Why cybersecurity training needs a post-pandemic overhaul

COVID-19 may have ushered in the rise of remote work (either temporarily or permanently) but not all organizations were prepared to manage a fully remote workforce and the cybersecurity challenges that come with it. Protecting information assets agains… Continue reading Why cybersecurity training needs a post-pandemic overhaul

52% of SMBs have experienced a cyberattack in the last year

The consequences of a breach have never been more severe, with global cybercrime collectively totaling $16.4 billion each day, a Devolutions survey reveals. A recent study by IBM revealed that organizations with fewer than 500 employees had an average … Continue reading 52% of SMBs have experienced a cyberattack in the last year

Gaps in IT staff skills causing stress and decreased productivity

76 percent of IT decision makers worldwide are facing critical skills gaps in their departments – a 145 percent increase since 2016, according to a Skillsoft report based on responses from more than 9,300 IT professionals. While still a significant cha… Continue reading Gaps in IT staff skills causing stress and decreased productivity

The latest trends in online cybersecurity learning and training

In this interview with Help Net Security, Mike Hendrickson, VP of Technology & Developer Solutions at educational technology company Skillsoft, talks about the effect these last few years have had on online cybersecurity learning and training, and… Continue reading The latest trends in online cybersecurity learning and training

What is challenging secure application development?

A Censuswide report reveals the biggest security challenges that application security (AppSec) managers and software developers are facing within their organizations in today’s threat landscape. Report findings are based on online survey input from two… Continue reading What is challenging secure application development?

How to close the cybersecurity workforce gap

(ISC)² released the findings of its 2021 (ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforce Study. The study reveals updated figures for both the Cybersecurity Workforce Estimate and the Cybersecurity Workforce Gap in 2021, provides key insights into the makeup of the pro… Continue reading How to close the cybersecurity workforce gap

Tetra Defense Announces TRAC, an Apprenticeship Program Within TetraU to Broaden Cybersecurity Education

Madison, WI, Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tetra Defense, the Madison-based cybersecurity software development and incident response firm announces an impactful addition to their TetraU education program. The Tetra Rotational Apprenticeship in Cyber… Continue reading Tetra Defense Announces TRAC, an Apprenticeship Program Within TetraU to Broaden Cybersecurity Education

Detego partners with IACIS to deliver industry-leading digital forensics training

Detego, the world leader in rapid forensic extraction, triage and analysis, has announced a partnership with the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS), the providers of globally acclaimed digital forensics training and… Continue reading Detego partners with IACIS to deliver industry-leading digital forensics training

SenseGlove Nova brings a sense of touch to virtual reality training

Donning VR headsets for training can bring some realism to a simulated training environment, but it would be better if you could feel objects you interact with in the virtual realm. That’s precisely what the SenseGlove Nova haptic force-feedback gloves… Continue reading SenseGlove Nova brings a sense of touch to virtual reality training

Cybersecurity best practices lagging, despite people being aware of the risks

The National Cybersecurity Alliance and CybSafe announced the release of a report which polled 2,000 individuals across the U.S. and UK. The report examined key cybersecurity trends, attitudes, and behaviors ahead of Cybersecurity Awareness Month this … Continue reading Cybersecurity best practices lagging, despite people being aware of the risks