Getting regular employees to obey IT’s security policies is tough enough. But things get even more difficult when dealing with executives – who, as it turns out, are making plenty of security mistakes on their own.
3 ways to get executives on board with security training
August 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment
IT pros know the drill: Offering security training for end users is critical because it’s often their mistakes that lead to data breaches. But too often, companies don’t focus their security awareness efforts where it has the biggest impact:
4 low-cost ways to strengthen IT security today
July 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
All IT managers likely believe their company’s information security could be improved, but budget issues often get in the way. However, here are some affordable steps companies can take now.
6 keys for more successful IT security training
June 7, 2013 By 1 Comment
When using company computers, most users don’t think twice about online security. But if companies don’t change that mindset, they may leave themselves open to security attacks.
Study shows the limits of IT security training
April 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
IT security training is a critical layer in any company’s plan to protect data – but new research shows that even highly trained users are susceptible to hackers’ new sophisticated attacks.
How companies help cyber criminals conduct phishing attacks
April 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Companies are increasingly being targeted by sophisticated spear phishing attacks that trick members of a chosen organization into downloading malware or surrendering sensitive data. And many businesses are helping criminals succeed.
5 keys for overhauling your organization’s IT security program
March 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Often the hardest part about overhauling an organization’s IT security program is knowing where to begin. In this guest post, security pro Ryan Halstead has some advice on getting started.
3 most dangerous IT security threats for 2013 – and how to stop them
January 16, 2013 By 1 Comment
Most companies are confident their information is secure, but in reality, the data shows most organizations are struggling to deal with emerging IT security threats.
Don’t waste time training users, says security CEO
July 25, 2012 By 1 Comment
A significant part of a company’s security strategy is often conducting IT security training for users. But those attempts to raise awareness rarely help organizations avoid attacks, according to one security expert.
6 ways to make users care more about security
April 4, 2012 By 1 Comment
User behavior has always had a big impact on information security. But new tech trends have expanded users’ role in protecting data — and increased the need for effective IT security training.