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"The popularity of hybrid work, and the associated risks, means that companies must prioritise training and education to make remote working safe. Traditional methods of controlling and securing company data aren't as effective when employees are working in remote locations and greater responsibility falls on the individual. Companies must acknowledge the unique risks associated with remote work and activate relevant security management systems, as well as empower employees to deal with a certain level of risk," said Daniel Hofmann, CEO of Hornetsecurity. Hofmann commented: "Increasing remote working cybersecurity measures is particularly important in the current climate, as cybercriminals are becoming smarter and using remote working to their advantage. We've seen an increase in smartphone attacks as hackers understand that both personal and professional data can likely be accessed as people can, and often do, carry out work on personal devices."
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Organizations need to do the same and take a multidimensional approach to cybersecurity because biannual training videos aren't enough to engage employees or protect your business. Many cybersecurity training strategies don't prepare employees for scenarios like these.
Locheed Martin has bagged a government contract to train 17,000 remote US Army civilian employees on security readiness, and wants to also extend the offer to private entities. MR2 is also able to synchronize data between the military's segmented classified and non-classified communication networks and "Allows cyber operators to get a full view of capability and skill levels across the entire workforce, removing the need to consult multiple systems and networks," Lockheed Martin said.
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.
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.
You need to upgrade your CV to show some knowledge and experience of systems, tools and frameworks that your current role doesn't require but the next step up the ladder does. That's where the SANS' new job role roadmap comes in, designed to let students explore common career paths in cyber security and point them to the specific training courses which can help them get there.
A report published by Deloitte in 2020 - Building cyber security into critical infrastructure: Protecting industrial control systems in Asia Pacific - concluded that critical infrastructure operators in Asia Pacific are being increasingly targeted by cyber espionage and sophisticated attacks which can severely disrupt essential services, including energy and water supplies. APAC cyber security professionals cannot afford to drop their guard for a second, but ICS/OT systems present some unique challenges when it comes to making sure they are safeguarded from unauthorized access, data theft and disruption.
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.