The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

5, 2023 – 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.,

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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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KnowBe4

MAY 7, 2024

New data from Verizon makes it clear that the Education sector is under attack, but also breaks down which threat actions and patterns are used most.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In today’s technological world, educating people about cybersecurity awareness is an absolute necessity. These errors are not always entirely preventable, as some level of human error is inevitable, but proper training in cybersecurity awareness can greatly decrease the likelihood of human mistakes leading to data breaches.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 31, 2024

AI has the potential to revolutionize industries and improve lives, but only if we can trust it to operate securely and ethically. Related: The key to the GenAI revolution By prioritizing security and responsibility in AI development, we can harness its power for good and create a safer, more unbiased future. Data security.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Implementing an ISO 27001-compliant ISMS (information security management system) can seem complex, and it’s often difficult to know how the Standard’s specifications should be applied to your organisation. Your implementation team must be appropriately trained to ensure the success of your ISO 27001 project. Leadership is key.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 28, 2023

Related: Up-skilling workers to boost security Related Although you were born with an agile and analytical mind, you have very limited financial resources and few, if any, connections that can open doors to your future ambitions. It is not enough to just educate the students. Our proof of concept will come when we get them jobs too.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks targeting education institutions. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks against education institutions. SecurityAffairs – hacking, education institutions).

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 4, 2021

It is no secret that there is, and has been for some time, a shortage of trained cyber security professionals in corporate IT Security teams. The cyber security talent crunch has been a growing issue for many years now. million unfilled cyber security jobs globally by 2021. Growing need.

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Dark Reading

JULY 19, 2022

The Curricula platform uses behavioral science with a simplified approach to train and educate users — and marks another step forward in Huntress’ mission to secure the 99%.

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Dark Reading

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Stay away from using these tactics when trying to educate employees about risk.

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KnowBe4

MAY 2, 2022

I recently attended a customer’s annual security awareness training employee event. It included everything I think a security awareness training employee event should have. I have attended a bunch of these over the years and I have loved them all. But this particular customer threw a great one!

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2022

Meanwhile, 200,000 well-trained and technically skilled military service members are discharged each year. Training and certification must become more accessible and hiring criteria must change to encourage veterans to apply for these roles. This experience can also be helpful when training cybersecurity talent. And it works.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

This incident is the latest in a long line of cyber attacks on the education sector. It followed August’s ransomware attack on the education administrator Blackbaud , in which students’ phone numbers, donation history and events attendance were all compromised. Cyber Security as a Service. Ransomware epidemic.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 2, 2024

•Lack of security awareness and education. Often, employees within organizations lack sufficient security awareness and education. Organizations need to invest in cybersecurity training programs to educate their employees about security best practices. Inadequate security testing.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 15, 2022

Cybersecurity experts would have you believe that your organization’s employees have a crucial role in bolstering or damaging your company’s security initiatives. Now is the moment to train your personnel on security best practices, if you haven’t already. Customize Your Security Training.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The need for experienced and qualified cyber security professionals is a highlight of Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week , led by NICE (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education). Cyber security focuses on protecting computer systems from unauthorised access or being otherwise damaged. Build your cyber security career.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The vast majority of cyber attacks against organizations pivot off the weakest security link: employees. Related: Gamification training gains traction. PhishMe’s online forum provides a series of scenarios, landing pages, attachments and educational pages. This service offers automated phishing tests and training modules.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Employees forget the guidance given on phishing training courses within six months, new research has revealed. The findings, which were presented at the USENIX SOUPS security conference in August, were the result of a year-long investigation into the effectiveness of staff awareness training. What type of training works best?

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Dark Reading

OCTOBER 15, 2018

A tractor trailer housing a Cyber Tactical Operation Center will travel throughout the US and Europe for incident response training, security support, and education.

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KnowBe4

MAY 22, 2024

I recently heard another heartbreaking story of students who were scammed out of financial aid by a phishing attack. We have also heard stories of employment scams and social media based attacks where students fell victim to cybercriminals.

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AIIM

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

For the most part, I’ve stayed away from blogging about AIIM's training for two reasons. We regularly get questions about AIIM training – what course is right for a particular person, role, or circumstance, what the courses cover, what they cost, etc. So I thought it might be of value to do an overview of AIIM’s training offerings.

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IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 15, 2024

Organizations have spent millions developing and implementing cutting-edge technologies to bolster their defenses against such threats, and many already have security awareness campaigns, so why are we failing to stop these attacks? However, there is one major weakness with this approach: the programs don’t consider human behavior.

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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 KnowBe4’s first ever entry into the Roblox gaming platform: Hack-A-Cat!

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has arguably affected the education sector more than any other, with schools, colleges and universities around the globe having been forced to close their doors and deliver classes remotely. A recent Kaspersky report outlines several cyber security threats associated with online learning: Phishing.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 27, 2022

million more workers are required to meet the global cyber security skills gap. This is a huge employment opportunity, but do you know what knowledge and skills you need to develop your career as a cyber security professional? What is cyber security? What do cyber security professionals need to know?

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The latest guidance from the government will assess the way further education providers are preparing for the UK’s departure from the EU, and it’s currently running a survey to get input from those looking for advice. Meanwhile, IT Governance has a wide selection of tools and services to help the education sector meet its requirements.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Related: The case for augmented reality training Because of this, cybersecurity investments and regulatory oversight are increasing at an astounding rate , especially for those in the financial services industry, bringing an overwhelming feeling to chief compliance officers without dedicated security teams. The list goes on.

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Adam Shostack

OCTOBER 7, 2020

I haven’t talked about it much, but I spent the first few months of the pandemic learning how to deliver effective training in a distributed (online) model. We have a few seats available in an upcoming distributed class, “Threat Modeling for Security Champs.” ” Oct 19-24. Details at [link].

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Dark Reading

MAY 24, 2019

Get ready, because this October Black Hat will bring its highly-regarded Trainings to Alexandria, Virginia for two days of intensive, practical cybersecurity education.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Cybersecurity training has steadily gained traction in corporate settings over the past decade, and rightfully so. In response to continuing waves of data breaches and network disruptions, companies have made a concerted effort and poured substantial resources into promoting data security awareness among employees, suppliers and clients.

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Dark Reading

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Training programs provide the information, but security teams can reinforce these for better end-user education.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

Regulatory compliance and data privacy issues have long been an IT security nightmare. GDPR (among other legal requirements in the EU and elsewhere) can expose multinational organizations to hefty financial penalties, additional rules for disclosing data breaches, and increased scrutiny of the adequacy of their data security.

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IG Guru

JUNE 23, 2020

Check out this great overview about CCPA training from Professor Solove. The post What Are the Requirements for CCPA Training? via TeachPrivacy appeared first on IG GURU.

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KnowBe4

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As insurers become more educated on what a “secure organization” looks like, they are tightening their requirements that puts the onus on organizations to be more secure.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The study, conducted by independent research firm Propeller Insights, dives into how IT business leaders feel about their security posture in a world where the technologies they embrace to grow and thrive are also vulnerable to constant and increasing threats. Human error is among the top causes of security breaches.

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KnowBe4

OCTOBER 19, 2023

October 18, 2023, the Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA), the National Security Agency (NSA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) released a joint guide, Phishing Guidance: Stopping the Attack Cycle at Phase One.

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