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Cybersecurity training stories

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Building the cyber defences needed to ward off attacks
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A surge in cyberattacks prompts Australia to strengthen their digital defence, aiming to utilise education and a 'human factor' to thwart attacks amid rising hacker innovation.
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Fortinet unveils 2023 Sustainability Report highlighting steady progress
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Fortinet's 2023 Sustainability Report unveils the firm's strides in combating cyber risks, diversifying talent and ecologically responsible operations.
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AI cybersecurity gap affecting quarter of UK businesses
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26% of UK firms don't utilise AI for cybersecurity despite nearly half experiencing cyber attacks, finds a survey by Hornetsecurity.
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Kaspersky study highlights lack of progress in cybersecurity upskilling
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Despite investing over $100,000 yearly on upskilling, over 70% of businesses do not see the desired results in their cybersecurity training, reports Kaspersky.
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The role of change management in cybersecurity awareness education
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Imparting cybersecurity awareness as part of a wider change-management process can turn workers into robust defences against evolving threats.
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Kaspersky study: 40% of firms face shortage in cybersecurity hiring
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Over 40% of firms face a crippling lack of qualified cybersecurity professionals, contributing to heightened security risks, a new global study by Kaspersky exposes.
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The importance of cybersecurity training for software developers
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Advanced cyber threats rose over 200% in 2023, increasing the need for robust cybersecurity training within software development teams.
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Tesserent Academy & ALC gain ISACA Elite Plus Partner accreditation
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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Tesserent Academy and ALC Training, leading cyber solutions bodies, secure ISACA Elite Plus Partner accreditation in an Australian first, marking a significant milestone for cybersecurity training.
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Increasing cyber resilience through CISM training in NZ
Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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We must invest in developing skilled cybersecurity professionals to sustain and build upon this positive momentum.
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iPhone hardware feature exploited in Operation Triangulation
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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Kaspersky reveals hackers have utilised a previously unknown iPhone hardware feature to bypass Apple's memory protections.
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Bootcamp for critical infrastructure cybersecurity training launched
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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OPSWAT to launch global cybersecurity training bootcamp in 2024, elevating protection for critical infrastructure.
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Fortinet teams up with Torrens University for cybersecurity scholarship
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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Fortinet and Torrens University partner with the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia to offer a cybersecurity scholarship.
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APAC companies bolster cybersecurity amid increasing attacks and talent drain
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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APAC firms tackle cyber threats by bolstering security, with 57% planning to outsource amid rising attacks and talent shortage.
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Fortifying business defences through crucial cybersecurity training
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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As Australia's digital landscape has evolved, so too have the cyber-attacks that work to bypass security technology by preying on human error.
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Keeper Security urges retailers to prep for holiday season cyber threats
Fri, 17th Nov 2023
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Keeper Security, a top cybersecurity software firm, warns retailers to brace for potential cyber threats during the holiday season.
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Indosat reports strong financial performance in 2023
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has delivered a strong financial performance for 2023, featuring significant year-on-year increases in total revenue and EBITDA.
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FDM Group forms partnership with ISACA for enhanced cyber training
Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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Tech talent provider FDM Group is partnering with professional association ISACA to enhance its cyber training programme and cybersecurity expertise.
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APAC firms need a clear MTTR strategy to combat costly downtime
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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Many developers and operations teams lack a clear vision for how to define MTTR, how to use it, and how to improve it in a consistent and sustainable way.
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Most Australian board members feel ill-equipped for cyberattacks
Thu, 5th Oct 2023
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Despite prioritising cybersecurity more—and despite making investments in it—most board members feel unprepared for cyber attacks, new research shows.
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Trend Micro redesigns partner programme for a new era of cybersecurity
Thu, 5th Oct 2023
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Trend Micro redesigns partner programme to encourage cybersecurity growth and engagement in amidst digital threats.
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Gen Z dismissive of online security: Findings from the annual 'Oh Behave Report'
Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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New report reveals alarming trends in Gen Z's attitudes towards online security, as well as increased cybersecurity concerns and adoption of measures.
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Immersive Labs unveils enterprise-class cyber skills and resilience platform
Thu, 28th Sep 2023
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Immersive Labs has unveiled the expansion of its enterprise-class, AI-ready platform, now with coverage across the entire organisation.
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Preventing security professionals from ‘quietly quitting’ due to alert fatigue
Thu, 28th Sep 2023
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We must act now and equip security teams with effective solutions that don’t add additional pressure but instead provide much-needed support.
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The crucial role of identity in zero trust security
Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
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Organisations are turning to the Zero Trust security approach to protect sensitive data in an evolving cyber landscape. Identity is key.