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Learn How Security Awareness Can Help Prevent Insider Threats in Your Organization
Tue, 12/08/2020
Actionable security awareness tips on how employees can prevent insider threats
A misplaced USB drive with confidential data. An opportunistic employee sharing confidential information with a competitor. An employee who accidentally clicks a phishing email. These are all examples of insider threats to your organization.
Insider threats unfortunately are not simply the stuff of movies and crime...
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How To Protect Remote Financial Services Employees from Cyber Attacks
Thu, 10/29/2020
Security awareness training for financial services and bank employees must be a top priority. While financial services institutions have long been prime targets for cybercriminals, as most attacks are financially motivated, the shift to remote work business models and operations has heightened cyber security risk levels. Recent data reinforces why financial services CISOs and security leaders need...
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The 2020 Security Awareness Virtual Summit for Partners: Here’s What You Need to Know
Mon, 10/26/2020
Robust, engaging security awareness training is an essential part of strong cyber security practices, especially given the accelerated digital transformation and shift by many organizations to remote workforces.
It can also be a crucial value-added product for resellers, distributors, MSSPs, OEMs partners and technology partners, who are looking to expand their portfolio, drive business growth...
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How Security Awareness Training Targets and Changes User Phishing Behaviors
Thu, 10/08/2020
Learn the secrets behind effectively managing the human element of cyber security -- watching the Terranova Security presentation from the 2020 Forrester Security and Risk Virtual Forum on-demand!
This presentation, from author and Terranova Security's Lise Lapointe, includes expert insight into:
Why high-quality content that’s available in multiple formats, accessible to all users, and...
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3 Ways Communication Tools Can Improve Security Awareness Training
Fri, 09/04/2020
To create a truly effective security awareness training program, your organization must also build a clear, engaging internal communication structure to match.
This process involves more than just sending out one or two mass emails to let employees know such a program exists. It’s about establishing a consistent drumbeat of content distribution that grows participation numbers, boosts subject...
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The CRA Cyber Attack: Here’s What You Need to Know
Fri, 08/21/2020
In mid-August, cybercriminals targeted the Canada Revenue Agency with two credential stuffing attacks, obtaining the usernames and passwords of 9,041 GCKey accounts, and 5,500 CRA accounts. The fraudsters then used the stolen login credentials to apply for the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB).
In response to the attack, a statement released by the Office of the Chief Information Officer...
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What the Twitter Hack Revealed About Social Engineering
Thu, 07/23/2020
Less than a week ago, Twitter fell victim to a monumental security breach that saw hackers successfully orchestrate a social engineering attack and take over high-profile Twitter user accounts, including world-renowned companies like Apple and business magnates like Bill Gates and Elon Musk.
The cybercriminals used that access to launch a bitcoin scam that generated over $120,000. The attack is...
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This is Why You Need Mobile Responsive Security Awareness Training
Tue, 06/30/2020
(7 min read)
Hint: It has everything to do with effective mobile learning.
The past decade’s explosion of smartphone and tablet usage has magnified the importance of well-designed mobile responsive content as a vital part of any training program. Recent studies echo clear mobile learning preference statistics, including how:
70% of learners feel more motivated when training on a mobile device.
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2020 Security Awareness Virtual Summit Preview
Thu, 06/18/2020
Security awareness training is indispensable to ensure that your users have the knowledge they need to protect your organization’s sensitive data from cyber threats. These training initiatives also help create a strong cyber-secure organizational culture that emphasizes engaged, aware employees.
On July 7th, Terranova Security will host the 2020 edition of the Security Awareness Virtual Summit,...
Guide
The Importance of Mobile Responsive Security Awareness Training White Paper
Download the White Paper to how to better engage users by:
Giving them access to security awareness training from anywhere, on any device
Providing an appealing, effective learning experience that fits everyone’s schedule
Promoting better knowledge retention and lasting behavior change by leveraging mobile learning
Implementing a seamless experience across desktops, laptops, smartphones, and...
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How to Successfully Manage Repeat Clickers
Fri, 06/12/2020
(7 min read)
Using online security awareness training to lower your click rate
Recognizing a potential phishing email is the first step in avoiding falling victim to a cyber attack. The next and most important step is knowing what to do with this email.
Ideally, you want your employees to report the phishing email to you and then delete the message. However, curiosity is extremely powerful....
Press Release
Terranova Security Releases Powerful Accessibility Features Across Entire Security Awareness Training Library
Mon, 05/25/2020
(3 min read) Laval, QC, May 21, 2020 – Today Terranova Security, a global leader in security awareness training, announced a new set of enhanced accessibility features across its entire library of security awareness training content. To coincide with Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), this release boasts an enriched learning experience that’s inclusive for all users, with plans to make...
Guide
Protecting Your Data With a Strong Password Kit
What’s in the kit?
Video - Security Awareness Training: Passwords
Informative blog featuring tips and advice on How to Create a Strong Password in 7 Easy Steps
Newsletter on tips and best practices for strong passwords
Infographic with tips for creating a strong password
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Guide
Gamification for Cyber Security Awareness Training Success
Gamification gives employees relatable training that captures their interest and engages them to increase their motivation. When used as part of a cyber security awareness program – gamification takes learning to the next level.
Learn about:
How to best motivate and engage your users with your security awareness program
How gamification supports actionable learning
The five key questions to...
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Cyber Security Tips and Advice for Remote Workers
Fri, 03/13/2020
COVID-19 is rapidly changing how we work, communicate, and interact with one another. Some private companies, public institutions, and government departments are mandating that all employees who can, must work from home.
For many users this is the first time they have worked from home. Not only is there the stress of the uncertainties around COVID-19 but also an adjustment period for people...
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How Role Based Security Awareness Training Bridges Security Awareness and Knowledge Gaps
Thu, 02/27/2020
Adult Learners Need Relevant and Relatable Training
Using intelligent social engineering techniques, cybercriminals know how to tailor their cyber attacks to their recipients. An employee in HR receives a very different phishing email than the customer service representative in a call center or the salesperson who is traveling and accessing the network remotely.
And this is exactly why...
Press Release
Terranova Security Partners with Microsoft
Thu, 02/20/2020
Bringing the Best in Security Awareness Content to Microsoft Customers
Terranova Security has announced that it has partnered with Microsoft
Microsoft is leveraging our phishing, security awareness, social engineering, and cyber security content in Microsoft Office 365 Advanced Threat Capabilities (Office 365 ATP).
“Microsoft’s technology and platform enriches us with intelligent insights to...