Collaborate Disseminate
As artificial intelligence amplifies the sophistication and reach of phishing, vishing, and smishing attacks, understanding and managing human cyber risks has become increasingly vital, according to the SANS Institute. The report underscores the escala… Continue reading Managing human cyber risks matters now more than ever
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations face constant cyber threats that can compromise their sensitive data, disrupt operations, and damage their reputation. Staying informed about the latest cyberattacks and understanding e… Continue reading 9 free cybersecurity whitepapers you should read
As part of Google’s commitment to building a strong cybersecurity workforce, the Google Cybersecurity Certificate offers an affordable and accessible pathway to a career in cybersecurity. In this Help Net Security interview, Phil Venables, CISO a… Continue reading Google Cloud CISO on why the Google Cybersecurity Certificate matters
SANS Institute has launched the SANS Cloud Diversity Academy (SCDA) in collaboration with Google. This academy provides training and certifications to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women, and other underrepresented groups who are pass… Continue reading SANS Institute and Google collaborate to launch Cloud Diversity Academy
SANS Security Awareness, a division of the SANS Institute, launched its new short-form technical training modules, “Security Essentials for IT Administrators.” This series provides a comprehensive review of cybersecurity principles, specifi… Continue reading SANS Institute unveils new cybersecurity training for IT administrators
October is Security Awareness Month, an exciting time as organizations around the world train people how to be cyber secure, both at work and at home. But what exactly is security awareness and, more importantly, why should we care about it? Security a… Continue reading Upgrade your security awareness efforts: Here’s how to start
SANS Institute has partnered with Microsoft to deliver a new series of computer-based training (CBT) videos to be included in the “Defender for O365” offering for security professionals utilizing the Microsoft 365 E5 Security license. The s… Continue reading Microsoft and SANS Institute collaborate to equip security professionals with the necessary expertise
In this Help Net Security video, Kevin Holvoet, Cyber Threat Intelligence Instructor, SANS Institute, discusses ransomware and Ransomware as a Service (Raas) attacks, and illustrates how preparedness with a proper top-down response is critical for busi… Continue reading What businesses can do to anticipate and mitigate ransomware threats
Two universal and seemingly innocuous browser features – the ability to create bookmarks (aka “favorites”) and browser synchronization – make users’ lives easier, but may also allow hackers to establish a covert data exfil… Continue reading Browser synchronization abuse: Bookmarks as a covert data exfiltration channel
With an unprecedented number of employees now working in hybrid or fully remote environments, compounded by an increase in cyber threats and a more overwhelmed, COVID-19 information fatigued workforce, there has never been a more critical time to effec… Continue reading People are the primary attack vector around the world