Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Mobile Threats: The expansion of mobile threats highlights the growing need for security awareness among mobile users, particularly as attackers develop more sophisticated methods to compromise personal and corporate data. About the Author: Stefanie Shank.

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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

MAY 11, 2023

1 business communications tool. Related: The need for timely training At RSA Conference 2023 , I learned all about a new category of email security — referred to as integrated cloud email security ( ICES ) – that is helping companies more effectively keep email threats in check. Email remains by far the no.1

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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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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2023

Organizations should focus their security awareness and training efforts towards educating their userbases on how to differentiate between each type of phishing attack, and strive to build phishing resiliency over time using routine simulated exercises that mimic real-life attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Back in the day, security training was largely reserved for IT security specialists and then extended to include IT personnel in general. These days, all employees need to be well educated in security best practices and good habits if the organization wishes to steer clear of ransomware and malware. Key Differentiators.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 14, 2022

APIs are the gateway to providing the high security of data in an organization. An API’s ability to allow communication between different applications makes life easy, particularly the ability to automate tasks. However, organizations face the constant need to protect these APIs from attacks so they can protect organizational data.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

Who do they like to communicate with onlin. Helping them explore the benefits they get from being online gives them a context to consider why they should care about keeping this big part of their life safe and secure, and therefore fun and productive. What devices do they use? What games do they enjoy?

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

. “They’ll say ‘Hey, I’m new to the company, but you can check me out on LinkedIn’ or Microsoft Teams or Slack, or whatever platform the company uses for internal communications,” Allen said. Many companies now make security awareness and training an integral part of their operations.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

While technology is an important element of a cyber defense plan, this situation again highlights the equal importance of culture and security awareness within an organization. Bill Santos, President and COO, Cerberus Sentinel. They compromised an existing tool to penetrate and reside in the enterprise system.

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IT Governance

JULY 25, 2024

The PCI DSS consists of a standardised, industry-wide set of requirements and processes for: Policies; Procedures; Software design; Security management; Network architecture; and Critical protective measures. The Standard also has a requirement for security awareness training. Is the content of the programme adequate?

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 20, 2023

. — CybeReady, a global leader in security awareness training, today announced the release of its informative guide, “Five Workforce Security Strategies to Consider During Summer Holidays.” “By adhering to these tips and incorporating them into your vacation routine, you can secure a safe and delightful experience.”

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 17, 2022

Best Cybersecurity Solutions : Overall Vendor Top Startup EDR Firewall SIEM Intrusion Detection Breach and Attack Simulation Encryption Small Business Security Email Security IAM NAC Vulnerability Management Security Awareness Training. Best Security Awareness Training: KnowBe4. Winner : Palo Alto Networks.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Much blame has been placed on lax software patching practices at Equifax, but the cause of the intrusion was ultimately a people and organizational structure issue, argues Lance Spitzner , director of security awarness at the SANS Institute. The reason for this organizational divide?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Taylor Gulley, senior application security consultant at nVisium, told eSecurity Planet that enterprises that want to find ways to better detect malware in encrypted traffic will want to tread lightly. With the world moving toward secure communications, it makes sense that malware distributors will do so too,” Gulley said.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 31, 2023

About Hornetsecurity: Hornetsecurity is a leading global provider of next-generation cloud-based security, compliance, backup, and security awareness solutions that help companies and organisations of all sizes around the world. Its premium services are used by more than 50,000 customers.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 29, 2019

The breach was initially described by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Communications and Information as a “ deliberate, targeted and well-planned cyberattack ”, but an investigation later discovered that human error played a major role. How to measure the success of your security awareness programme. Negligent’.

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KnowBe4

JUNE 23, 2022

Technology is everywhere in society these days from our communication, shopping, and commerce capabilities. Whether email, online purchases, or using the blockchain, it amounts to large amounts of data collected about people. All this data, while easy to store, is also harder to manage and protect.

