IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

The situation might seem hopeless, with cyber criminals outnumbering overworked and underfunded information security personnel, but there are plenty of ways you can improve your defences, even on a tight budget. Videos, blogs and podcasts. Our blog provides daily updates on all things information security-related.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This Sunday is both Halloween and the end of National Cyber Security Awareness Month – and what better way to mark the occasion than with some cyber security horror stories? In this blog, we look at three ways in which fraudsters trick victims into handing over their sensitive data. Stay safe with IT Governance.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 1, 2019

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month , where people are encouraged to brush up on their everyday information security practices. Dorset Cyber Security Awareness Event : 16 October 2019. What are we doing for Cyber Security Month? Don’t risk it, cyber secure it this Cyber Security Month.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2019

In the spirit of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), my colleague Ashvin Kamaraju wrote about how organizations can use fundamental controls to secure their information technology. Effective digital security doesn’t end at “Secure IT,” however. Building a Robust Security Culture.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

Teaching children about good cyber security habits starts with helping them realize their power to learn to make smart choices. Often, messages about online security are presented as ‘to-do’ lists that can make even the most pliant of us feel like we are being preached to. For adults doing the teaching, it’s no easy task.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 4, 2023

Security solutions will help stop most attacks, but for those that make it past scanners, your users need to play a role in spotting and stopping BEC, VEC and phishing attacks themselves – something taught through security awareness training combined with frequent simulated phishing and other social engineering tests.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Automatic trust is no longer an option IoT system intrusions present a clear and present danger beyond the healthcare sector, of course. Employees working remotely must assume a level of responsibility and do what they can – from here on out – to improve the security posture of IoT devices and their home networks.

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KnowBe4

OCTOBER 7, 2018

This presents a monumental risk to companies, worldwide, as they look to attract and retain these key professionals who keep their companies and general public safe from cybercriminals. A Year in the Life of A Security Awareness Program Manager on-demand webinar. Our white paper, A Roadmap for Planning Your Awareness Program.

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KnowBe4

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Our recently released 2018 State of Privacy and Security Awareness Report found that 75% of U.S. employees lack at least some awareness toward threats to cybersecurity and data privacy. This is why security awareness education covering a wide variety of topics is so important.

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KnowBe4

JUNE 13, 2023

Blog post with screen shots and links: [link] A Master Class on Cybersecurity: Roger A. No worries — register now and you will receive a link to view the presentation on-demand afterwards. Law enforcement has a process to work together with banks to help recover money stolen from BEC attacks. Save My Spot!

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

It has been a while since I wrote our own blog, and it is good to be back. So, here we are, back to service where we first started to do MalwareMustDie blog. And I found that this environment is nicer than before, thank you Google for doing the hard work in satisfying and securing bloggers. My talks on security conference.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 10, 2023

Instilling a culture of cyber security at your organization requires your people to maintain a high level of knowledge and awareness about cyber security risks—and that takes an effective, impactful, and ongoing security awareness program. Let’s take a closer look. Make it engaging!

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KnowBe4

AUGUST 5, 2019

My colleagues at MediaPRO and I have historically had loads to say about the importance of security awareness, and there’s always more to say on that subject. More and more I’m hearing talk of “culture change” and of “creating security cultures”—conversations that go well beyond mere awareness. I’m sure you’re asking.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Apple Insider seems to have had better luck, reporting that it hadn’t “been randomly presented with any two-factor authentications on Saturday even following OS updates to an iPhone XS Max, an iPhone X, and two sixth-generation iPads, but was able to force the issue on a new device. Well, that’ll do for this week.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

million past and present federal employees and the background investigation records of 21.5 Sakurada is responsible for… overseeing cyber security preparations for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Until next time you can keep up with the latest information security news on our blog. million individuals ?

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KnowBe4

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Bad guys of all sorts may capture your password and send messages to your friends, embed malware in clickable images or links in blogs or comments, or send you phony invitations or requests with the intention of stealing your information with one simple click.

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KnowBe4

JULY 5, 2023

This latest impersonation campaign makes the case for ensuring users are vigilant when interacting with the web – something accomplished through continual Security Awareness Training. Blog post with links: [link] New Phishing Benchmarks Unlocked: Is Your Organization Ahead of the Curve in 2023? Save My Spot!

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KnowBe4

MAY 22, 2019

When he asks, the privacy and security folks are perfectly happy to go on at length about how different their two domains are—but it often sounds like an old Miller Lite beer ad: “Tastes great!” He wishes that security and privacy would come together to present a single, coherent message. Less filling!”.

