Transform your security training into an exciting experience and build a workforce that is better prepared to recognize and respond to security threats.
Cyber security training is crucial, yet traditional methods often fail to inspire engagement, leading to subpar knowledge retention and application of critical security practices.
As security threats constantly evolve, you need training that not only informs but also captivates and motivates.
Enter gamification. By weaving elements of game design into training programs, you can turn mundane...
The rise of remote work has brought flexibility and freedom to employees, allowing them to work from various locations. Studies show that 32.6 million Americans will work remotely by 2025—about 22% of the workforce.
However, this new way of working introduces significant security risks that can jeopardize personal and organizational data. The increasing trend of workcations and hush trips, where...
As cybersecurity awareness training becomes a necessary addition for all companies worldwide, many organizations are wondering how best to integrate it into their workflows.
There is no one-size-fits-all schedule for cybersecurity training programs. The optimal way to deliver this kind of knowledge depends on your goals, the behaviors you are looking to modify, the size of your company, and how...
A cyber security awareness program involves all parts of a company and needs support from every level of management. Clear strategic goals are essential to guide the program and keep it focused on its objectives.
In a webinar hosted by Terranova Security’s CISO Theo Zafirakos, 42% of the attendees revealed that they don’t have any strategic goals set....
In 1971, Ray Tomlison developed the first email service while working at The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). This development changed how we communicated. However, even though this was an exceptional tool, it was not very user-friendly, requiring users to have specific software installed on their computers.
In 1996, Sabeer Bhatia...
A single cyberattack can halt your organization’s entire operation overnight.
This reality hit hard when MGM Resorts found an unauthorized party accessed sensitive customer information.
Using social engineering tactics, hackers were able to bypass traditional security measures to execute this attack, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity...
With modern cyber threats rapidly evolving, over two-thirds of IT decision-makers are reportedly increasing budgets, according to a recent survey of 200 senior cybersecurity professionals conducted by Infosecurity Europe.
However, these measures can easily fall short without a united front from management and employees.
Cybersecurity is a complex...
Social media platforms have become non-negotiables in our daily lives. We always find ourselves online at our favorite social media sites to connect with loved ones, share our thoughts, and discover interesting content.
While social media has become central to our routines, its vast reach and anonymity provide certain risks—they’ve become a breeding...
Watch the panel discussion break down the latest phishing statistics from the 2023 Gone Phishing Tournament and learn how to leverage them to help your organization strengthen security awareness initiatives.
Take the guesswork out of launching a security awareness training program. This kit will guide you through each step of implementing an effective training program.
On May 7th of every year, organizations worldwide remind their end users of the importance of a strong password. But with remote workforces becoming the new normal and a sharp increase in the digital information exchanged daily, strong password best practices must be top-of-mind year-round.
Despite the increased public importance of data security, many...
Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and the most recent evolution of phishing scams is proving particularly effective. Boasting a gruesome name, pig butchering is a cyber threat that reels in victims and steals thousands, sometimes millions of dollars.
Pig butchering has quickly become one of the most lucrative scams thanks to a mix of post...
Passwords have become a cornerstone of the Internet. These strings of letters and numbers allow us to validate access to various communities, online tools, healthcare, banking, and more. As more and more information is stored behind passwords, efforts to steal and crack them have vastly increased.
These new cyber threats led to the creation of tools...
Passwords, our digital keys, wield a quiet power today. They protect your personal and business information, making them prime targets for hackers. With this power comes responsibility and the ongoing struggle to keep our virtual lives secure.
AI has also made accessing passwords easier for cyber criminals. Modern cyber criminals use AI solutions like...
The first challenge security professionals who want to implement security awareness training face is that this training is usually perceived as a punishment or a chore. This perception varies based on how the training is contextualized, its delivery method, and the organizational culture in which it is introduced.
As the renowned psychologist and...
The participation of women in the cybersecurity field is on a notable rise. According to projections by CyberCrime Magazine, they are set to represent 30% of the global cybersecurity workforce by 2025, with this percentage increasing to 35% by 2031.
There is also an increasing number of women filling leadership positions within the industry, with 17%...
Cyber criminals are constantly evolving their methods, but their biggest leverage for growth will always be exploiting the human factor. Software and physical measures against cyber attacks have become so advanced that tricking workers is the only remaining attack vector criminals can reliably use.
According to Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Report, 74% of...