Dark Reading

APRIL 17, 2019

Breaches and compliance requirements have heightened the need for continuous and effective employee training, security experts say.

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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. Some in IT are ill-suited to helping users understand security-specific information.

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KnowBe4

MARCH 1, 2024

Our team at KnowBe4 recently got together to talk about planning for annual security and compliance training.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Then take a look at these three basic tips for staying secure. Cyber security can feel overwhelming. Besides, isn’t it IT’s job to keep you and your organisation secure? Here are three tips that don’t require any technical expertise. Use a secure Internet connection. People do this for a couple of reasons.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Then take a look at these three basic tips for staying secure. Cyber security can feel overwhelming. Besides, isn’t it IT’s job to keep you and your organisation secure? Here are three tips that don’t require any technical expertise. Use a secure Internet connection. People do this for a couple of reasons.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

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. While cybersecurity awareness training can take many forms, most training programs are computer-based. Visual Aids.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Organisations are being warned about data breaches in the media, regulators are demanding improved information security and the public is getting more vocal when organisations make mistakes. You may well think that staying secure and pacifying all these groups is an expensive and seemingly impossible task. Use secure networks.

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Dark Reading

APRIL 9, 2020

Tech leaders encourage organizations to maintain security awareness training and offer advice on how to protect their information.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Graham Day, author of October’s book of the month, Security in the Digital World , says, “Attackers are slowly discovering all the ways that devices can be used to attack others. This essential guide is for anyone and everyone trying to stay safe and secure in a changing digital world. Protect yourself from cyber crime.

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Jamf

OCTOBER 15, 2018

In honor of October being Cyber Security Awareness Month, we take an in-depth look at why security breaches continue to lead the nightly news and what resources and tools are available to ensure device security is at its best.

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AIIM

JANUARY 9, 2019

This day, led officially by The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) , is an international effort to “create awareness about the importance of respecting privacy, safeguarding data, and enabling trust”. In fact, we've put together some FREE resources to share some of our best Data Privacy tips with you.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 8, 2017

10 tips to stay safe. The Barclays DigiSafe Christmas Survey also highlighted that 42% of those questioned are not confident about their online security. This must-have guide features simple explanations, examples and advice to help you be security-aware online in the digital age.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This Sunday is both Halloween and the end of National Cyber Security Awareness Month – and what better way to mark the occasion than with some cyber security horror stories? But when it comes to cyber security, you can never be as sure that the person behind the mask is as benign. Trick or treat. Hack-o-lantern.

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Dark Reading

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Move beyond generic, annual security awareness training with these important tips.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 1, 2019

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month , where people are encouraged to brush up on their everyday information security practices. What is European Cyber Security Month? Cyber Security Month is an EU awareness campaign that promotes cyber security in the workplace and at home.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2019

In the spirit of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), my colleague Ashvin Kamaraju wrote about how organizations can use fundamental controls to secure their information technology. Effective digital security doesn’t end at “Secure IT,” however. Building a Robust Security Culture.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 18, 2018

We caught up with Graham Day author of October’s book of the month, Security in the Digital World , to find out more. Drawing on Graham’s extensive experience, this book provides accessible tips, advice and guidance to help you better protect yourself in the evolving digital world. Learn how to protect yourself in the digital world.

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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. Incorporate security education into corporate volunteer or mentoring programs.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

IBM Security X-Force researchers discovered similarities between a component used in the Raspberry Robin malware and a Dridex malware loader, which was part of the malicious operations of the cybercrime gang Evil Corp. IBM shared the following tips to prevent Raspberry Robin infections: Implement security awareness training.

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IT Governance

APRIL 23, 2018

This week’s extract is taken from Graham Day’s book Security in the Digital World. This must-have guide features simple explanations, examples and advice to help you become security-aware in a developing digital world. Q: What is the authors’ number one tip for improving your Snapchat security?

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KnowBe4

MARCH 28, 2023

Security awareness training still has a place to play here." Email and other elements of software infrastructure offer built-in fundamental security that largely guarantees we are not in danger until we ourselves take action," Tyson writes. Is the email enticing you to click on a link?' I'm being asked to do something here.'"

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

Teaching children about good cyber security habits starts with helping them realize their power to learn to make smart choices. 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. Here are some tips to excite kids about cybersecurity.

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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

MAY 10, 2022

[Heads Up] There is a New Type of Phishing Campaign Using Simple Email Templates A phishing campaign is using short, terse emails to trick people into visiting a credential-harvesting site, according to Paul Ducklin at Naked Security. The sooner someone raises the alarm, the sooner you can warn everyone else.”. Blog post with links: [link].

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KnowBe4

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

[link] Spear Phishing Attacks Increase 127% As Use of Impersonation Skyrockets Impersonation of users, domains and brands is on the rise, as is the use of malicious links, in response to security vendors improving their ability to detect malicious attachments. Blog post with links: [link] Are Your Users Making Risky Security Mistakes?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

SaaS security checklists are frameworks for protecting data and applications in cloud-based environments. They serve as benchmarks for upholding strong security requirements, evaluating existing tools, and assessing potential solutions. We’ve designed a customizable template to help you develop your own SaaS security checklist.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Application programming interface (API) security is a combination of tools and best practices to secure the all-important connections between applications. API security protects data and back-end systems while preserving fluid communication between software components through strict protocols and access controls.

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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. Blog post with screenshots and links: [link] A Master Class on IT Security: Roger A.

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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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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

The situation might seem hopeless, with cyber criminals outnumbering overworked and underfunded information security personnel, but there are plenty of ways you can improve your defences, even on a tight budget. Our blog provides daily updates on all things information security-related. Green papers.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 29, 2018

one of the biggest cyber security threats is inside your organisation , there’s never been a better time to ensure your organisation has an effective GDPR staff awareness training programme in place. . How to deliver staff awareness training – seven top tips . And, with recent reports indicating that?

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 29, 2018

one of the biggest cyber security threats is inside your organisation , there’s never been a better time to ensure your organisation has an effective GDPR staff awareness training programme in place. . How to deliver staff awareness training – seven top tips . And, with recent reports indicating that?

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2021

A malicious advertising campaign originating out of Eastern Europe and operating since at least mid-June is targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices connected to home networks, according to executives with GeoEdge, which offers ad security and quality solutions to online and mobile advertisers. IoT a Security Concern.

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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. Interestingly, 38% of finance employees marked the sample phishing attempt describing a stock tip from a famous investor as legitimate.

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AIIM

MAY 20, 2021

Step 3: Have Clear Corporate Data Security Policies. Step 5: Secure Valuable Knowledge. The third and final way to label your knowledge assets is through their security-related access levels. Data categorization primes you for the next step—data security policy formulation. You must secure it. Medium-value assets).

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Plus, when you sign up for the course, you’ll receive a free monthly security awareness newsletter that provides updated tips. The course content is updated quarterly to provide the latest real-world examples of phishing emails. The post Watch out for scams as Brexit confusion intensifies appeared first on IT Governance Blog.

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KnowBe4

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Even the best-intentioned employees can sometimes do scary things that expose your organization to security risk. Whether it’s getting hooked by cleverly-crafted phishing attacks , leaving laptops exposed, or even allowing unauthorized people into secure facilities, mistakes happen – and they can be costly. Training Tip #1.

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