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Younger generations care little about cybersecurity
SailPoint released a survey which aimed to identify gaps within organizations’ cybersecurity postures by analyzing workforce behaviors that blur work and personal lives, …
The antidote to brand impersonation attacks is awareness
In this interview with Help Net Security, Dirk Jan Koekkoek, VP, DMARC at Mimecast, talks about the growing threat of brand impersonation attacks, their increasing level of …
Employers must balance productivity and collaboration tools with security
Americans are more concerned about cybersecurity than ever before, according to Unisys. The survey found that concerns around internet security (including computer viruses and …
Good security habits: Leveraging the science behind how humans develop habits
In this interview with Help Net Security, George Finney, CSO at Southern Methodist University, explains what good security habits are, how to successfully implement them and …
The first step to being cybersmart: Just start somewhere
When it comes to a subject as complex as cybersecurity, it’s easy to become a victim of decision paralysis. When company leaders and IT staff begin looking at their options …
Analyzing and implementing a national zero trust architecture
This October, we once again find ourselves observing National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. While this effort traditionally targets consumers and businesses, the U.S. …
Cybersecurity shortcomings exposed by the pandemic
SecureAge announced the release of its study which polled 200 employers and 400 employees from around the UK business world during Q3 2021, and examined key cybersecurity …
Cybersecurity best practices lagging, despite people being aware of the risks
The National Cybersecurity Alliance and CybSafe announced the release of a report which polled 2,000 individuals across the U.S. and UK. The report examined key cybersecurity …
Cybercrime awareness heightened, yet people still engage in risky online behaviors
76% of Americans recognize that data breaches are serious, showing a high awareness that may be driven by news of major consumer, enterprise, and infrastructure breaches over …
Enterprise security challenges and increased cloud usage fueled by remote work
81% of U.S.-based IT professionals believe that having remote workers has increased enterprise security challenges, while 74% acknowledge that their company’s use of cloud …
Proper password security falling short despite increase in online presence
While 92 percent of people know that using the same password or a variation is a risk, 65 percent still re-use passwords across accounts, drastically increasing the risks to …
Office workers unwilling to change their behavior, despite being aware of the cybersecurity challenges
Despite office workers being aware of the cybersecurity challenges faced by their employer – especially when it comes to hybrid working – many admit to high risk …
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