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Public sector target
B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

The provider of the world's largest security training and simulated phishing platform, has released its report on the most common and widespread cyber crimes in 2023, with a focus on the public sector. The report examines trends, statistics and real-world examples of cybercrime on a global scale and breaks them down by country and region, while identifying possible protective measures. The public sector is becoming an increasingly attractive target for cybercriminals everywhere. Cyber ​​criminals seek personal data This is not surprising since government agencies and public services hold personal data about the vast majority of people…

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Inadequate IT security training
B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

Although human error is the top cybersecurity concern for four in ten (39 percent) of German SMEs, these companies' IT security training does not cover some of the most common security-related topics. This means that there is an alarming discrepancy between the real threat situation and the risk awareness of employees - this is the conclusion of a current study by Sharp among more than 500 IT decision-makers and procurement managers from SMEs in various industries throughout Germany. The results are part of a large-scale Europe-wide study* by Sharp. According to the decision-makers surveyed, employees who are inadequate when it comes to IT security…

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Financial industry: Training reduces cybersecurity risks
Financial industry: Training reduces cybersecurity risks

As a Kaspersky study for the financial industry shows: employee training is essential to minimize cyber security risks. More than one in three companies has experienced a security incident that can be traced back to employees. The behavior and knowledge of employees with regard to cyber risks is a factor that should not be underestimated in the German financial sector, as a current Kaspersky study shows. Those surveyed in Germany see the greatest risks as the non-observance of company guidelines, the use of shadow IT and remote work, e.g. in the home office. In fact, according to the survey, 39 percent of organizations surveyed had…

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IT security training: overview of relevant courses
B2B Cyber ​​Security ShortNews

IT security training: Bundesverband IT-Sicherheit eV (TeleTrusT) publishes a nationwide overview of relevant courses in order to more easily cover the need for qualified experts. The majority of German IT decision-makers still see the lack of skilled workers in the IT security sector as a problem. Along with cloud applications, mobile computing, industrial security and the "Internet of Things" as well as increasingly targeted cyber attacks, the need for qualified experts is growing. The Bundesverband IT-Sicherheit eV (TeleTrusT) has created a nationwide overview of courses. IT security requires demanding training and further education. Many teaching institutions have recognized the need and have created corresponding courses…

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