Is MDR Cybersecurity Training an Oxymoron?

MDR (Managed Detection and Response) services are becoming popular with enterprises that lack the internal cybersecurity expertise to fully secure their networks. This lack of cybersecurity expertise is an issue that is becoming far too common for man… Continue reading Is MDR Cybersecurity Training an Oxymoron?

Targeted Cyberattacks Require Targeted Security Awareness Training

COVID-19 and remote work have highlighted the struggle in implementing an effective cybersecurity awareness training program. SANS and other organizations offer security awareness training sessions geared for those working from home (WFH). And Gartner… Continue reading Targeted Cyberattacks Require Targeted Security Awareness Training

Einstein Told Us: Why User Awareness is NOT the right focus

“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” – Einstein (Well, not really!) Every day we hear another reason why user awareness (or better-named security awareness) is criti… Continue reading Einstein Told Us: Why User Awareness is NOT the right focus

Job Security: Certain Industries More Susceptible to Phishing

When it comes to falling prey to a phishing email scam, one study found that those working in certain industries are more likely than others. A study released this summer by KnowBe4 found that those who work in construction are the most susceptible to… Continue reading Job Security: Certain Industries More Susceptible to Phishing

So You Got a SaaS Security Awareness Training Platform, Now What?

After months of talks, budget approvals, and getting stakeholder buy in, you finally have the security awareness tool of your choice ready to be used. You get some welcome emails, an onboarding conversation with a customer account manager, and the… Continue reading So You Got a SaaS Security Awareness Training Platform, Now What?

4 Essentials for Effective Security Awareness Training

Awareness experts weigh in about the essential elements for an awareness program that keeps users engaged — and helps them identify major threats to an organization’s security posture.

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Asleep at the Switches: Don’t Let Cyber Fatigue Catch Your Enterprise Off Guard

To combat cyber fatigue, security leaders must communicate the importance of password hygiene without diluting the message.

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Five Strategies to Help Recent Graduates Close the Awareness Gap

IT leaders are struggling to find qualified job candidates due to an awareness gap and the inability of recent graduates to articulate their skills.

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Turning Tables on Nigerian Business Email Scammers

Researchers from Dell SecureWorks infiltrated a Nigerian business email spoofing and business email compromise operation, shutting down a number of money mule accounts in the process. Continue reading Turning Tables on Nigerian Business Email Scammers