How to modernize cybersecurity in higher education
Jamf
JUNE 29, 2022
Learn how to keep higher education students and educators protected, compliant, and thriving by solving key challenges and threats to cybersecurity.
Educating and Training Future Cybersecurity Pros
Data Breach Today
JULY 15, 2021
Rob Clyde of ISACA discusses his ideas for how to raise up the next generation of "cyberwarriors" to serve on the front lines of active defense against cyberthreats.
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How to Tackle the Cybersecurity Careers Gap
Lenny Zeltser
MAY 11, 2023
Too many people are unsure how to enter or grow in the cybersecurity industry. Hiring managers who are worried about finding candidates because of the much-discussed cybersecurity skills gap should consider the underlying issue, which I'd like to call the cybersecurity careers gap.
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Improve Cybersecurity in Education with Jamf
Jamf
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Learn why cybersecurity in schools is crucial for student success, and how to strengthen your defenses against the threat of lost learning time and data breaches.
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Hidden Biases in Cybersecurity Reviews – And How to Use Them
eSecurity Planet
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Technology reviews can be a temptingly easy way to gain insight into the often impenetrable world of enterprise cybersecurity products, but you need to know how to use them. To help, we’ll cover the pros, built-in biases, and suitability of each type of technology review and how to use each review type as a buyer.
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Protecting Sensitive Company Data: How to Educate Employees
AIIM
JUNE 22, 2018
With the problem growing, and the attacks getting more sophisticated, there has never been a better time to learn how to defend your business’s data and protect your employees. In this article, we will examine how to educate your employees so that a lethal hack does not disrupt your business. It’s All About Passwords.
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LW ROUNDTABLE: Cybersecurity takeaways of 2023 — and what’s ahead in 2024 ( part 3)
The Last Watchdog
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Here’s 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. For now, AI is the copilot and humans remain irreplaceable in the cybersecurity equation. Educate your workforce.
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News alert: Massachusetts pumps $1.1 million into state college cybersecurity training programs
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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Teaching Cybersecurity to Children
Schneier on Security
MAY 7, 2021
Six-and-seven-year-olds will be taught how to use usernames and passwords, and the pitfalls of clicking on pop-up links to competitions. By the time kids are in third and fourth grade, they’ll be taught how to identify the personal data that may be stored by online services, and how that can reveal their location or identity.
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Managing AI risks and legal implications, effective cybersecurity, ensuring privacy and the integrity of organizational records
Data Protection Report
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
To help provide some guidance, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada hosted its 2023 technology, privacy and cybersecurity virtual summit. Our leading lawyers were joined by prominent industry leaders to discuss and explore the latest developments, challenges and opportunities in the technology, privacy, and cybersecurity landscape.
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IoT Cybersecurity: 5 Major Vulnerabilities and How to Tackle Them
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 13, 2020
IoT devices are exposed to cybersecurity vulnerabilities. However, if you know where the dangers lurk, there is a way to minimize the cybersecurity risks. Here are five significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities with IoT in 2020. The cybersecurity issues related to IoT are a brand-new topic in the niche. Poor credentials.
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News alert: Massachusetts awards $2.3 million grant to strengthen cybersecurity ecosystem statewide
The Last Watchdog
OCTOBER 27, 2023
million grant through the MassTech Collaborative’s 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.
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Ongoing Issues With Security, Privacy, Complexity
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.
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Kevin Mitnick, Hacker Turned Cybersecurity Leader, Dies at 59
eSecurity Planet
JULY 20, 2023
Kevin Mitnick, who turned legendary hacking exploits and two prison terms into a career as an esteemed cybersecurity leader, died Sunday at age 59 after a 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer, KnowBe4 revealed today. KnowBe4 has been ranked in the top 20 on our list of the top cybersecurity companies for several years.
GUEST ESSAY: Preparing for the dire cybersecurity consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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. businesses called #ShieldsUp.
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White hat hackers showed how to take over a European Space Agency satellite
Security Affairs
APRIL 30, 2023
Thales cybersecurity researchers have shown this week how they seized control of a European Space Agency (ESA) satellite. Credit: ESA – European Space Agency The offensive cybersecurity team at Thales demonstrated how to take control of the ESA satellite, the is considered the world’s first ethical satellite hacking exercise.
Tips for Gamifying Your Cybersecurity Awareness Training Program
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.
How to Combat Insider Threats
Security Affairs
APRIL 13, 2023
Knowing how to fight them off is entirely another. The question isn’t why to build out an insider threat prevention program: it’s how. The origin and impact of insider risk To understand best how to combat them, it helps to know where insider threats originate and why. Knowing that insider threats are a risk is one thing.
