Topic: security training

  • Nearly Half of Workers Share Confidential Data with AI

    Nearly Half of Workers Share Confidential Data with AI

    A significant gap exists between the rapid daily adoption of generative AI by over 65% of individuals and the lack of workplace training, with 58% receiving no instruction on data security and privacy risks. The study highlights that 43% of workers have shared sensitive company information with A...

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  • The Hidden Danger of BYOD: Your Personal Device is the Weakest Link

    The Hidden Danger of BYOD: Your Personal Device is the Weakest Link

    A large majority of organizations globally use Bring Your Own Device policies, but only half formally authorize them, leading to significant security vulnerabilities in remote and hybrid work environments. Unsecured personal devices pose risks like data leakage, malware infections, and shadow IT,...

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  • Automation Won't Save You From Security Fundamentals

    Automation Won't Save You From Security Fundamentals

    Many businesses neglect foundational security practices like consistent patching, strict access control, and diligent vendor oversight, often due to inconsistent efforts and inadequate funding. The human element is the weakest link, with employee training and awareness issues leading to vulnerabi...

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  • The Hidden Cost of Losing Cybersecurity Experts

    The Hidden Cost of Losing Cybersecurity Experts

    The departure of experienced cybersecurity professionals creates a critical vulnerability by eroding institutional memory and seasoned judgment, which directly weakens defenses and slows incident response. Mentorship is a reciprocal, strategic practice that builds team capability, sharpens a ment...

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  • AI Phishing Surge Sparks Cybersecurity Alarm in Australia

    AI Phishing Surge Sparks Cybersecurity Alarm in Australia

    Australian organizations and individuals are experiencing a surge in AI-powered phishing attacks, with 46% of employed adults admitting to engaging with fraudulent messages in the past year, highlighting significant cybersecurity awareness and implementation gaps. The survey reveals that 73% of A...

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  • Defenders Must Adapt Faster as Agentic AI Evolves

    Defenders Must Adapt Faster as Agentic AI Evolves

    The cybersecurity landscape is accelerating, forcing defense teams to adapt rapidly as attackers use automated methods and AI, shrinking the window for effective response. Despite increased security budgets, organizations face heavy financial losses and must address compounded damage from financi...

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  • AI Phishing Surge Sparks Cybersecurity Alarm in Australia

    AI Phishing Surge Sparks Cybersecurity Alarm in Australia

    AI-driven phishing attacks are becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect, with 73% of Australians believing AI has increased the success of these scams. There is a significant gap between cybersecurity awareness and action, as 46% of Australians interacted with phishing messages in the pas...

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  • 1Password's New Anti-Phishing Tool Protects Your Weakest Link

    1Password's New Anti-Phishing Tool Protects Your Weakest Link

    AI-powered phishing scams are creating sophisticated, convincing fake websites at scale, posing a significant threat to both individuals and corporations as a common entry point for attacks. 1Password's new phishing protection feature counters this by issuing a warning when users manually paste c...

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  • Gartner Urges Temporary Halt to AI Browser Features

    Gartner Urges Temporary Halt to AI Browser Features

    Gartner advises businesses to temporarily block AI-powered browsers due to significant security risks, like data loss and exploitation, that currently outweigh their productivity benefits. Key threats include indirect prompt injection attacks, credential theft from phishing, and costly erroneous ...

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  • Boost Your Cyber Security Awareness Now

    Boost Your Cyber Security Awareness Now

    Australia is increasing its cyber safety efforts by participating in Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an international initiative to bolster digital defenses. KnowBe4 has launched its seventh "Secure Our World" resource kit to offer practical training and tools for individuals and businesses to enh...

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  • Gartner's Dire Warning: Why It Says Block AI Browsers

    Gartner's Dire Warning: Why It Says Block AI Browsers

    Gartner advises businesses to immediately ban AI-powered browsers due to unresolved security vulnerabilities that prioritize convenience over robust enterprise safeguards. These autonomous browsers risk data breaches by potentially interacting with malicious sites or submitting sensitive informat...

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  • Oneleet Secures $33M to Revolutionize Security Compliance

    Oneleet Secures $33M to Revolutionize Security Compliance

    Bryan Onel founded Oneleet to address the gap between compliance and actual security, moving beyond "compliance theatre" by integrating a full suite of security tools for comprehensive protection. Oneleet has secured $33 million in Series A funding, led by Dawn Capital, to expand its engineering ...

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  • Securing Global Supply Chains: A Cybersecurity Guide

    Securing Global Supply Chains: A Cybersecurity Guide

    The security focus for global supply chains has shifted from physical to digital, as modern logistics relies on managing vast data flows between partners, making cybersecurity essential for operational resilience. Robust cybersecurity requires encrypting data, managing third-party risks, and adop...

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  • Empower Your People: Your Best Cybersecurity Defense

    Empower Your People: Your Best Cybersecurity Defense

    The primary cybersecurity vulnerability is the human element, as most incidents stem from psychological manipulation like phishing and social engineering rather than technical flaws. Employee burnout, complex security protocols, and ineffective training increase susceptibility to attacks by encou...

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  • Patient Safety at Risk: The Hidden Cost of Hospital Hacks

    Patient Safety at Risk: The Hidden Cost of Hospital Hacks

    Nearly all U.S. healthcare organizations experienced multiple cyberattacks in the past year, primarily involving ransomware, cloud account takeovers, and supply chain compromises, posing a direct threat to patient safety. These cyber incidents severely disrupt patient care, with 72% of providers ...

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  • Top Black Friday 2025 Cybersecurity Deals to Secure

    Top Black Friday 2025 Cybersecurity Deals to Secure

    Black Friday 2025 offers significant discounts on cybersecurity tools, making enterprise-grade protection more affordable for businesses to secure their systems and data. Featured products include Passwork for password management, NordLayer for network security, NordPass for credential management...

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  • Zero Trust: Why It's a Journey, Not a Destination

    Zero Trust: Why It's a Journey, Not a Destination

    Zero trust is a continuous process, not a one-time project, requiring ongoing adaptation due to evolving threats, changing technology, and organizational growth. Modern challenges like AI-powered attacks, supply chain vulnerabilities, and distributed infrastructure (cloud, IoT, microservices) com...

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  • Top Cybersecurity Jobs Hiring Now: January 27, 2026

    Top Cybersecurity Jobs Hiring Now: January 27, 2026

    The global cybersecurity field offers diverse, high-demand career paths ranging from strategic leadership roles like Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to hands-on technical positions in areas such as penetration testing and incident response. Key responsibilities across these roles includ...

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  • Hiring Now: Top Cybersecurity Jobs for September 2025

    Hiring Now: Top Cybersecurity Jobs for September 2025

    The cybersecurity job market is expanding rapidly due to increasing cyber threats, with high demand for specialized roles across various sectors and countries. Key positions include Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) who develop security strategies and manage risk, and other roles like C...

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  • Top Cybersecurity Jobs Hiring Now: October 2025

    Top Cybersecurity Jobs Hiring Now: October 2025

    The cybersecurity job market is robust, offering diverse opportunities globally for professionals at all levels to help companies strengthen defenses against evolving threats. Current openings span various roles and locations, including remote, on-site, and hybrid positions, such as Cyber Securit...

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