Cybersecurity training stories
She@Cyber launches free online cybersecurity training for women
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She@Cyber launches a Europe-wide free training programme to equip women and underrepresented groups with vital cybersecurity skills and boost sector diversity.
Security training cuts phishing risk by 86% globally in a year
3 days ago
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Security awareness training cuts global phishing click rates by 86% over a year, reducing employee risk from 33.1% to 4.1%, says new KnowBe4 report.
Cyber experts urge resilience amid rise in sophisticated ransomware
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Organisations worldwide are urged to bolster defences as ransomware threats intensify, with attacks becoming more sophisticated and costly, experts warn.
How outsourcing and automation plug the cybersecurity skills gap
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Australian and New Zealand firms tackle cybersecurity talent shortages by outsourcing and automating, bridging gaps while enhancing defences against evolving threats.
Oxford Saïd launches MBA boosting cyber resilience skills
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advanced persistent threat protection
Oxford Saïd launches a new MBA elective in cyber resilience, featuring a live cyberattack simulation to prepare leaders for evolving cyber threats.
Immersive launches live AppSec exercises to boost secure coding
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Immersive has launched AppSec Range Exercises, a live training tool to boost secure coding and improve application security in development teams.
Slow broadband costing UK businesses GBP £11 billion each year
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Slow broadband costs UK businesses GBP £11 billion annually, harming productivity, customer service, and cybersecurity across major towns and cities.
Nadene Serman honoured for cybersecurity leadership in Sydney
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Nadene Serman, Global CTO at InfoTrack, wins Cybersecurity Champion of the Year for leading a Zero-Trust culture across five countries.
Saviynt, Chillisoft partner to boost NZ identity security
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Saviynt partners with New Zealand's Chillisoft to boost identity security amid a 58% rise in cyber incidents, focusing on enterprise and government sectors.
Rise in AI-driven cyberattacks prompts urgent action for SMEs
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Two thirds of global firms saw a rise in cyberattacks last year, with AI-driven threats and lack of expertise raising security concerns, says Hiscox report.
Yubico backs youth hackathons globally to boost cybersecurity skills
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Yubico's Secure It Forward programme has supplied YubiKeys to over 20 youth-led hackathons worldwide, boosting practical cybersecurity skills among young innovators.
Offline malware attacks surge in Southeast Asia, hitting 50 million
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Kaspersky detected nearly 50 million on-device malware attacks in Southeast Asia in 2024, a 15% rise as offline threats target businesses via USBs and drives.
AttackIQ launches Academy Enterprise for cybersecurity training
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AttackIQ has launched Academy Enterprise, offering security leaders interactive dashboards to track and evaluate team cybersecurity training progress globally.
Phishing attacks thrive on human behaviour, not lack of skill
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Phishing attacks remain a top cyber threat, costing USD $4.76 million per breach, as even savvy professionals fall prey to sophisticated social engineering.
Veeam report finds 69% of firms hit by ransomware in past year
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data protection
Nearly 69% of global firms, including Australian organisations, faced ransomware attacks in the past year, despite improved resilience efforts, says Veeam.
Veeam highlights ESG progress in first global sustainability report
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Veeam launches its first ESG report, revealing efforts in e-waste recycling, green buildings, emissions cuts, and community engagement worldwide.
Qilin ransomware gang hits US courts & agencies in renewed wave
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The ransomware group Qilin claims two cyber-attacks on US government bodies, raising concerns over public sector cybersecurity and service disruptions.
Southeast Asian firms face surge in ransomware attacks in 2024
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Southeast Asia faced 400 daily ransomware attacks in 2024, with Indonesia hit hardest and Malaysia seeing a 153% surge, Kaspersky reports.
Commvault & SimSpace launch cyber recovery training
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Commvault and SimSpace unveil the Commvault Recovery Range, a pioneering cyber recovery training programme combining realistic attack simulations with recovery exercises.
Saviynt appoints Varma as India & SAARC Managing Director
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digital transformation
Saviynt has appointed Nitin Varma as Senior Vice President and Managing Director for India and SAARC, reinforcing its commitment to identity security solutions in the region.