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Does Security Training Work? - The 443 Podcast - Episode 342

This week on the podcast, we discuss a recently published research study from UC San Diego on the effectiveness on security awareness training on phishing prevention. After that, we discuss a security researcher's work on identifying vulnerabilities in four separate employee webapps at Intel. Finally, we end with our analysis of a Ponemon Institute research report called The State of File Security.

Cybersecurity Talent Shortage 2025: How Offshore Teams Are Filling the Skills Gap

The cybersecurity landscape has reached a critical inflection point. As cyber threats evolve at an unprecedented pace, organizations worldwide are facing an acute shortage of skilled professionals to defend their digital assets. This year, the workforce gap was 4,763,963 people-a 19.1% increase from 2023, according to the 2024 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study.

KnowBe4: The Most Advanced Human Risk Management Platform

Strengthen your organization's security with the KnowBe4 human risk management platform! KnowBe4 helps you manage and reduce cyber risk by focusing on the human layer of security. Traditional security measures often overlook the fact that people are the biggest variable in your defense. KnowBe4's comprehensive platform goes beyond simple training, providing a full suite of tools to build a strong security culture and transform your employees from a potential vulnerability into your strongest line of defense.

EMBER2024: Advancing the Training of Cybersecurity ML Models Against Evasive Malware

CrowdStrike data scientists are members of a team of cybersecurity researchers that recently released EMBER2024, an update to EMBER, the popular open source malware benchmark dataset originally released in 2018. The EMBER2024 dataset includes metadata, labels, and calculated features for over 3.2 million files from six different file formats.

Why UK Firms Should Invest In Cyber Essentials Accreditation

Cyber attacks are a real and growing concern for businesses of all sizes in the UK. The financial and reputational impact of a breach can be severe, with SMEs often struggling to recover. Cyber Essentials accreditation is a government-backed scheme designed to help protect against common online threats. It isn't just about meeting a standard, but about building confidence in your operations. If you want to strengthen your defences and show your commitment to security, read on to understand the value of this certification.

Building a Cyber-Aware Workforce: Mexico's Push for Security Training

Last year, Mexico was hit with 324 billion attempted cyberattacks, lending credence to the World Economic Forum's report that the country is the recipient of more than half of all cyber threats in Latin America. This does not bode well for the nation projected to rank 15th in world economies this year. The imperative is clear: Mexico and the businesses it supports need to bolster cybersecurity measures to withstand the disproportionate amount of cyber incidents they may be facing in the next 12 months.

ITIL V4 Foundation: Essential Skills for IT Professionals

The ITIL V4 Foundation certification is a good starting point for those who want to get better at IT service management. Many groups now depend on digital services, so knowing ITIL is important. It is a well-known framework around the world. This foundation certification helps people learn the real skills they need to handle IT services in a simple and organized way. It can also help make things run better and cut down on costs it costs. If you want a strong base in service management to help move your career forward, ITIL certification can help you get there.

Cybersecurity Training For Teachers Is Key To Stopping Phishing In Schools

Schools have become a prime target for cybercriminals, with phishing now the biggest threat. In fact, 89% of UK primary and secondary schools experienced a phishing attack last year, the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology reveals. 40% of higher education institutions also reported serious repercussions after phishing attacks, such as, data breaches or financial loss. So, what makes schools such attractive phishing targets? The answer lies in the fact that they often store a lot of sensitive data, but lack the IT resources to properly protect it. The good news is teachers do have the power to fight back against phishing.

Top eLearning Content Development Companies in 2025

As the demand for remote learning and corporate training grows, the importance of engaging and impactful eLearning content has never been higher. Companies across industries are investing in custom digital learning experiences-from animated modules to interactive simulations-to improve onboarding, upskill employees, and deliver training that sticks.