Topic: cybersecurity training
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Gamify Cybersecurity: Build Better Habits & Stay Safe
Gamification enhances cybersecurity training by using elements like points and leaderboards to increase engagement and motivation through psychological rewards such as dopamine release. Effective gamified programs incorporate deeper drivers like autonomy and purpose, leading to lasting behavioral...
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KnowBe4 Trains One Million Students in Cybersecurity Milestone
KnowBe4's Student Edition program has educated one million students on essential digital safety topics, preparing them for online protection and professional roles while helping schools combat cyber threats. The initiative fosters a global security culture in education, with the company training ...
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Shadow AI vs. Managed AI: Kaspersky's META Region Analysis
A significant gap exists in the META region, where 81.7% of professionals use AI for work tasks, but only 38% have received formal cybersecurity training, increasing risks like data leakage. Despite high AI tool usage for tasks such as writing, email management, and data analytics, a third of pro...
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Why We Can't Quit Bad Authentication Habits
Companies rely on outdated authentication methods and face vulnerabilities from employees' poor security habits, despite better solutions being available. A significant training gap exists, with 40% of employees lacking cybersecurity training and outdated protocols leading to insecure practices. ...
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China-Linked Hackers Trained at Cisco Academy
Cisco's Networking Academy, a global IT training program, has been linked to state-sponsored cyberespionage, as individuals associated with the Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon appear to have participated in its educational contests. The foundational networking skills taught by the academy may ...
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Kuwait & Google Cloud Boost Digital Skills for Public Workers
Kuwait has launched the second phase of its Digital Skills Development Initiative with Google Cloud to provide government employees with advanced training in cloud computing, AI, and cybersecurity. The initiative is a strategic investment aligned with the New Kuwait Vision 2035, aiming to enhance...
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Egypt's Tech Talent Boom: Fueling the Digital Economy
Egypt is experiencing a significant rise in technology talent due to national initiatives, including a summer program that trained thousands of students in high-demand fields like AI and cybersecurity. The program emphasizes inclusivity, with participants from all governorates and women making up...
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International Students Scammed With Fake Visa Threats
International students in the U.S. are increasingly targeted by scammers posing as officials, who exploit fears over visa status to deceive them through emails, texts, and calls. These scams primarily aim for financial gain by using threats or fake rewards, leading to compromised accounts, financ...
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Salesforce, CentreStack Hit by Hackers in Zero-Day Attacks
Major platforms like Salesforce and CentreStack have been compromised by zero-day vulnerabilities, underscoring the need for timely patching and robust security measures. Recent incidents include the Cl0p gang exploiting Oracle E-Business Suite flaws and North Korean hackers stealing over $2 bill...
Read More » SANS 2025 SOC Survey: Critical Gaps & Top Team Strategies
A SANS Institute report highlights a major gap in SOCs, with 42% lacking a strategy to manage the daily influx of threat data despite heavy reliance on endpoint alerts. The survey reveals that 85% of SOC analysts use endpoint security alerts as their primary trigger for incident response, yet man...
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Top Infosec Products to Watch in July 2025
The cybersecurity landscape is evolving with new AI-powered solutions like Darwinium's Beagle and Copilot, which simulate attacks and expose vulnerabilities in real time. Major updates include Stellar Cyber 6.0.0 for smarter automation, PlexTrac’s Workflow Automation Engine for streamlined remedi...
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