The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 31, 2023

31, 2023 – Hornetsecurity has recently launched The Security Swarm podcast series to shed light on the latest cybersecurity issues. This podcast is one of many new approaches we have introduced to support and educate cybersecurity decision-makers across the world.” Hannover, Germany, Aug.

Cybersecurity 100

Cybersecurity Risk Education Security awareness 100

Data Breach Today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Vista's $24-Per-Share Bid Comes 17 Months After Security Awareness Firm Went Public Vista Equity Partners has joined Thoma Bravo in the take-private cybersecurity spree, offering to buy security awareness training behemoth KnowBe4 at a $4.22 billion valuation.

Security awareness 234

Security awareness Cybersecurity Security IT 234

The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

Sugar If the hacked businesses can show they’ve been trying to protect data by investing in security, then fines become less likely. If your business hasn’t been investing a lot in cybersecurity, then the top practice you should implement is tying a monitoring or detection service to a managed-security services provider.

Cybersecurity 202

Cybersecurity Security awareness Access Data breaches 202

KnowBe4

MAY 31, 2024

Security awareness training (SAT) and simulated phishing works to significantly reduce cybersecurity risk. We have the data, customer testimonials and government recommendations to prove it.

Phishing 101

Phishing Security awareness Cybersecurity Risk 101

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 2, 2024

Organizations must stay ahead of these threats, but it can be challenging due to the dynamic nature of the cybersecurity landscape. Lack of security awareness and education. Often, employees within organizations lack sufficient security awareness and education. Inadequate security testing.

Risk 202

Risk Security awareness Education Compliance 202

OpenText Information Management

JUNE 4, 2024

In today's digital age, cybersecurity threats are an ever-present danger for organizations of all sizes. Cybersecurity is not just about having the right tools; it's also about having the right people and processes in place. A robust cybersecurity strategy encompasses people, processes, and technology. Are you ready?

Security awareness 109

Security awareness Cybersecurity Compliance GDPR 109

KnowBe4

JUNE 4, 2024

The NIS2 Directive, also known as the Network and Information Security Directive, is a crucial piece of legislation designed to enhance cybersecurity and protect critical infrastructure across the European Union (EU).

Cybersecurity 91

Cybersecurity Compliance Information Security Security 91

KnowBe4

MAY 4, 2023

I can't help but share some cybersecurity learning lessons from one of my favorite Sci-Fi movie series. It's May the 4th , a holiday that celebrates our love for a galaxy far, far, away - Star Wars!

Security awareness 76

Security awareness Cybersecurity Security IT 76

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Despite all this, there is one tech category that has held up fairly well: Cybersecurity. Just look at a report from M&A advisory firm Houlihan Lokey , which found that private cybersecurity company funding grew by 9.4% There have been a number of impressive funding rounds this year for cybersecurity startups.

Cybersecurity 145

Cybersecurity Compliance Risk Ransomware 145

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

ChatGPT has raised alarm among cybersecurity researchers for its unnerving ability in composing everything from sophisticated malware to phishing lures – but it’s important to keep in mind that the tool can help support cybersecurity defenses as well. ChatGPT Security Tools Coming?

Cybersecurity 120

Cybersecurity Security awareness Phishing Ransomware 120

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The vast majority of cybersecurity decision makers – 91 percent, in fact – find it difficult to select security products due to unclear marketing, according to the results of a survey of 800 cybersecurity and IT decision makers released today by email security company Egress. Assessing AI and Security Training.

IT 123

IT Security Cybersecurity Marketing 123

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2022

Companies spend a staggering amount of money on cybersecurity products to defend their networks and data from hackers, but a couple of industry pros say that money is wasted if companies don’t change their internal cybersecurity culture. In 2004, the global cybersecurity market was worth just $3.5 trillion by 2025.

Cybersecurity 128

Cybersecurity Communications Security Security awareness 128

KnowBe4

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

You would think that in the cybersecurity industry, people would be all about safety and security, right? The latest data from IBM shows that the average cost of a data breach has gone up by 2% to a whopping $4.45 I mean, it's literally in the name.

Data breaches 112

Data breaches Cybersecurity Risk Security 112

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 17, 2022

According to data from Crunchbase , the total amount of investments in cybersecurity startups came to $2.6 See the Top Cybersecurity Startups. Filling the Cybersecurity Talent Gap. See the Top Cybersecurity Startups. Filling the Cybersecurity Talent Gap. billion in the third quarter. The amount was not disclosed.

Cybersecurity 113

Cybersecurity Cloud Marketing Security awareness 113

Lenny Zeltser

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The notion that security is everyone’s responsibility in computer systems dates back to at least the early 1980s when it was included in a US Navy training manual and hearings in the US House of Representatives. Behind the pithy slogan is the idea that every person in the organization contributes to its security program.

