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Four reasons to train your employees in cybersecurity in 2023
Data Analytics

Four reasons to train your employees in cybersecurity in 2023

How can IT decision-makers and business leaders ensure their teams are aware of cybersecurity best practices? Security awareness training.

By Thomas Naylor • 6 min read • Mon, 8th May 2023
Building strong security culture fundamental, and lacking - KnowBe4
Cybersecurity

Building strong security culture fundamental, and lacking - KnowBe4

Australian businesses struggle to build a culture of security, with only one third of IT decision makers aware of the concept, new research shows.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Mar 2023
Cyber Aware brings on Dicker Data as Australian distributor
Partner Programmes

Cyber Aware brings on Dicker Data as Australian distributor

Cyber Aware has appointed Dicker Data as its distributor in Australia in a move to strengthen its partner program in the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2023

Global Stories

Proofpoint raises security awareness with latest launch
IT Automation

Proofpoint raises security awareness with latest launch

Announced at Proofpoint Wisdom 2023, these enhancements are designed to simplify user training with automated capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023
YouTube unveils AI-powered 'Spotlight Moments' adTech
Marketing Technologies

YouTube unveils AI-powered 'Spotlight Moments' adTech

YouTube's new AI feature, Spotlight Moments, identifies relevant video content for enhanced brand advertising.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023
KnowBe4 launches no-cost cybersecurity resource kit
Cybersecurity

KnowBe4 launches no-cost cybersecurity resource kit

KnowBe4 has announced a new resource kit in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) in October.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
Cyber awareness training leaves companies exposed to attacks
Cybersecurity

Cyber awareness training leaves companies exposed to attacks

Traditional cybersecurity awareness training leaves companies vulnerable to social engineering attacks, according to cyberconIQ.

By Zach Thompson • 6 min read • Thu, 4th May 2023
CybeReady launches remote working toolkit to boost security
Hybrid & Remote Work

CybeReady launches remote working toolkit to boost security

CybeReady, a global expert in security awareness training, has announced the company's Remote Workforce CISO Training Toolkit, now available for free download.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Apr 2023
KnowBe4 integrates With Microsoft security products
Platform-as-a-Service

KnowBe4 integrates With Microsoft security products

The integration will enable KnowBe4 to help reduce risky behaviour with integration to support real-time security coaching.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Feb 2023
No cybersecurity training in 1/3rd of organisations: Hornet
EduTech

No cybersecurity training in 1/3rd of organisations: Hornet

New research from a cybersecurity provider, Hornetsecurity, has found that a third of organisations do not provide cybersecurity training to remote workers.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jan 2023
KnowBe4 predicts rise in 'catastrophic' attacks on CI
Phishing

KnowBe4 predicts rise in 'catastrophic' attacks on CI

KnowBe4, the provider of the security awareness training, has announced its 2023 cybersecurity predictions from its team of industry experts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2022
Nutanix appoints Daryush Ashjari as APJ Presales Vice President
Virtualisation

Nutanix appoints Daryush Ashjari as APJ Presales Vice President

Nutanix has appointed Daryush Ashjari as APJ Presales Vice President, bringing with him a wealth of experience across several IT solution providers.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022
The security awareness training topics to reduce risk and promote a security-compliant culture
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The security awareness training topics to reduce risk and promote a security-compliant culture

Businesses must provide ongoing security awareness training to educate employees on identifying and combatting cyber threats.

By Jon McGettigan • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2022
Building a cybersecurity culture in your organisation
Cybersecurity

Building a cybersecurity culture in your organisation

Building a cyber-resilient organization requires more than just technical security measures. The behavior of employees also plays a vital role.

By Parvinder Walia • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Gen Z dismissive of online security: Findings from the annual 'Oh Behave Report'
EduTech

Gen Z dismissive of online security: Findings from the annual 'Oh Behave Report'

New report reveals alarming trends in Gen Z's attitudes towards online security, as well as increased cybersecurity concerns and adoption of measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023
CCgroup shares top factors influencing cybersecurity buying landscape
Cybersecurity

CCgroup shares top factors influencing cybersecurity buying landscape

New research by CCgroup reveals the impact of the economic climate on cybersecurity buying decisions and vendor selection.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2023
How to get cyber insurance – what mid-sized organisations need to know
Cybersecurity insurance

How to get cyber insurance – what mid-sized organisations need to know

As cyber threats continue to proliferate, mid-sized organisations are seeking cyber insurance coverage. But insurers are raising premiums.

By Pete Bowers • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2023