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KnowBe4

AUGUST 22, 2019

Prior to MediaPRO, the interviewed organizations reported that training courses and modules took a long time to develop, the training was not always relevant or a good match for the companies’ actual policies, and the companies had continuing problems with security incidents. Download the study itself , or register for the Sept. Consultant.

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KnowBe4

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Awareness training about safe social media use should present both the good and the bad and employ real-life examples of the kinds of social posts that can get both individual employees and the whole company into hot water. Training Tip #2.

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KnowBe4

MAY 9, 2023

New school security awareness training can help any organization sustain that line of defense and create a strong security culture. Blog post with links: [link] A Master Class on IT Security: Roger A. No worries — register now and you will receive a link to view the presentation on-demand afterwards.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2023

Organizations should focus their security awareness and training efforts towards educating their userbases on how to differentiate between each type of phishing attack, and strive to build phishing resiliency over time using routine simulated exercises that mimic real-life attacks.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 11, 2023

No worries — register now and you will receive a link to view the presentation on-demand afterward. We already know that 10% of threats get past security solutions, so we're left with educating the user to stop attacks. Blog post with links: [link] Do Users Put Your Organization at Risk With Browser-saved Passwords?

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IBM Big Data Hub

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Credibility based on extensive research To make their targeted attacks more believable, spear phishers research their senders and their targets—so they can impersonate the senders effectively, and so they can present a credible story to the targets. appeared first on IBM Blog.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 14, 2020

This report provides intelligence and indicators of compromise (IOCs) that organizations can use to fight current attacks, anticipating emerging threats, and manage security awareness in a better way. From Figure 2, January presented a total of 15 phishing campaigns, 29 in February and 46 during March.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2020

This report provides intelligence and indicators of compromise (IOCs) that organizations can use to fight current attacks, anticipating emerging threats, and manage security awareness in a better way. From Figure 2, January presented a total of 15 phishing campaigns, 29 in February and 46 during March. Read more here.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

This report provides intelligence and indicators of compromise (IOCs) that organizations can use to fight current attacks, anticipating emerging threats, and manage security awareness in a better way. From Figure 2, January presented a total of 15 phishing campaigns, 29 in February and 46 during March.

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KnowBe4

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

CONTINUED] at the KnowBe4 blog: [link] [Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing Old-school awareness training does not hack it anymore. CONTINUED] at the KnowBe4 blog: [link] A Master Class on Cybersecurity: Roger A. KnowBe4 Mobile Learner App - Users can now train anytime, anywhere!

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KnowBe4

JUNE 6, 2023

A new, HUGE, very important, fact has been gleaned by Barracuda Networks which should impact the way that EVERYONE does security awareness training. CONTINUED] at KnowBe4 blog: [link] [Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing Old-school awareness training does not hack it anymore.

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KnowBe4

MAY 23, 2023

In second place, with an average ranking of 3.63, is low security awareness among employees – something only addressed by creating a strong security culture with new-school security awareness training at the center of it all. Blog post with links: [link] [Free Tool] Who Will Fall Victim to QR Code Phishing Attacks?

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KnowBe4

MAY 31, 2023

The next layer in your defense should be a user that's properly educated using security awareness training to easily identify financial fraud and other phishing-based threats, stopping them before they do actual damage. Blog post with links: [link] Let's stay safe out there.

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KnowBe4

MARCH 14, 2023

Your employees need to be stepped through new-school security awareness training so that they understand the risks of doing things like this. Instead, navigate to the organization's official website to submit a secure payment. 76% of vulnerabilities exploited by ransomware are old – really old.

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KnowBe4

MAY 2, 2023

In the near term, new-school security awareness training can help alert your people to the tells of automated scamming. Blog post with links: [link] [Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing Old-school awareness training does not hack it anymore. Save My Spot!

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KnowBe4

OCTOBER 2, 2019

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is the perfect time to think holistically about security awareness. National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is well underway! A cybersecure workforce does not come from a one-and-done approach to teaching security best practices. We certainly hope not! Our advice?

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KnowBe4

MARCH 7, 2023

The KnowBe4 blog initially reported on this hack on March 24, 2022 here: [link] and in our CyberheistNews May 17, 2022 here: [link]. No worries — register now and you will receive a link to view the presentation on-demand afterwards. What they refer to is the Viasat hack. Save My Spot!

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KnowBe4

MAY 16, 2023

But seldom have we been able to combine the two and present the state of cyber attacks from an insurer's perspective. Rises in insurance costs should be a clear indicator that spending budget on prevention methods (that include security awareness training) is far better than putting all your eggs in the cyber insurance basket.

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