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KnowBe4 CEO Stu Sjouwerman talks IPO, and ‘strengthening that human firewall’

SC Magazine

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). The security awareness platform is what we started with. That’s the direction we’re going.

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Cyber Security Awareness and Risk Management

Spinone

How to Enhance Cyber Security Awareness and Cyber Intelligence Enterprise cyber security awareness and cyber risk management programs encircle a full range of actions required to protect corporate IT infrastructure and sensitive data. What are the benefits of cyber security awareness trainings?

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News Alert: INE Security enables CISOs to secure board support for cybersecurity training

The Last Watchdog

The breach was caused by a misconfigured web application firewall, which allowed an attacker to access sensitive data stored on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This incident underscores the importance of training employees on cloud security practices and the proper configuration of security tools.

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Enhancing Cybersecurity Awareness: A Comprehensive Guide

CyberSecurity Insiders

In our increasingly digital world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, cyber-security awareness has become an indispensable skill. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to create cybersecurity awareness and protect yourself and your digital assets from potential threats.

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23andMe sparks rethink about safeguarding data: on-premises vs. hybrid cloud strategies

IT Security Guru

This approach gives organisations direct control over their data and allows them to implement rigorous security protocols. For instance, by keeping genetic data on-site, an organisation like 23andMe is able to secure it behind multiple layers of firewalls and intrusion detection systems, reducing the risk of external breaches.

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Water plant’s missteps illustrates need for critical infrastructure security controls

SC Magazine

Further, all computers shared the same password for remote access and appeared to be connected directly to the Internet without any type of firewall protection installed,” the report continued. The post Water plant’s missteps illustrates need for critical infrastructure security controls appeared first on SC Media.

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No more snack attacks? Mondelez hopes new security training program can help prevent the next ‘NotPetya’

SC Magazine

Mondelez International, maker of such brands as Oreo, Ritz and Sour Patch Kids, is in the midst of rolling out a video-based security awareness and training program. Indeed, Nikolay Betov, information security officer at Mondelez, told SC media that this event “changed everything.”