Practical Insights To Improve Security Awareness in Higher Education
KnowBe4
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Higher education is making important strides in improving cybersecurity readiness, but much is yet to be done. Cybersecurity awareness professionals.
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KnowBe4
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Higher education is making important strides in improving cybersecurity readiness, but much is yet to be done. Cybersecurity awareness professionals.
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The Last Watchdog
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Related: The security case for AR, VR AI chatbots use natural language processing, which enables them to understand and respond to human language and machine learning algorithms. Inadequate authorization controls may result in unapproved interactions and data exposure, posing significant security threats. of cyber security attacks.
Dark Reading
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The US National Security Agency aims to attract students to cybersecurity in general and its own open positions in particular: 3,000 new jobs this year.
The Last Watchdog
MAY 30, 2022
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The Last Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
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Data Breach Today
AUGUST 13, 2021
Rebecca Herold, host of the podcast show "Data Security and Privacy with the Privacy Professor," weighs in on the state of cybersecurity and privacy education and gives her recommendations on how to remedy the many issues the security community faces today.
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The creation of a dedicated emergency number for cybersecurity could provide an effective solution to this rapidly growing challenge The growing threat of cybercrime is calling for new and innovative defense strategies. What benefits A dedicated cybersecurity emergency number would have several benefits.
The Last Watchdog
APRIL 26, 2022
In a recent survey of US-based CEOs, talent shortages and cybersecurity were listed as two of the top five business concerns in 2022. Related: Cultivating ‘human sensors’ They may not entirely realize that when compounded, these two concerns could pose a critical security threat for their organization. Opening more doors.
The Last Watchdog
JULY 13, 2023
Pittsburgh, PA â July 13, 2023 â Security Journey, a best-in-class application security education company, has today announced an acceleration of its secure coding training platform enhancements. undergraduate computer science programs mandate courses in application security.
Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Also, UK Cyber Official Urges Businesses to Build a Safety-Focused 'Reporting Culture' Government leaders are increasingly calling on cybersecurity researchers to better inform policymakers and are urging businesses to pay more attention to their in-house security teams, according to presenters at this week's Black Hat Europe virtual conference.
OpenText Information Management
JANUARY 24, 2024
As cyberthreats continue to evolve, it is crucial for higher education institutions and universities to be vigilant. Enforcing security strategies prudently designed to safeguard digital assets and the integrity of their academic research provides better cyber resilience.
Security Affairs
MAY 12, 2023
CISA and FBI warned of attacks conducted by the Bl00dy Ransomware Gang against the education sector in the country. The FBI and CISA issued a joint advisory warning that the Bl00dy Ransomware group is actively targeting the education sector by exploiting the PaperCut remote-code execution vulnerability CVE-2023-27350.
The Last Watchdog
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Hereâs the final installment of leading technologists sharing their observations about cybersecurity developments in the year that’s coming to a close — and the year to come. Consumers will begin to see their favorite applications touting âquantum-secure encryption.â Executive Order 14028 , across the globe.
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Cybersecurity Officials Recommend Immediate Patching to Fix Serious Flaws Large enterprises, including government and educational organizations, are being warned to immediately update their WS_FTP Server, built by Progress Software, to fix serious flaws being actively exploited by attackers.
The Last Watchdog
AUGUST 31, 2023
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Jamf
MAY 26, 2022
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The Last Watchdog
OCTOBER 5, 2023
5, 2023 â Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration kicked off Cybersecurity Month in Massachusetts with the announcement of $1,136,911 in funding to develop a new cybersecurity training center at MassBay Community College and support the existing center at Bridgewater State University. Worcester, Mass.,
Data Breach Today
JUNE 6, 2023
In this episode of "Cybersecurity Insights," Antoinette Hodes of Check Point Research discusses the need to consolidate an organization's cybersecurity posture, gain visibility into OT and IT assets, and use cybersecurity education to increase worker safety.
Dark Reading
JANUARY 17, 2023
Following these basic cybersecurity hygiene policies can help make data more secure and protect colleges and universities from becoming the next ransomware headline. The steps aren't complicated, and they won't break the bank.
