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.
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Security awareness training and insider threats News
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August 15, 2018
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Aug'18
Infosec mental health support and awareness hits Black Hat 2018
While burnout, depression and PTSD can affect anyone, infosec mental health still doesn't often get the attention it deserves, but Black Hat 2018 attempted to change that.
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July 31, 2018
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Jul'18
End-user security awareness training is a must-have
There are lots of different ways to keep users up to date on the latest security risks and how they should be handling their corporate resources.
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April 25, 2018
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Apr'18
Rachel Tobac: Social engineering attacks need real-world 2FA
Rachel Tobac discusses how to train employees to avoid social engineering attacks and how individuals can keep themselves safe with awareness and by being 'politely paranoid.'
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December 13, 2017
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Dec'17
Breach awareness low among executives, CA Veracode survey says
According to a new survey from CA Veracode, breach awareness regarding recent major cyber incidents was low among executives, managers and directors, surprising some experts.
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Know your enemy: Understanding insider attacks
Insider attacks are a significant threat to enterprises. Expert Ernie Hayden provides an introduction to insider threats and how organizations can protect themselves. Continue Reading
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Insider threat report tracks annual cost of theft, carelessness
The Ponemon Institute study "2018 Cost of Insider Threats" examines the cost to companies victimized by material insider threat incidents during the past 12 months. Continue Reading
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social engineering
Social engineering is an attack vector that relies heavily on human interaction and often involves manipulating people into breaking normal security procedures and best practices in order to gain access to systems, networks or physical locations, or... Continue Reading
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Cybersecurity professionals: Lack of training leaves skills behind
Cybersecurity professionals' increased workloads leave little time for training, leaving their skill sets -- and their companies' data security -- vulnerable to outside threats. Continue Reading
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Insider threat detection tools that sniff out dangers from within
Learn about the insider threat detection tools that can zero-in on anomalous user behavior. Malicious or accidental, the insider threat is one of the most dangerous and costly to companies. Continue Reading
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How major FDIC cybersecurity issues highlight leadership failures
A series of major FDIC cybersecurity data breaches has created a chaotic situation and highlights the importance of strong, well-intentioned security leadership in organizations. Continue Reading
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Ransomware recovery: How can enterprises operate post-attack?
A report detailed how Maersk recovered its infrastructure from a NotPetya ransomware attack along with its chosen recovery option. Expert Nick Lewis explains how it worked. Continue Reading
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Take commonsense approach to cybersecurity for healthcare plan
In this Q&A, a cybersecurity expert suggests that providers should take a reasoned, commonsense approach to developing a cybersecurity for healthcare program. Continue Reading
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Insider threats: Preventing intellectual property theft
IP theft is often committed by insiders or disgruntled employees who feel entitled to information. Peter Sullivan explains the threat and how to prevent these insider attacks. Continue Reading
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How insider fraud can be detected and avoided in the enterprise
IT sabotage and insider threats can put an organization at great risk. Guest expert Peter Sullivan details preventative measures to take and employee training techniques. Continue Reading
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Restrain employee error to fight healthcare cybersecurity threats
According to separate studies, healthcare employees are the biggest security threat to an organization. A security expert suggests three ways to bolster internal security. Continue Reading
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Exchange IRM helps enterprises lock down information
Exchange Server's information rights management features put boundaries on messages and documents to avoid the mishandling of restricted content. Continue Reading