2023’s Human Factor report , more than 99% of threats require human interaction to execute, such as enabling a macro, opening a file, following a link, or opening a malicious document. It has to be real.”

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Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) discloses data breach after ransomware attack

Security Affairs

The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) finally disclosed a data breach impacting students, past students, and teachers after the June attack. In June a ransomware attack hit the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE), now the organization disclosed a data breach.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Time For Improved Education, Better Practices, and Some Nice Give Aways

Joseph Steinberg

— When CyberSecurity Awareness month was first observed 17 years ago, relatively few people participated, and many educational observances were limited to extremely basic concepts – like informing people that anti-virus software should both be installed on every computer as well as regularly updated.

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