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NCSC warns of a surge in ransomware attacks on education institutions

Security Affairs

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. PowerShell) to easily deploy tooling or ransomware. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Q&A: Here’s why VPNs are likely to remain a valuable DIY security tool for consumers, SMBs

The Last Watchdog

Essential security tool. Post Covid 19, these patterns are likely to become even more engrained as digitally remote work, education, healthcare and entertainment activities predominate. Yet in the consumer and SMB space, VPNs role as an essential privacy and security tool for individuals and small companies appears to be solidifying.

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RIM education chat this Friday

The Schedule

The RMS steering committee spent a good portion of last year investigating various RIM educational opportunities. You can view our findings here. Now we’d like to have a conversation with our community to find out what topics and levels of depth are needed to support you in your work and your professional development.

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First Cultural Heritage Studies course receives CILIP accreditation

CILIP

First Cultural Heritage Studies course receives CILIP accreditation. seeks to fill a gap in the educational landscape, responding to and acknowledging the interest of students in information and cultural heritage ? CILIP is delighted to expand its accreditation programme to this area. s new undergraduate schemes. The BA in ?Cultural

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News alert: MxD roundtable with White House officials highlights cybersecurity workforce needs

The Last Watchdog

Organizations gathered to discuss courses and programs to address the critical cybersecurity workforce needs in the United States. The CyMOT course series is tailored to meet the needs of each learner, including current manufacturing workers looking to upskill and future workers still learning the basics. Chicago, Ill.,

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GUEST ESSAY: 5 anti-phishing training tools that can reduce employees’ susceptibility to scams

The Last Watchdog

The good news is that companies today have ready access to a wide variety of tools that can simulate common types of attacks and boost employee awareness. This tool, from Cofense, proactively engages employees via simulated attacks based on real-time threats for various phishing tactics. Here’s a guide to five such services.

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National Student Clearinghouse data breach impacted approximately 900 US schools

Security Affairs

educational nonprofit organization National Student Clearinghouse disclosed a data breach that impacted approximately 900 US schools. MOVEit Transfer is a file transfer tool used by many organizations, including the Clearinghouse, to support the transfer of data files.” We have also coordinated with law enforcement.