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AttackIQ launches Academy Enterprise for cybersecurity training

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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AttackIQ has launched Academy Enterprise, offering security leaders interactive dashboards to track and evaluate team cybersecurity training progress globally.
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Phishing attacks thrive on human behaviour, not lack of skill

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Phishing attacks remain a top cyber threat, costing USD $4.76 million per breach, as even savvy professionals fall prey to sophisticated social engineering.
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Veeam highlights ESG progress in first global sustainability report

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Veeam launches its first ESG report, revealing efforts in e-waste recycling, green buildings, emissions cuts, and community engagement worldwide.
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Southeast Asian firms face surge in ransomware attacks in 2024

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Southeast Asia faced 400 daily ransomware attacks in 2024, with Indonesia hit hardest and Malaysia seeing a 153% surge, Kaspersky reports.
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Commvault & SimSpace launch cyber recovery training

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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Commvault and SimSpace unveil the Commvault Recovery Range, a pioneering cyber recovery training programme combining realistic attack simulations with recovery exercises.
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Kaspersky expands global training with new Partner Locator

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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Kaspersky has enhanced its Partner Locator by adding Authorized Training Centers, boosting access for cybersecurity professionals to vital training worldwide.
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KnowBe4 named Cybersecurity Company of the Year 2025

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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KnowBe4 has been named Cybersecurity Company of the Year at the 2025 teissAwards, highlighting its dedication to tackling human risk in cybersecurity.
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Rising ICS/OT cyber threats due to budgetary imbalances

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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A recent SANS Institute and OPSWAT report reveals serious shortcomings in ICS/OT cybersecurity budgets, with over half of organisations experiencing security incidents last year.
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Cisco & Indosat join forces to boost Indonesian cybersecurity

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Cisco has partnered with Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison to bolster cybersecurity for Indonesian enterprises, aiming to enhance digital trust and resilience.
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KnowBe4 platform promises up to 400% return on investment

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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A report by Hobson & Company reveals that organisations using KnowBe4's HRM platform can achieve a ROI of 200% to 400% within just 3.5 months.
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Kaspersky report reveals disparity in IT security staffing

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Kaspersky's 2024 report reveals stark contrasts in IT security staffing, with SMBs employing 33% security personnel versus 22% in larger firms, highlighting resource challenges.
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KnowBe4 study reveals critical role of security awareness

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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A new white paper from KnowBe4 reveals that effective security awareness training can reduce the risk of data breaches by over eight times for organisations.
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Fortinet report exposes gap in employee cyber awareness

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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A Fortinet report reveals that nearly 70% of organisations find their staff lack basic security awareness, amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.
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Cisco partners with CSA to enhance Singapore's cyber resilience

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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Cisco has partnered with Singapore's Cyber Security Agency to enhance the nation's cyber resilience, focusing on threat intelligence and talent development.
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New course launched to enhance TPM skills for developers

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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A new course titled 'Trusted Computing 1102: Intermediate TPM Usage' has been launched to enhance the TPM skills of software developers and students.
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Cybersecurity evolution: harnessing GenAI for defence & growth

Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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EY's latest report reveals the role of Generative AI in combating cyber threats, projecting it will be involved in 17% of attacks by 2027.
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Exclusive: Yubico finds majority still using outdated methods to secure data

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Despite increasing cyber threats, Yubico's survey reveals 39% still rely on just usernames and passwords. Regional VP Geoff Schomburgk calls for urgent cybersecurity reforms.
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Indonesia's Kominfo teams with Indosat & Mastercard for academy

Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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Indonesia's Ministry of Communications partners with Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Mastercard to train 1 million Indonesians in cybersecurity via an online academy.
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Fortinet partners with Temasek Polytechnic for cybersecurity training

Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Fortinet partners with Temasek Polytechnic to bolster Singapore's cybersecurity workforce, integrating top-notch training into TP's curriculum amidst a global skills shortage.
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Kaspersky outlines major cybersecurity challenges for 2024

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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Kaspersky's 2024 forecast warns of heightened cyber dangers: AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and iOS vulnerabilities through Operation Triangulation.