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Blog Topic: Security Awareness

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Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape: Strategies for Building a Resilient Organization

Discover key strategies to fortify your organization against a tough cybersecurity landscape. Learn how to integrate cybersecurity into your company's DNA.
  • Cybersecurity, IT Leadership, Organizational Resilience, Policies, Security Awareness
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Stop Saying “Yes:” How to Prevent MFA Fatigue

Learn how to shield yourself from MFA fatigue attacks with practical tips and advanced authentication methods. Stay secure online with HBS.
  • Authentication, MFA, Phishing, Security, Security Awareness
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AI Phishing: The New Frontier of Cyber Threats

Discover how AI phishing is evolving cyber threats and learn strategies to protect your organization against these sophisticated attacks.
  • AI, Cybersecurity, Email, Phishing, Security Awareness
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What Is a Human Firewall?

A Human Firewall is your first line of defense against cyber threats. Learn how to train employees to spot phishing, report suspicious activity, and build a strong security culture.
  • Cybersecurity, IT Leadership, Security, Security Awareness
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Avoid Data Breaches in 2024: Key Takeaways from Some of 2023’s Biggest Cyberattacks

Explore key takeaways from 2023's significant cyberattacks to enhance your cybersecurity strategies and prevent data breaches in 2024.
  • Cybersecurity, IT Leadership, Phishing, Ransomware, Security Awareness
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Employee Responsibilities in Information Security

Employees are the first line of defense against cyber threats. Learn how targeted security awareness training and an employee security quiz can reduce risks, prevent social engineering attacks, and strengthen your organization's security culture.
  • Cybersecurity, Education, IT Leadership, Security Awareness
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2023 Cybersecurity Threats and Trends

State-sponsored and criminal cyberattacks made operations difficult for businesses in 2022. NordLocker named 7 cybersecurity threats and trends to watch in 2023.
  • Cybersecurity, Operational Technology, Ransomware, Security Awareness
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7 Tips for Building a Cybersecurity Culture

Educate and motivate every employee to make security part of their daily responsibility rather than counting on IT to handle it on their own.
  • Cybersecurity, IT Leadership, Security Awareness
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Combatting MFA Bombing

Identify and prevent MFA bombing attacks. Stay vigilant and protect your accounts by recognizing legitimate MFA requests and following best security practices.
  • Authentication, MFA, Security, Security Awareness
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Why to Embrace Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) is a simple and effective way to improve the cybersecurity of your environment.
  • Authentication, MFA, Security, Security Awareness
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Establish Cybersecurity Culture On An Employee’s First Day

Learn how to prioritize cybersecurity during employee onboarding and how HR and IT collaboration can create a cybersecure work environment from day one.
  • Cybersecurity, IT Leadership, Security Awareness
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Work-From-Home Security Lessons Learned

Learn about the best data security practices that IT leaders have identified after two years of managing teams working from home.
  • Education, Remote Work, Security, Security Awareness
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Security Awareness, Training, and Education – A Learning Continuum

In the realm of information technology (IT) and information security, the distinction between “security awareness” and “training” is crucial. Learn why.
  • Education, NIST, Security, Security Awareness
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10 Must-Have Information Security Policies

These 10 critical information security policies are weak (or missing) in most organizations. Start improving your security with these must-haves.
  • Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Identity Access Management, Incident Response, Policies, Risk Management, Security Awareness
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Don’t Get Hooked by Phishing: Identify Safe Internet Domains

Learn how to evaluate URLs, recognize phishing domains, and stay safe online. This guide breaks down internet domains and offers tips to avoid phishing scams.
  • Cybersecurity, Phishing, Security, Security Awareness
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What Are Fileless Malware Attacks?

Learn about the growing issue of fileless malware attacks, how they work and how you can create an effective defense against this slippery enemy.
  • Cybersecurity, Education, Security Awareness
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How to Spot Business Email Compromise

Learn how business email compromise attacks work, as well as the red flags you can use to spot an attack before falling for it.
  • Cybersecurity, Education, Email, Security Awareness
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Lessons Learned from Ransomware Attacks

Step inside two organizations’ war rooms as they manage a ransomware attack. Learn best practices to follow to stop these attacks, or at least limit the damage.
  • Cybersecurity, Education, Ransomware, Security Awareness
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How a Hacker Conned an Accountant with $400,000 Phishing Attack

See how the hacker got away with a small fortune for nearly a week—and how good incident response and digital forensics work got most of it back.
  • Cybersecurity, Finance, Incident Response, Phishing, Security Awareness
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How Multifactor Authentication Stops Hackers: 3 Mini Case Studies

Businesses and organizations must provide their users with tools for best security practices by implementing additional factors to authenticate users to systems.
  • Authentication, Cybersecurity, MFA, Security Awareness
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How to Train Employees With Simulated Phishing Campaigns

80% of security breaches stem from phishing attacks. Learn how to create an effective phishing campaign for your organization.
  • Email, IT Leadership, Phishing, Security Awareness
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Social Engineering Plays Major Role in Hacking

Discover the psychology behind successful hackers' manipulation and explore social engineering methods and how they complement penetration testing.
  • Phishing, Security, Security Awareness
What Is Device Code Phishing

Device Code Phishing Explained—And How to Protect Against It

Device code phishing uses real login pages and authentication codes to trick users into granting unauthorized access. Learn how to fight back.
  • Authentication, Cybersecurity, Phishing, Security Awareness
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What Is a 419 Scam? How to Recognize Them and Avoid Them

Learn how 419 scams work, what red flags to watch for, and how to protect yourself and your team from this common and costly form of online fraud.
  • Email, Phishing, Security Awareness
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Top 5 Components of a Strong Information Security Awareness and Training Program

It's a great time to provide information security awareness and training for your organization’s employees for the defense of your networks and information.
  • Governance, IT Leadership, Security Awareness
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