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The Reality of CISO Burnout

In a world where cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and prevalent, organizations need someone at the helm who understands the intricacies of Cybersecurity. CISOs are not just tech-savvy individuals; they are strategic thinkers and first responders who align security efforts with the organization’s goals. They develop comprehensive security policies, establish protocols, and ensure compliance with […]

2023 HIPAA Compliance

HIPAA Compliance

If you are running a healthcare company and providing medical services to patients – you have access to a lot of sensitive information like medical records, test results, and personal details. It is crucial to handle this information responsibly and keep it secure. That’s where HIPAA compliance comes into play. HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability […]

Cyber Confusion – Commonly Misused Cybersecurity Terms

commonly misused cybersecurity terms

Vishing smishing! (Yes, those are real words) – Cybersecurity verbiage can sometimes throw people for a loop. Whether they are visually similar or have nearly identical definitions, these are some of the most commonly mistaken terms you’ll hear in our industry!   Hacking v Ethical Hacking Hacking: Hacking refers to the act of gaining unauthorized […]

AI in Cybersecurity – Benefits, Risks and Mitigation Part II

AI in cybersecurity

As we come to the end of our series, we are rounding out the second half of our top 10 most popular uses of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity by exploring their benefits, risks, and mitigation (in case you missed it, 1-5 can be found here). 6. Identity and Access Management (IAM) Identity and Access Management […]

AI in Cybersecurity – Benefits, Risks, and Mitigation

AI in cybersecurity

Continuing our series on AI in Cybersecurity – let’s take a look at a few of the most popular uses of Artificial Intelligence for protecting digital data against attack and their benefits, risks, and mitigation: 1. Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) Intrusion detection systems (IDS) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS) constantly watch your network, […]

AI in Cybersecurity

AI in cybersecurity

Artificial intelligence (AI), while not a new phenomena, has become one of the hottest topics in the world over the past couple of months since the release of ChatGPT to the public – an AI content generation platform that’s been raising a lot of important questions. Whether we realize it or not, AI algorithms and […]

Knowbe4’s Seven Core Dimensions of Security Culture

In case you haven’t heard it enough, businesses need to be proactive when it comes to security! A single security breach can result in significant financial loss, damage to reputation, and even legal consequences. The term “security culture” has become a rallying cry to encourage companies to implement training and education for employees to help […]

April 10th is Global Work from Home Day – How is it Really Going?

Work from home

It’s been three years since the world of office life was forever changed. Businesses clamored to comply with new public health policies without sacrificing everything they’d built, and work from home became our new norm. Since then, we’ve been through the ringer with data security risks and learning how to protect company assets while maintaining […]

Empower Your First Line of Defense – Training Employees in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity training

If your organization deals with sensitive information on a regular basis, you most likely have varying levels of digital security on your radar at all times. As cyber attacks become more sophisticated and frequent, it is essential for companies to prioritize cybersecurity training for their employees as a first line of defense. Research shows that […]