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What is Cybersecurity Risk Management?
eSecurity Planet
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
As data and IT infrastructure become more valuable by the day, cybersecurity risk management is increasingly important for enterprises with a steep cost for noncompliance or extensive, unaddressed vulnerabilities. What is Cybersecurity Risk Management? What IT Assets Need Protection? Maintaining Regulatory Compliance.
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Consumer Reports Launches IoT Cybersecurity 'Nutrition Label'
Dark Reading
JUNE 1, 2022
Stalwart consumer advocacy group says it intends to educate people about cybersecurity and how to choose the safest products.
Cybersecurity Employment in 2022: Solving the Skills Gap
eSecurity Planet
JANUARY 11, 2022
As we enter 2022, the shortage of cybersecurity pros hasn’t gotten better. There are currently about 435,000 cybersecurity job openings available in the United States, up from approximately 314,000 in 2019. The Cybersecurity Hiring Gap. Obstacles to Cybersecurity Hiring. DHS’s Cybersecurity Talent Management System.
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How To Keep Cybersecure Over the Holidays
Adam Levin
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
None of this is to suggest that falling prey to holiday cybercrime is unavoidable or that the potential damage can’t be mitigated, but it is important to educate yourself, friends and family to safeguard the holiday season. How to Be Cybersecure in Virtual Family Gatherings.
GUEST ESSAY: Sure steps to achieve a robust employee cybersecurity awareness training regimen
The Last Watchdog
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Employees are the first line of defense against cybercrime and should understand how to recognize phishing emails and what to do if they suspect them. In addition, educating employees about cybersecurity issues can help to reinforce the security-minded culture of the organization and change employee behaviour.
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How to Remove Malware: Removal Steps for Windows & Mac
eSecurity Planet
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Also read: 19 Different Types of Malware Attacks: Examples & Defenses Best Antivirus Software Solutions How to Remove Malware on Windows (PC) Removing malware from a Windows PC requires a systematic approach to ensure the malicious software is eradicated. Educate Yourself Knowledge is a powerful defense against malware.
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GUEST ESSAY: 5 steps for raising cyber smart children — who know how to guard their privacy
The Last Watchdog
JANUARY 13, 2021
The question isn’t whether we should educate children about online safety, but how we can best inspire them to learn to be thoughtful, careful, and safe in the cyber world for their lifetime. Instead, let children think about why they want to become smart about online decisions and how they can make good choices.
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New SEC Cybersecurity Rules Could Affect Private Companies Too
eSecurity Planet
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) strongly advised public companies to improve their cybersecurity. However, after minimal corporate adoption of stronger cybersecurity, the SEC has drafted rules to require more formal cybersecurity reporting and disclosure. Also read: What is Cybersecurity Risk Management?
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15 Top Cybersecurity Certifications for 2022
eSecurity Planet
JUNE 21, 2022
” Also read: Cybersecurity Employment in 2022: Solving the Skills Gap. How to Choose a Security Certification. Also read: How to Get Started in a Cybersecurity Career. The Top Cybersecurity Certifications. With that advice in mind, here are 15 cybersecurity certifications particularly worth considering.
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MY TAKE: Michigan’s cybersecurity readiness initiatives provide roadmap others should follow
The Last Watchdog
NOVEMBER 26, 2018
or MEDC, I’m prepared to rechristen Michigan the Cybersecurity Best Practices State. My reporting trip included meetings with Michigan-based cybersecurity vendors pursuing leading-edge innovations, as well as a tour of a number of thriving public-private cybersecurity incubator and training programs. Getting proactive.
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News alert: NCA’s Data Privacy Week webinars highlight data protection for consumers, businesses
The Last Watchdog
JANUARY 23, 2024
22, 2024 – Today, the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) , announced the program for its third annual Data Privacy Week campaign, which will take place from January 22nd to January 27th. “Knowing how to safeguard your personal information has never been more important than it is today.
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Global October Cybersecurity Events: Where You Can Find Thales
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Global October Cybersecurity Events: Where You Can Find Thales. The summer is now over, and October is a month full of cybersecurity events for Thales around the world. We will have two meeting rooms, and focus will be on how to discover, protect and control access to your most sensitive data. Thu, 10/06/2022 - 06:55.
The IoT Cybersecurity Act of 2020: Implications for Devices
eSecurity Planet
JANUARY 22, 2021
Last month’s passage of the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 means all IoT devices used by government agencies will soon have to comply with strict NIST standards. Lastly, we touch on the political rationale of how the landmark IoT cybersecurity legislation came to be. Implications for IoT devices.
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How to Maximize the Value of Penetration Tests
eSecurity Planet
JUNE 23, 2023
Internal Expertise Recruiting Challenges A profound shortage of IT and cybersecurity expertise continues to increase recruitment and retention costs for all organizations. How to Select a Penetration Testing Vendor Buyers also stress about trying to evaluate the expertise of penetration testers without expertise of their own.
