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European Startup Pistachio Secures €3.25 Million to Transform Cybersecurity Training

Emma Thompson1 year ago09 mins

European Startup Pistachio Raises €3.25 Million for Cybersecurity Training Platform Introduction Norway-based startup Pistachio has raised €3.25 million ($3.5 million) in funding for its AI-driven cybersecurity training platform. The platform uses AI to create personalized training programs and automated attack simulations for organizations, aiming to enhance employees’ security awareness. The funding, led by Signals Venture…

The Power of Training: Mitigating Human Cyber-Risk through Behavior Change

Reynolds Alex2 years ago09 mins

Phishing Human Cyber-Risk Can Be Demonstrably Mitigated by Behavior Changing Training: Analysis Traditional security awareness training, which teaches users how to recognize social engineering, is evolving towards behavior-changing techniques that train individuals’ brains to automatically recognize and respond to phishing attacks. This shift reflects a growing acceptance that traditional methods of security awareness training have…

Shifting the Focus: Making Diversity the Means to Cybersecurity Success

Reynolds Alex2 years ago012 mins

Increasing Diversity in Cybersecurity Leadership: A Path to Innovation and Success The Importance of Diversity in Cybersecurity In recent years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts have become increasingly important in various industries, including cybersecurity. In 2023, the discussion around diversity in cybersecurity leadership has gained considerable attention. While some may view this push for…

Ramping Up Efforts Against North Korean Cyberattacks: US Sanctions University for Training North Korean Hackers.

Morgan Sarah2 years ago08 mins

US Imposes Sanctions on North Korean University Over Cyber Warfare Activities The US Department of Treasury announced on Tuesday that it had put sanctions on four entities and one individual for committing malicious cyber activities on behalf of the North Korean Government. The individuals in question were being trained by Pyongyang University of Automation to…

“The Power of Reinvention: Revamping Risk in Awareness Training”

Reynolds Alex2 years ago07 mins

Cybersecurity Awareness Training: Evolving to Address Risk in the Technology-driven Corporate World Introduction Cybersecurity awareness training has always been a critical component of organizational risk management. In recent years, the industry has witnessed a drastic transformation in the way organizations approach cybersecurity awareness training. The growing role of cyber-insurance providers and the rising cost of…

Deploying a Strong Workforce is Crucial to Achieving the US Cyber Strategy

Reynolds Alex2 years ago04 mins

COMMENTARY: Boots on the Ground: Prioritizing Local Cybersecurity Efforts In a recent article by Sarah Powazek and Marc Rogers, the urgent need for local, community-driven cybersecurity efforts is highlighted. Despite increased federal resources and strategies being implemented in recent years to improve nationwide cybersecurity, small and local organizations are regularly falling victim to common cyberattacks,…