Security awareness training and insider threats

Get advice and tips on how end user security awareness training can help prevent internal risks and external threats. Find out how training can protect users against phishing attacks, social engineering schemes and other threats that can lead to data breaches.

September 24, 2020 24 Sep'20
Shopify discloses data breach caused by insider threats

Canadian e-commerce company Shopify disclosed a data breach involving two insider threats, but questions remain about the breach and how it was discovered.
August 17, 2020 17 Aug'20
Email enigma: Why is Canada hit with so many phishing attacks?

Canada has become an increasingly popular target for phishing attacks, according to several security vendors, but the reasons for the increase remain a mystery.
August 10, 2020 10 Aug'20
Games, not shame: Why security awareness training needs a makeover

Elevate Security co-founder Masha Sedova spoke at Black Hat USA 2020 about why traditional security awareness training is ineffective and fails to change risky behavior.
March 24, 2020 24 Mar'20
RSA Conference 2020 guide: Highlighting security's human element

What's happening at the 2020 RSA Conference? Our team keeps you up to date with pre-conference coverage and breaking news from the infosec world's biggest event.

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Enterprise cybersecurity hygiene checklist for 2020

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