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National Cybersecurity Alliance advocates ‘shared responsibility’ for securing the Internet
The Last Watchdog
AUGUST 2, 2018
NCSA operates the StaySafeOnline website that provides a variety of cybersecurity educational resources and programs. One program, for instance, puts on workshops for Congressional staffers and other federal employees on how to recognize and avoid nation-state backed hackers looking to interfere in elections.
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HackerGPT 2.0 Unveils New AI Cyber Defense Strategies
eSecurity Planet
MARCH 15, 2024
HackerGPT, first launched in 2023, is a ChatGPT-powered tool that merges AI technology with cybersecurity-focused expertise. in February 2024, it serves as an extensive repository of hacking tools and techniques to actively assist users in managing complex cybersecurity protection strategies. Launch of HackerGPT 2.0
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“My Slice”, an Italian adaptive phishing campaign
Security Affairs
JANUARY 22, 2024
Adaptive phishing campaigns are emerging as an increasingly sophisticated threat in the cybersecurity landscape. How to Protect Yourself To protect against these evolving threats, it is crucial to adopt good cybersecurity practices. Education improves awareness” is his slogan.
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117 GUEST ESSAY: A full checklist on how to spot pharming attacks — and avoid becoming a victim
The Last Watchdog
JUNE 1, 2021
Keep yourself updated with the latest Pharming techniques used by cybercriminals by following the cybersecurity blogs , magazines, and news portal. About the essayist: Peter Baltazar is a cybersecurity consultant for Malwarefox.com. He likes to educate people about the latest technological threats.
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Most Common Causes of Data Breach and How to Prevent It
Security Affairs
MAY 3, 2021
Which are the most common causes of a Data Breach and how to prevent It? How can organizations prevent it? They must educate their employees about cybersecurity, social engineering, and phishing. The post Most Common Causes of Data Breach and How to Prevent It appeared first on Security Affairs.
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News alert: Security Journey accelerates secure coding training platform enhancements
The Last Watchdog
JULY 13, 2023
Pittsburgh, PA – July 13, 2023 – Security Journey, a best-in-class application security education company, has today announced an acceleration of its secure coding training platform enhancements. Over 450 companies around the world are teaching their teams how to build safer apps using Security Journey. 44 (0) 20 8971 6424 # # #
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Trend Micro takes multi-pronged approach to narrowing the gaping cybersecurity skills gap
The Last Watchdog
AUGUST 23, 2018
Meanwhile, the shortage of professionals with cybersecurity skills has long been identified as an industry problem that’s only getting more dire. However, DevOps and cybersecurity efforts aren’t necessarily at odds. It’s estimated that 1 million to 2 million positions will go unfilled over the next couple of years. Real-world approach.
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Developments in Health Privacy and Cybersecurity Policy and Regulation: OCR Issues Cybersecurity Warnings and New Health Data Legislation Is Introduced
Data Matters
MARCH 28, 2022
pay careful attention to cybersecurity alerts describing newly discovered vulnerabilities, including those from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the HHS Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3). The Bill is set for review for the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bad News: AI and 5G Are Expected to Worsen Cybersecurity Risks
Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 10, 2019
Experts believe Artificial intelligence (AI) could introduce new cybersecurity concerns, and that the upcoming 5G network could pose new risks as well. Here’s a look at how the report frames AI and 5G in cybersecurity. Most Respondents Say AI Will Impact Their Cybersecurity Strategies.
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SHARED INTEL Q&A: My thoughts and opinions about cyber threats — as discussed with OneRep
The Last Watchdog
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Editor’s note: I recently had the chance to participate in a discussion about the overall state of privacy and cybersecurity with Erin Kapczynski, OneRep’s senior vice president of B2B marketing. How did you first get interested in cybersecurity as a career? Erin: So, let’s get started. What drew you to this field?
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How to Implement Microsegmentation
eSecurity Planet
MARCH 15, 2021
Also Read: Microsegmentation: The Next Evolution in Cybersecurity . Ten years after the conceptual roots of zero trust, the cybersecurity industry has four methods for implementing microsegmentation: network fabric, hypervisor, agent, or NFGWs. Educate all team members about the purpose and functionality of microsegmentation.
How To Build A Cybersecurity Career | What Really Matters
Cyber Info Veritas
JULY 3, 2018
The lack of qualified cybersecurity professionals is one of the main reasons why we are yet unable to get a handle on cybercrimes. By having more cybersecurity professionals, we can enhance security. Compounding this is the fact that most cybersecurity graduates are millennials who want to create something of their own.
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