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SANS is offering fully certified cybersecurity training – without leaving your bunker
2020-03-26 07:00

Amid this planet's ongoing pandemic and stay-at-home measures, if you're keen to repurpose all that time previously spent commuting, attending conferences, and so on, why not take a look at the SANS Institute's Online Cybersecurity Training. SANS has been researching and educating the cybersecurity industry since 1989, building its fully GIAC-certified training courses around in-person events held worldwide.

MediaPRO and BSI offer personalized privacy awareness and regulation specific training programs
2020-03-23 00:30

MediaPRO, a leading provider of security and privacy training solutions, has announced a new partnership with BSI, the international business improvement company. The new alliance will enable BSI to offer its clients personalized privacy awareness and regulation specific training programs that can be tailored to their risk management priorities.

GM prioritizes cybersecurity with internal training and bug bounties
2020-02-28 16:12

GM is working with industry colleagues, company engineers, and middle school students to make cybersecurity a cornerstone of the auto industry, according to GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra. Barra spoke at RSA 2020 on Thursday and explained the company's sophisticated strategy to improve cybersecurity now and in the future.

Only 38% of US govt workers received ransomware prevention training
2020-02-28 05:30

73% of government employees are concerned about impending ransomware threats to cities across the country, and more employees fear of cyberattacks to their community than natural disasters and terrorist attacks, an IBM survey has revealed. Data in the new Harris Poll found ransomware attacks might be even more widespread, with 1 in 6 respondents disclosing their department was impacted by a ransomware attack.

(ISC)2 and NTT-AT partner to bring cybersecurity training to Japan
2020-02-28 02:00

2 - the world's largest nonprofit association of certified cybersecurity professionals - announced an expansion of its strategic partnership with NTT Advanced Technology Corporation, which will bring more local-language cybersecurity training to Japan. Now recognized as an Official Training Provider of2, NTT-AT offers public training on the official Certified Cloud Security Professional Common Body of Knowledge, helping to strengthen cloud security capabilities of organizations throughout Japan.

Deal: Cloud And Networking Certification Training ~ Get 97% OFF
2020-02-20 11:08

Cloud computing and networking are two of the most significant areas of growth in the IT business. If you want to work in either niche, the Essential Cloud & Networking Certification Training Bundle offers 93 hours of essential knowledge.

Deal: Cloud And Networking Certification Training ~ Get 97% OFF
2020-02-20 03:08

Cloud computing and networking are two of the most significant areas of growth in the IT business. If you want to work in either niche, the Essential Cloud & Networking Certification Training Bundle offers 93 hours of essential knowledge.

Offensive Security releases major update to its Penetration Testing with Kali Linux training course
2020-02-11 16:55

Offensive Security announced a major update to its flagship Penetration Testing with Kali Linux training course. The new course doubles the amount of content available to train students the skills and mindset required to be a successful security professional and prepare for the Offensive Security Certified Professional certification.

TRIMEDX partners with CyberVista to launch a cybersecurity training program
2020-02-05 01:00

TRIMEDX is pleased to announce a comprehensive cybersecurity training program specifically designed to address the ever-growing threat of cyberattacks on connected medical devices. TRIMEDX will partner with CyberVista, a cybersecurity education and workforce development company, in launching its CE CYBER Academy: a next-generation training and certification program that will enhance TRIMEDX's 3,100+ nationwide associates with vital skills that many health systems struggle to source in the face of unprecedented demand for cybersecurity expertise.

Untested app and no training for volunteers are fatal in Iowa caucus
2020-02-04 18:36

SEE: Iowa caucus app fiasco: How it happened and lessons learned. "Inevitably, the cost of this misstep is considerably greater since damage control and ultimately training staff properly is required, as well demonstrated with the app rollout in Iowa caucuses," Jones said.