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Top 12 Firewall Best Practices to Optimize Network Security

eSecurity Planet

It simplifies operations by lowering the chance of configuration conflicts and misconfigurations or oversights that could affect security. It also allows for centralized tracking of firewall activity, which simplifies threat detection and response. Why It Matters Preventing social engineering attacks requires user awareness.

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Phishing scheme shows CEOs may be ‘most valuable asset,’ and ‘greatest vulnerability’

SC Magazine

Benishti at IRONSCALES agreed that “there is definitely a subset of executives and upper-level management in the business world that does not practice what their organization preaches when it comes to security awareness training.” As to why certain executives behave in this risky manner, there are numerous factors.

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Spear Phishing Prevention: 10 Ways to Protect Your Organization

eSecurity Planet

Individuals and organizations should prioritize security awareness training, implement email security measures, and encourage vigilance when dealing with unusual or urgent requests. Become aware of ongoing tasks , deadlines, and efforts to be able to write seemingly urgent emails.

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Research Examines WormGPT, an AI Cybercrime Tool Used in BEC Attacks

SecureWorld News

Effective, existing security awareness and behavior change programs protect against AI-augmented phishing attacks. Cybercrime is a multi-billion-dollar organized criminal industry, and ChatGPT is going to be used to help smart criminals get smarter and dumb criminals get more effective with their phishing attacks.

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7 Cyber Security Courses Online For Everybody

Spinone

Security Awareness Training from Advisera Advisera offers lots of tools like books, courses, and guidelines for those who want to know more about compliance standards and become security-aware. In case of falling for a scam, you or your staff are getting an email with a related lesson.

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Google Security Center vs Spinbackup with Cost Analysis

Spinone

Recently, early this year, Google made headlines with the release of Google Security Center. With G Suite Security Center, Google is making strides to improve both security awareness and responsiveness. Additionally, future risk patterns come to light with the security analytics aspect of the product.

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