KnowBe4
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
What do cheese, fish and cybersecurity training have in common? Each of these comes together to help keep kids informed about cyber threats and cybersecurity best practices with KnowBe4âs first ever entry into the Roblox gaming platform: Hack-A-Cat!
The Last Watchdog
APRIL 17, 2023
No organization is immune to cybersecurity threats. Even the most well-protected companies can be susceptible to attacks if they are not careful about a proactive approach towards cyber security. Here are a few of the top security weaknesses that threaten organizations today: Poor risk management. Tick-in-the-box training.
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
JULY 12, 2023
World Youth Skills Day 2023: Engaging Youth with Cybersecurity madhav Thu, 07/13/2023 - 04:56 In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship.
The Last Watchdog
JANUARY 2, 2024
Organizations must stay ahead of these threats, but it can be challenging due to the dynamic nature of the cybersecurity landscape. Lack of security awareness and education. Often, employees within organizations lack sufficient security awareness and education. Inadequate security testing.
Data Breach Today
MARCH 30, 2020
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Hunton Privacy
OCTOBER 14, 2022
On October 11, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration released an informational statement about the current Administrationsâ progress in strengthening Americaâs national cybersecurity.
The Last Watchdog
DECEMBER 8, 2022
This neglect is not only a threat to personal data, but also a threat to corporate security. According to our survey, the majority of consumers (77 percent) are confident they can identify, and report suspected malicious cyber activity despite general apathy toward proactively securing their devices and personal data. Confidence gap.
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 11, 2020
The US Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency and the FBI warned about the increase in ransomware attacks targeting the US K-12 educational sector. ” The US agencies are receiving reports from K-12 educational institutions that suffered cyber attacks causing the disruption of distance learning activities. .
The Last Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
21, 2023 — MxD, the Digital Manufacturing and Cybersecurity Institute, today hosted a roundtable discussion with the White House Office of the National Cyber Director. Organizations gathered to discuss courses and programs to address the critical cybersecurity workforce needs in the United States. Chicago, Ill.,
Lenny Zeltser
MAY 11, 2023
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Security Affairs
JUNE 15, 2023
According to a joint advisory published by cybersecurity agencies, the LockBit ransomware group has successfully extorted roughly $91 million in about 1,700 attacks against U.S. The group targeted municipal governments, county governments, public higher education and K-12 schools, and emergency services (e.g., organizations since 2020.
The Last Watchdog
APRIL 13, 2022
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has started a campaign to increase awareness of these risks to U.S. Educate your employees on threats and risks such as phishing and malware. Therefore, educating your employees about the importance of security to your network is critical.
Schneier on Security
DECEMBER 11, 2020
The Aspen Institute’s Aspen Cybersecurity Group — I’m a member — has released its cybersecurity policy agenda for the next four years. The next administration and Congress cannot simultaneously address the wide array of cybersecurity risks confronting modern society.
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
OCTOBER 4, 2022
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The Last Watchdog
OCTOBER 27, 2023
million grant through the MassTech Collaborativeâs MassCyberCenter to CyberTrust Massachusetts, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the cybersecurity ecosystem, to support cybersecurity resiliency for Massachusetts communities and help develop a talent pipeline at Masschusetts colleges and universities to encourage students to enter the field.
The Last Watchdog
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eSecurity Planet
JULY 20, 2023
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IBM Big Data Hub
APRIL 15, 2024
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Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
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has a business unit called Securence , which specializes in providing filtered, secure email services to businesses, educational institutions and government agencies worldwide. Internet/Securence says your email is secure. Hold Security founder Alex Holden said his researchers had unearthed a public link to a U.S.
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
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Security Affairs
APRIL 26, 2024
Indeed, while anonymity provides privacy and security for transactions, it can also be exploited by criminals for illicit activities, such as money laundering , drug trafficking, illegal arms sales, and terrorist financing. Prevention comes through educating users and taking robust security measures to protect their digital assets.
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