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The Strategic Need for Employee Training and Education

Data Breach Today

Why the Benefits Far Outweigh the Risks Today's workforce is increasingly insisting on having employer-provided education and development opportunities. Learn why offering employees opportunities for education and development is both a retention strategy and a key component of a successful business strategy.

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Educating and Training Future Cybersecurity Pros

Data Breach Today

Rob Clyde of ISACA discusses his ideas for how to raise up the next generation of "cyberwarriors" to serve on the front lines of active defense against cyberthreats.

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ISC(2): Only 13% of Cybersec Pros Had a Cyber Education

Data Breach Today

Study Points to Need for Extensive On-the-Job Training Only 13% of cybersecurity professionals had a cybersecurity education before getting into the sector reports (ISC)², pointing to the need for extensive on-the-job training.

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Huntress Buys Security Training Provider Curricula for $22M

Data Breach Today

Firm's Largest Acquisition to Extend User Education to Small to Midsized Clients Huntress has made the largest acquisition in its eight-year history, buying Curricula to boost user education.

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GUEST ESSAY: A call to blur the lines between cybersecurity training, up-skilling and higher ed

The Last Watchdog

Individuals and organizations can now fill these skill gaps through online, self-paced training and short-term programs that give people the technical skills, hands-on experience and certifications they need to successfully serve in cyber roles. Today, there are more paths into cybersecurity than ever. Rethinking the talent game.

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News alert: Security Journey accelerates secure coding training platform enhancements

The Last Watchdog

Pittsburgh, PA – July 13, 2023 – Security Journey, a best-in-class application security education company, has today announced an acceleration of its secure coding training platform enhancements. Additional Pre-built and Customizable Learning Paths – including multiple training formats to drive engagement.

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GUEST ESSAY: Sure steps to achieve a robust employee cybersecurity awareness training regimen

The Last Watchdog

With proper training, employees can prevent these attacks before they happen. While the protection of the company’s assets can never be completely guaranteed, security awareness training should be a top priority for business owners. Provide frequent training about the risks of cyberattacks. Change passwords regularly.