The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Employee security awareness is the most important defense against data breaches. Related: Leveraging security standards to protect your company. Create security awareness for employees. One of the most important ways to protect against data breaches is to increase employee security awareness.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 31, 2023

The informative and educational series has already looked at topics such as AI and whether ChatGPT could conduct a cyberattack, discussions around Hornetsecurity’s recent compliance survey, as well as a conversation with Microsoft Certified Trainer on how secure Microsoft 365 actually is.

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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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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

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. Cybersecurity education for kids is therefore a smart investment. We’re all connected.

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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.

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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. Doing simulated phishing tests is the best way to educate your workforce about various social engineering threats. It is better to be proactive and prevent potential data breaches.

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IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

For example, in the US, the 2023-2025 CISA Cybersecurity Strategic Plan aims to increase basic-level cyber skills across the country, transform cyber education and boost the cyber workforce. Security teams, line-of-business managers and executives should know exactly what role to play to help contain the damage.

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IBM Big Data Hub

AUGUST 9, 2023

Because even the best email gateways and security tools can’t protect organizations from every phishing campaign, organizations increasingly turn to phishing simulations. Simulations provide information security teams need to educate employees to better recognize and avoid real-life phishing attacks.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 4, 2023

But, according to security researchers at Abnormal Security, cybercriminals are becoming brazen and are taking their shots at very large prizes. According to Abnormal Security, nearly every aspect of the request looked legitimate. The email attaches a legitimate-looking payoff letter complete with loan details.

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IT Governance

APRIL 9, 2018

Commenting on the report, Robert Holmes, vice president of email security products at Proofpoint, said: Email fraud is highly pervasive and deceptively simple; hackers don’t need to include attachments or URLs, emails are distributed in fewer volumes, and typically impersonate people in authority for maximum impact.

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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. As adults, we know that bad online decisions can have negative or dangerous effects for years to come. For adults doing the teaching, it’s no easy task.

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KnowBe4

MARCH 28, 2023

Security awareness training still has a place to play here." This is where we can install a tripwire in our mindsets: we should be hyper aware of what it is we are acting upon when we act upon it. Security Culture Benchmarking feature lets you compare your organization's security culture with your peers NEW!

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Key Findings from the “Email Security in 2024” Report In an exhaustive review, VIPRE processed 7.2 Protection Achievements The VIPRE Email Security Link Isolation feature, akin to URL sandboxing, showcased its efficacy by securing over 41.9 billion emails globally, identifying approximately 950.39

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IT Governance

MARCH 15, 2019

Watch the video below to hear what Geraint had to say about educating employees, the ever-changing threat landscape, and the importance of information and cyber security awareness at all levels of an organisation. How can you increase employee awareness?

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IT Governance

JULY 3, 2019

It also found that only 40% of organisations have full visibility into email threats, meaning those organisations are being targeted regularly and simply aren’t aware of the scale of the threat. “The The approach should be two-fold, focused on balancing education with a robust technological safety net.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 30, 2018

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) compiles quarterly statistics about the main causes of reported data security incidents. This is where staff security education comes in. Successful security awareness programmes provide more than just information. Loss or theft of unencrypted device – 28 incidents.

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KnowBe4

OCTOBER 19, 2023

For more information, see CISA’s Malware, Phishing, and Ransomware and Security-by-Design and -Default webpages. For more information, see CISA’s Malware, Phishing, and Ransomware and Security-by-Design and -Default webpages. We could not agree more.

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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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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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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Security awareness and policies are essential, but without substantial investment in security, network analysis, regular security audits and collaboration with researchers like the Citizen Lab these cases would not have been detected.” ” concludes the report. ” concludes the report.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Along with celebrating Cyber Security Awareness Month, several exciting events are taking place across the world, aiming to educate people on the latest trends in cybersecurity and privacy. GITEX GLOBAL is the biggest security and technology event and exhibition in the Middle East. GITEX GLOBAL, 10-14 October, Dubai.

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IT Governance

MAY 2, 2019

Despite this, 46% cited a lack of security awareness as one of the biggest challenges in complying with data protection regulations. The GDPR expects organisations to record all data breaches and, in some circumstances, report these to the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) within 72 hours of becoming aware.

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KnowBe4

OCTOBER 7, 2018

Millions of Rewarding Jobs: Educating for a Career in Cybersecurity. In following along with the Week 2 theme of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2018 , we’ve compiled our second toolkit. A Year in the Life of A Security Awareness Program Manager on-demand webinar. Get your toolkit today!

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Educating staff. When it comes to implementing staff awareness training as part of a wider security strategy, we advise being proactive. It needs to be ongoing and continually reinforced across the organisation to reiterate the importance of compliance and security. Find out more >>

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

Mitnick understood where the greatest cybersecurity dangers were, and he used his platform at KnowBe4 to promote training all employees to be aware of attack vectors and to educate organizations worldwide. However, he also knew that there will always be new attacks, and he dedicated his career to educate us all to be less vulnerable.

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IT Governance

JULY 18, 2019

With cyber crime quickly becoming a top priority for organisations, IT admins have felt the pressure to invest in network defences and ensure their systems aren’t breached. But those measures aren’t much help when criminals use phishing scams to bypass organisations’ defences and hit them where they’re most vulnerable: their employees.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2022

Ankura immediately provided security operations center (SOC) services to stop the virus from spreading, protect against further damage, and to begin the process of removing it. The guys in the SOC discovered that the virus came in via a remote user , had spread over the VPN and then began to look for security flaws,” said Mendoza.

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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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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) has released CVSS v4.0 , the latest version of its Common Vulnerability Scoring System standard. Regular system upgrades and security audits are essential for maintaining strong defenses. The problem: The 9.1 severity flaw could allow unauthenticated attackers to delete data.

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KnowBe4

OCTOBER 29, 2018

From clicking on phishing emails to leaving personal information unsecured, the video explores the variety of dangers a lack of security awareness can pose. The post Video: Don’t be a Security Zombie! These beasts were once thoughtful Internet or technology users who were turned after a just a few preventable mistakes.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

37% of employees admitted that they didn’t know what to look out for in a fraudulent email or didn’t have any security measures in place. Don’t take the risk – educate your staff. Staff awareness training should be your primary defence strategy against phishing attacks. Key findings. Take action now >>

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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. In order to send a message, they could be using spoof email addresses, making use of compromised accounts, or exploiting weak security measures.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2019

See also: Government surveys further education providers before Brexit. Plus, when you sign up for the course, you’ll receive a free monthly security awareness newsletter that provides updated tips. UK data protection law and Brexit. How will UK organisations share data with the EU in no-deal Brexit?

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 21, 2018

37% of employees admitted that they didn’t know what to look out for in a fraudulent email or didn’t have any security measures in place. Don’t take the risk – educate your staff. Staff awareness training should be your primary defence strategy against phishing attacks. Key findings.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Numerous strains of this destructive code have been the front-page news in global computer security chronicles for almost a decade now, with jaw-dropping ups and dramatic downs accompanying its progress. inch diskettes. None of these early threats went pro. The FBI-themed ransomware was one of the most prolific infections at the time.

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IT Governance

JULY 29, 2019

According to the research, 52% of users receive training no more than twice per year, and 6% of users have never received security awareness training. Educated and informed employees are your first line of defence. Empower them to make better security decisions with our complete staff awareness e-learning suite.

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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. Given the ubiquity of phishing emails, any lack of awareness concerning this cyberthreat should be cause for worry.

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