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KnowBe4

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) offers advice on how to avoid falling for scams that follow in the wake of natural disasters like Hurricane Ian. Scammers target victims of disasters as well as people trying to donate to charities.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2022

Their latest book, The Security Culture Playbook: An Executive Guide to Reducing Risk and Developing Your Human Defense Layer , combines the insight of 35 years of security culture experience with data-driven insights from over 40,000 global organizations. Improving Cybersecurity Communication and Metrics.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The malicious Word documents contained fake security notices that invited the victims to “Enable Editing” and “Enable Content,” which executes malicious VBA code. Then, attackers were able to infect their targets and set command and control (C2) communications to exfiltrate confidential data. Again, nothing really new for such attacks.

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KnowBe4

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, scammers and hackers are relentless in exploiting every avenue of communication. From emails to texts, calls to QR codes, malicious actors are finding new ways to compromise your privacy and security.

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KnowBe4

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

CONTINUED] at the KnowBe4 blog: [link] [Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing Old-school awareness training does not hack it anymore. This can lead to the communicator overestimating the other person's understanding of the subject, and thus not providing enough detail or explanation.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

It’s a DNS-based communication that helps circumvent classic defense mechanisms that focus on HTTP traffic. Vermillion Strike can communicate with all Cobalt Strike servers because it uses the same configuration format as the official Windows beacon. How Does a Beacon Attack Work? A New Weapon for APTs.

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KnowBe4

JULY 5, 2023

This latest impersonation campaign makes the case for ensuring users are vigilant when interacting with the web – something accomplished through continual Security Awareness Training. It is safer to end such communication and contact your financial institution right away. "Do

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The leadership of your organization must lead by example here – they must demonstrate and communicate the importance of cybersecurity and promote it at every opportunity. Training and security awareness initiatives that get people interested in and passionate about cybersecurity. Focus on basics. Start from the top.

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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. How Spear Phishing Works Spear phishing requires significant research on the part of the attacker for it to be successful.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

The inspiration for the CyCognito platform was the realization that the explosive growth in the numbers of threat actors and the sophistication of their tools has leapfrogged the capabilities of legacy security solutions and most of today’s enterprises, even those who are highly security-aware.” That’s a major step forward.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 28, 2024

A well-trained workforce, not just security awareness but the SOC and networking teams, can serve as the first line of defense against cyber threats, reducing the likelihood of breaches and minimizing potential damages. million compared to those with lower levels. Here are some key strategies: •Speak the Board’s Language.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 18, 2023

"Criminals typically call victims, sometimes using spoofed numbers to appear as if the call is from the Chinese Ministry of Public Security, one of its localized Public Security Bureaus, or a US-based Chinese Consulate. Criminals may also communicate through online applications." It can also put their mind to ease.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 4, 2023

Security solutions will help stop most attacks, but for those that make it past scanners, your users need to play a role in spotting and stopping BEC, VEC and phishing attacks themselves – something taught through security awareness training combined with frequent simulated phishing and other social engineering tests.

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KnowBe4

JUNE 20, 2023

Perhaps more importantly, do you know how effective new-school security awareness training is as a mission-critical layer in your security stack? million simulated phishing security tests. Get tricked into giving away their credentials or download malware? million users across 35,681 organizations with over 32.1

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

That’s why Requirement 12 of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) states that organisations should actively manage their data protection responsibilities by establishing, updating and communicating security policies and procedures in response to regular risk assessments.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Consider voluntary compliance: Consider implementing industry best practices to improve data security and establish trust with stakeholders even if compliance is not required. Then, examine the risks connected with data security and privacy. Transparency about your security policies can help build confidence and credibility.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 14, 2022

exe that implements very specific communication protocols designed for industrial equipment: Also read: 10 Top Active Directory Security Tools. This multi-stage approach allows for deploying malware on various operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and Solaris: Industroyer2 is a Windows executable named 108_100.exe

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Network security creates shielded, monitored, and secure communications between users and assets. The router or switch then facilitated communication between the other devices on the network such as other servers, network storage, and printers. In a complex, modern network, this assumption falls apart.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Encrypt data at rest with encryption algorithms and secure storage techniques. To encrypt data in transit, employ secure encryption and communication protocols such as Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Transport Layer Security (TLS). Communicate progress to users, focusing on data handling changes.

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