Cybersecurity 100

Cybersecurity Security Authentication Compliance 100

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%

Security awareness 67

Security awareness Phishing Security Ransomware 67

KnowBe4

JUNE 23, 2022

Technology is everywhere in society these days from our communication, shopping, and commerce capabilities. Whether email, online purchases, or using the blockchain, it amounts to large amounts of data collected about people. All this data, while easy to store, is also harder to manage and protect.

Blockchain 110

Blockchain IT Cybersecurity Data collection 110

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.

Cybersecurity 94

Cybersecurity Data breaches Education Phishing 94

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. Thu, 10/06/2022 - 06:55. GITEX GLOBAL, 10-14 October, Dubai.

Cybersecurity 87

Cybersecurity Cloud Digital transformation Sales 87

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.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Education Military Government 98

Adapture

JUNE 1, 2022

Businesses are using 10-15% of their IT budgets on cybersecurity and for good reason. While a healthy cybersecurity budget is necessary to combat threats, a strategic approach is also necessary to ensure that your organization is using its budget to ensure the best possible protection. Spending your cybersecurity budget effectively.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Compliance Security awareness Cloud 52

Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2024

New Jersey’s Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) reported that since April, threat actors used the the Phorpiex botnet to send millions of phishing emails as part of a LockBit Black ransomware campaign. The new variant, dubbed “Twizt,” could operate without active C2 servers in peer-to-peer mode.

Phishing 113

Phishing Ransomware Security awareness Authentication 113

The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2023

Related: The need for timely training At RSA Conference 2023 , I learned all about a new category of email security — referred to as integrated cloud email security ( ICES ) – that is helping companies more effectively keep email threats in check. ICES solutions vet the messages that slip through.

Cloud 214

Cloud Security awareness Phishing Communications 214

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2022

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. An alert came in one morning about a security alert generated by my device. See the winners of eSecurity Planet’s 2022 Cybersecurity Product Awards. Echoes of Y2K.

Communications 120

Communications Security awareness Security Cybersecurity 120

Dark Reading

AUGUST 26, 2019

What's definitely not working with end-user cybersecurity awareness training - and what you can do about it.

Security awareness 84

Security awareness Cybersecurity Security IT 84

Data Matters

MARCH 28, 2022

OCR concludes most cyber-attacks could be prevented or substantially mitigated if HIPAA covered entities and business associates implemented HIPAA Security Rule requirements to address the most common types of attacks. implement a security awareness and training program for all workforce members pursuant to the HIPAA Security Rule.

Cybersecurity 88

Cybersecurity Privacy Insurance Risk 88

Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

On November 9, 2022, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) released its second, proposed amendments to the Part 500 Cybersecurity Rule. The proposed amendments revise several aspects of the draft Cybersecurity Rule amendments released on July 29, 2022. Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments and Risk Assessments.

Financial Services 55

Financial Services Cybersecurity Ransomware Compliance 55

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2020

GoDaddy made the headlines for an initiative that is dividing cybersecurity community, it sent phishing messages offering bonuses to its employees. The web provider apologized Thursday for the cyber security test aimed at verifying the response of its personnel to a phishing campaign. Pierluigi Paganini.

Phishing 108

Phishing IT Security awareness Cybersecurity 108

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. This means security awareness managers cannot exempt executives from training. The lesson for security awareness managers? Educate the Execs. Short answer: get creative.

Security awareness 40

Security awareness Phishing Security Data breaches 40

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.

Cybersecurity 87

Cybersecurity Data breaches Education Security awareness 87

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.

Education 203

Education Cybersecurity Security awareness Data breaches 203

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the world becomes more digital and connected, it is no surprise that data privacy and security is a growing concern for small to medium sized businesses — SMBs. However, SMBs have can struggle with the expense and execution of complying with data security laws in many countries. Related: GDPR sets new course for data privacy.

Data Privacy 210

Data Privacy Compliance Privacy GDPR 210

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). It is better to be proactive and prevent potential data breaches.

Phishing 105

Phishing Security awareness Education Cybersecurity 105

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 22, 2023

June 22, 2023 — Malicious emails have reached a crescendo in 2023 according to the latest report from cybersecurity software and services provider Fortra. About Fortra: Fortra is a cybersecurity company like no other. Eden Prairie, Minn., Organizations must rethink how to defend against such threats.

Phishing 100

Phishing Security awareness Cybersecurity Security 100

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.

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity Security awareness Education Paper 40

KnowBe4

AUGUST 24, 2022

It's great budget ammo for security awareness training. Reporter Aaron Holmes just published an article that is an eye opener for sure. You saw the title and are reading this, so I think you agree. Here is s short extract and I recommend you reading the whole article, link is below.

Insurance 75

Insurance Security awareness Cybersecurity Security 75

Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2024

. “On September 30, 2023, OVT became aware of a security incident that resulted in the encryption of certain OVT systems by an unauthorized third party. In response to this incident, we promptly launched a comprehensive investigation with the assistance of third-party cybersecurity experts and notified law enforcement.

Data breaches 107

Data breaches Ransomware Manufacturing Encryption 107