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Podcast: Cyber Awareness 2.0: Engaging Employees in the Age of Advanced Threats
Thu, 06/20/2024
In this audio interview with Information Security Media Group, Theo Zafirakos, CISO, Professional Service at Fortra discusses the state of cybersecurity awareness training and modern security awareness programs.
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The 5 Most Common Supply Chain Attacks
Thu, 01/25/2024
Say, have you heard anything about supply chains lately? Of course, you have. This phrase has entered the zeitgeist with more gusto than Taylor Swift oozing rizz in a Chiefs jersey.
When we talk about the price of things, be they groceries or concert tickets, the conversation inevitably turns to someone remarking on “the supply chain,” and the rest of us nod knowingly.
Which is to say, supply...
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Using Generative AI Responsibly: Exploring 5 Common Use Cases
Mon, 12/11/2023
The rise of generative AI like ChatGPT and Midjourney has been one of this decade’s most revolutionary technological advancements. This technology has allowed businesses to scale their operations more efficiently and enabled entirely new functionalities within existing tools.
While generative AI has had a largely positive impact on the world, its negative aspects cannot be ignored. From text to...
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Voice Generation AI: A Major Threat to Communication Carriers' Security Systems
Mon, 11/13/2023
Voice-based cyber attacks have existed for a long time and have wreaked havoc worldwide. They are a low-effort, high-reward attack that can be scaled to extreme heights with very little effort apart from finding phone number lists to call.
This is part of the reason why vishing attacks have seen a 54% increase in 2022. A potentially even more aggravating factor is the recent drastic improvements...
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AI in Cyber Security: Pros and Cons, and What it Means for Your Business
Fri, 10/13/2023
AI has been making waves in virtually every industry, and cyber security is no exception. Several companies are adopting the technology into different business functions, such as logistics and IT.
But as AI quickly leaks into the business landscape, it’s also been the subject of criticism.
Recently, news reports have revealed that ¾ of global businesses are considering or have already...
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How to Develop Security Awareness Training
Mon, 10/09/2023
According to Valimail’s Spring 2019 Email Fraud Landscape, about 3.4 billion phishing emails are sent each day, making it one of the most common types of cyber attacks.
This number shows how crucial it is to train your employees so they can recognize and report malicious emails.
That’s where cyber security awareness training comes in. With the right training program, you can provide your...
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How Artificial Intelligence Benefits Cyber Security Awareness Training
Fri, 09/29/2023
AI is changing how people live and work. Thanks to intuitive machine learning systems, the ability to predict, personalize, and customize has reached new levels.
These capabilities of prediction, personalization, and customization make AI the perfect match for cyber security awareness training.
AI cyber security training lets you meet individual employee learning needs directly. Some employees...
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The Chain Reaction: Why Cyber Security in Supply Chain Networks is Critical
Fri, 09/15/2023
Imagine countless organizations working together like a well-oiled machine to create and deliver the products and services we rely on. That’s what supply chain networks are.
Like a machine, each connection is vital to make the whole thing work. It’s a delicate dance of supply and demand, where each organization plays its part in keeping the network alive and thriving.
And with technology...
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Risky Business: When Third-Party Troubles Become Your Own
Tue, 09/05/2023
Businesses don’t stand and operate alone. Organizations partner with an average of 10 third-party vendors to manage their operations.
Especially when talking about large corporations—they collaborate with various other organizations or firms helping them manage and advance their operations.
These firms include suppliers, manufacturers, service providers, software vendors, distributors, resellers...
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ChatGPT and Its Recent Cyber Security Scares
Mon, 08/28/2023
Conversational AI has lately been the talk of the town for most knowledge workers worldwide. While this technology has existed for a few years, OpenAI’s ChatGPT released this year is leaps and bounds ahead of anything seen before.
This trailblazing web app has been used for anything from writing wedding speeches to helping people do their jobs more efficiently. One thing is certain—a shocking...
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How to Enhance Third Party Risk Management with Cyber Security Training
Mon, 06/12/2023
Did you know that on average, every company is connected to ten third-party businesses?
There’s the payroll services company that remotely manages employee wages. The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) cloud storage provider that backs up customer account data. The security company that provides access control to company buildings and systems.
To achieve an efficient supply chain, organizations rely...
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Are You Being Played? AI's Role in Social Engineering and How You Can Protect Yourself
Mon, 05/08/2023
While there’s no denying that AI has its advantages, it also comes with its fair share of drawbacks. One of which is its role in making social engineering easier to pull off.
Cyber criminals are beginning to utilize AI software to generate the voice of chief executive officers and fool employees into revealing sensitive information or initiating monetary transfers.
An astounding 82% of cyber...
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Why Your Third-Party Vendors Have Almost Definitely Been Breached and What to Do About It
Mon, 04/17/2023
The news from Human Resources is that employees are happier than ever. Working from home using third-party vendor services makes work easier and more flexible.
The news from IT is less enthusiastic. A recent report showed that a whopping 98% of organizations have at least one third-party provider that has suffered a data breach in the last two years.
Third-party vendor relationships are nothing...
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Yes, Cybercriminals Can Use ChatGPT to Their Advantage, Too
Tue, 01/31/2023
In the age of robots and artificial intelligence comes another player in the AI market: ChatGPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer). Since its release, cyber security professionals have unlocked various opportunities with its features. Namely, it can answer prompts, write codes on demand, detect phishing emails, and crack passwords.
In a nutshell, ChatGPT can be an invaluable tool for security...