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Best of KB4-CON 2024: The State of Phishing, Hacking and Security Awareness Training
2024-03-06 16:00

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.

Are We Ready to Give Up on Security Awareness Training?
2023-12-19 11:53

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...

Finding the right approach to security awareness
2023-10-30 06:00

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.

Security Awareness and Training Policy
2023-10-02 16:00

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.

Building a culture of security awareness in healthcare begins with leadership
2023-06-12 04:30

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?

ENISA gives out toolbox for creating security awareness programs
2023-01-23 05:30

The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity has made available Awareness Raising in a Box, a "Do it yourself" toolbox to help organizations in their quest to create and implement a custom security awareness raising program.A guideline on creating an awareness campaign targeted at external stakeholders.

The 5 Cornerstones for an Effective Cyber Security Awareness Training
2022-11-28 11:45

Phishing, educating your employees, and creating a cyber awareness culture? These are topics we're sensitive to and well-versed in. We've repeatedly seen that ad hoc, scattershot employee training attempts don't work.

The 5 Cornerstones for an Effective Cyber Security Awareness Training
2022-11-28 11:45

Phishing, educating your employees, and creating a cyber awareness culture? These are topics we're sensitive to and well-versed in. We've repeatedly seen that ad hoc, scattershot employee training attempts don't work.

How to improve security awareness and training for your employees
2022-10-27 15:38

Security training is often touted as one of the best ways to combat phishing attacks, malware and other security hazards. The type of security training offered to your employees makes a huge difference in whether your efforts prove effective.

Upgrade your security awareness efforts: Here’s how to start
2022-10-19 05:00

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. Security awareness goes by many other names, depending on the organization: security influence, culture, engagement, training, education, etc.