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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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.

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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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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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IT Governance

MARCH 29, 2018

Organisations’ second biggest concern is their employees’ lack of security awareness, according to CyberEdge’s 2018 Cyberthreat Defense Report. This is the first time in five years that poor security awareness hasn’t topped the list – with ‘lack of skilled personnel’ nabbing the top spot. The good news is that 86.9%

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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. GITEX GLOBAL is the biggest security and technology event and exhibition in the Middle East. Data Security. Thu, 10/06/2022 - 06:55. Safe travels!

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IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Cyber workforce shortage There are over four million unfilled cybersecurity jobs in the world today. Filling these vacancies has become a security imperative, and several global compliance mandates have been established to tackle the issue. Crisis simulation After a cybersecurity breach, every second counts.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2022

Twenty years ago, Saturday Night Live nailed a tendency in IT to be overly absorbed in tech-speak and to do a poor job of educating users. A recent experience highlighted that security awareness training and most alerts to users about unsafe practices may be making the error of being too general. I was intrigued. Echoes of Y2K.

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Data Matters

MARCH 28, 2022

implement a security awareness and training program for all workforce members pursuant to the HIPAA Security Rule. periodically examine the strength and effectiveness of their cybersecurity practices and increase or add security controls to reduce risk as appropriate pursuant to the HIPAA Privacy Rule.

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KnowBe4

OCTOBER 13, 2023

But in general, security awareness training (SAT) programs should strive to win “hearts and minds” and proponents versus opponents. Social engineering and phishing accounts for 50% to 90% of successful cybersecurity exploits (depending on the data you rely on). There are thousands of topics to choose from.

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KnowBe4

MAY 21, 2019

Here’s another, this one offering four pieces of advice for security awareness training managers based on the findings of the DBIR. Educate the Execs. This means security awareness managers cannot exempt executives from training. We’ve got more ideas on how to use real phishing emails to educate here.

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KnowBe4

OCTOBER 7, 2018

million unfilled jobs in cybersecurity. And with the constant stream of breaking news reporting phishing and ransomware attacks, data leaks, and hacking, you can quickly see why there has never been a better time to be in the fast-growing field of cybersecurity. Millions of Rewarding Jobs: Educating for a Career in Cybersecurity.

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IBM Big Data Hub

AUGUST 9, 2023

A phishing simulation is a cybersecurity exercise that tests an organization’s ability to recognize and respond to a phishing attack. Because even the best email gateways and security tools can’t protect organizations from every phishing campaign, organizations increasingly turn to phishing simulations.

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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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KnowBe4

JANUARY 19, 2023

Africa’s largest law firm ordered to pay R5.5 million to a woman who fell victim to a hacking syndicate. When Judith Hawarden was buying a house, hackers changed the bank account number in a PDF emailed to her by ENSafrica, the law firm handling the conveyancing.

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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. 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.

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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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OpenText Information Management

MAY 6, 2024

Challenges for organizations in adopting AI While enterprises like to move to adopt AI faster to drive growth, automation, and security, there are a few concerns that CISOs and their enterprises are struggling with. Strategizing Integrating AI risk management into the overarching security strategy is of paramount importance.

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KnowBe4

MARCH 28, 2023

A leader tasked with cybersecurity can get ahead of the game by understanding where we are in the story of machine learning (ML) as a hacking tool," Tyson writes. "At At present, the most important area of relevance around AI for cybersecurity is content generation. Security awareness training still has a place to play here."

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The past week has been a busy one for cybersecurity vulnerabilities, with 34 vulnerable Windows drivers and four Microsoft Exchange flaws heading a long list of security concerns. Regular system upgrades and security audits are essential for maintaining strong defenses.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2022

As we didn’t have a comprehensive cybersecurity plan in place, the attack brought the entire business to its knees.”. Chubb set the company up with Ankura, a cybersecurity recovery specialist that has also trained the FBI on cybersecurity. That said, he stresses that security can’t take precedence over productivity.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 28, 2024

Cary, NC, May 28, 2024, CyberNewsWire — If there is a single theme circulating among Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) right now, it is the question of how to get stakeholders on board with more robust cybersecurity training protocols. The human factor Cybersecurity is not just about technology; it’s about people.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

PhishMe’s online forum provides a series of scenarios, landing pages, attachments and educational pages. This is a platform for security awareness training and simulated phishing tests focusing on the problem of social-engineering. Employees can account for any suspicious emails, through an easy report feature, Knowbe4.

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IG Guru

MAY 8, 2020

The post Recorded Webinar Available Cybersecurity in an Uncertain World: New Ways to Confront New Ransomware Threats” via GovTech appeared first on IG GURU.

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KnowBe4

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Okay, they don’t call them “security zombies,” but they do worry about people who put themselves or their organizations at risk by forgetting to apply some basic common sense to protecting information. The post Video: Don’t be a Security Zombie! Hopefully your employees have learned… haven’t they? Get Your Free Animation.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Individuals and organizations should prioritize security awareness training, implement email security measures, and encourage vigilance when dealing with unusual or urgent requests. This includes evaluating the personnel training, incident response capabilities, and email security policies.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

Understanding these factors allows you to make informed decisions when adopting a DLP solution for your cybersecurity strategies. Risk Reduction & Endpoint Security Implementing DLP solutions lowers the risk of data breaches by protecting endpoints and preventing unauthorized access.

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KnowBe4

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing. Old-school awareness training does not hack it anymore. Join us TOMORROW, Wednesday, December 7 @ 2:00 PM (ET) , for a live demo of how KnowBe4 introduces a new-school approach to security awareness training and simulated phishing.

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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

MAY 29, 2019

A report from cybersecurity firm SentinelOne found that only 26% of U.S. Consider Cybersecurity Insurance. The city of Baltimore didn’t have a cybersecurity insurance policy before the attack but is reportedly in the market for coverage. Think of it in terms of training a dog.

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Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

The United States Congress is currently considering several bills addressing cybersecurity issues. The Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2010. The Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2010 was the first major cybersecurity bill to reach the floor of either house in the 111th Congress.

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KnowBe4

JANUARY 16, 2019

Cybersecurity is not all about ones and zeros. The end goal of strong cybersecurity training is to create the human firewall, turning employees into active security defenses for the enterprise as they surf the Web and make decisions about sharing data. Personal SecOps: Powering the Human Firewall.

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The Falcon's View

OCTOBER 31, 2017

October was National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Most security awareness programs and practices are horrible BS. To me, there are three kinds of security awareness and education objectives: 1) Communicating new practices. Awareness as Communication. Awareness as Behavior Design.

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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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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

It simplifies operations by lowering the chance of configuration conflicts and misconfigurations or oversights that could affect security. For in-depth log data analysis, explore using a security information and event management (SIEM) tool. Why It Matters Preventing social engineering attacks requires user awareness.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2021

Some of the biggest names in tech are promising to spend more than $30 billion to bolster cybersecurity capabilities, from securing the supply chain and expanding the adoption of the zero trust model to growing the talent pool , ramping up security awareness and revamping parts of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) framework.

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Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

Recent guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on disclosure and enforcement actions by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) make clear that cybersecurity is no longer a niche topic, but a concern significant enough to warrant the oversight of corporate boards of directors. Adopting the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

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