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This brings us on to our third point, which is that we should not be looking to harness GenAI for security awareness training. GenAI promises to transform security training for the better.
We know what went on at security awareness training vendor KnowBe4's seventh annual KB4-CON user conference in Florida. In this feature, written by Drew Robb for TechRepublic Premium, you can get to know about KnowBe4's ambitions to weave AI into its product portfolio, and how AI, voice cloning and ChatGPT have changed the way nefarious individuals hack.
Even though employees go through cybersecurity awareness training, half of organizationd' leaders believe their employees still lack cybersecurity knowledge. Effective cybersecurity awareness training can help employees recognize phishing attacks and social engineering schemes, apply username and password best practices, report security incidents and, ultimately, protect sensitive data and systems and prevent their organization from falling victim to a ransomware attack.
Some of you have already started budgeting for 2024 and allocating funds to security areas within your organization. It is safe to say that employee security awareness training is one of the...
As artificial intelligence amplifies the sophistication and reach of phishing, vishing, and smishing attacks, understanding and managing human cyber risks has become increasingly vital. Security awareness training is essential and must be a live, evolving process.
Highlighting the potential danger from human risk, the research cited a survey of 1,310 workers which revealed a whopping 69 percent admitted to having bypassed their own organisations' cybersecurity guidance in the past 12 months. In order to equip cyber security professionals with the knowledge and tools they need to combat these relentless and fast-evolving internal cyber threats, the SANS Institute, a trusted resource for cybersecurity training, certifications and research, is celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October.
A security policy is only as valuable as the knowledge and efforts of those who adhere to it, whether IT staff or regular users. Understanding the importance of computer and network security, and building accountability for these concepts, is critical to achieving organizational goals.
A new study by Cisco Investments with venture capital firms finds that most CISOs find complexity of tools, number of solutions and users, and even jargon a barrier to zero trust. The guide, which explored the cybersecurity market around identity management, data protection, software supply chain integrity and cloud migration, resulted from interviews with Cisco customers, chief information security officers, innovators, startup founders and other experts.
In this Help Net Security interview, Ken Briggs, General Counsel at Salucro, discusses how fostering a culture of security awareness has become paramount for healthcare organizations. Considering the recent trends in cybersecurity, such as the rise of cloud computing and remote work, what considerations should healthcare organizations keep in mind to maintain a strong security posture? How can they balance convenience and accessibility with the need for robust security measures?
The latest research from Fortinet reveals that more than 90% of leaders believe that increased employee cybersecurity awareness would help decrease the occurrence of cyberattacks. As organizations face increasing cyber risks, the research highlights the important role of employees in serving as an organization's first line of defense in protecting their organization from cybercrime.