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Cyber Aware brings on Dicker Data as Australian distributor
Partner Programmes

Cyber Aware brings on Dicker Data as Australian distributor

Cyber Aware has appointed Dicker Data as its distributor in Australia in a move to strengthen its partner program in the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2023
Trustwave to use gamification to train cybersecurity professionals
Cybersecurity

Trustwave to use gamification to train cybersecurity professionals

The initiative aims to elevate skillsets, build camaraderie among cybersecurity teams, and attract new and diverse talent to the field.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2022
Australian boards urged to boost cybersecurity skills
Risk & Compliance

Australian boards urged to boost cybersecurity skills

A new study has identified a need to prioritise cybersecurity training for board directors, to better protect organisations from cyber attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2022
Fortinet launches new technical assistance centre in Sydney's CBD
Firewalls

Fortinet launches new technical assistance centre in Sydney's CBD

Fortinet expands investment in Australia with new technical assistance centre in Sydney and partnerships with educational institutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Aug 2021

Global Stories

Cybersecurity training stories

Why securing digital assets is critical for businesses
Cybersecurity

Why securing digital assets is critical for businesses

Security hardening is an effective way to enhance cybersecurity by reducing a business's attack surface exposure and protecting it against hostile forces.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2023
Cybersecurity training vital to bolster business defences
Phishing

Cybersecurity training vital to bolster business defences

Employees need three months of cybersecurity training for companies to reach an acceptable level of security, according to a new Employee Security Index.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2023
No cybersecurity training in 1/3rd of organisations: Hornet
EduTech

No cybersecurity training in 1/3rd of organisations: Hornet

New research from a cybersecurity provider, Hornetsecurity, has found that a third of organisations do not provide cybersecurity training to remote workers.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jan 2023
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Fortinet
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Fortinet

Jon McGettigan joins us today to share more about Fortinet and discuss the findings of its latest Networking and Cybersecurity Adoption Index.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2022
Spike in demand for cybersecurity training amid skills shortage
Cybersecurity

Spike in demand for cybersecurity training amid skills shortage

Google searches for cybersecurity training for employees have increased by 114% in the past four years, according to analysis by DeltaNet International.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2022
The security awareness training topics to reduce risk and promote a security-compliant culture
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The security awareness training topics to reduce risk and promote a security-compliant culture

Businesses must provide ongoing security awareness training to educate employees on identifying and combatting cyber threats.

By Jon McGettigan • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2022
Is BYOD the final mile to Digital Transformation success?
Data Analytics

Is BYOD the final mile to Digital Transformation success?

The concept of bring your own device (BYOD) has skyrocketed in popularity as remote and hybrid working becomes the norm. However, security concerns remain.

By Anurag Kahol • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jan 2022
Despite cybersecurity training 85% of employees still reuse passwords - report
Cybersecurity

Despite cybersecurity training 85% of employees still reuse passwords - report

According to new research, nearly two-thirds of employees use personal passwords to protect corporate data and vice versa.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Aug 2021
Microsoft partners with AustCyber to launch cybersecurity traineeship program
Identity and Access Management

Microsoft partners with AustCyber to launch cybersecurity traineeship program

Microsoft partners with AustCyber to launch a cybersecurity traineeship program, aiming to support 200 participants into a cyber career.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021
Almost half of APAC organisations believe they lack necessary security talent - CrowdStrike research
AI Security

Almost half of APAC organisations believe they lack necessary security talent - CrowdStrike research

CrowdStrike research reveals almost half of APAC organisations believe they lack the necessary security talent. .

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Jul 2021
Cybersecurity training may be broken - report
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity training may be broken - report

Cybersecurity training during the pandemic is insufficient, with 61% of employees failing a basic test, according to a survey from TalentLMS.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Apr 2021
Fortinet promises free cybersecurity training until skills gap trend reverses
Firewalls

Fortinet promises free cybersecurity training until skills gap trend reverses

Fortinet extends availability of its free self-paced Network Security Expert training courses to address cybersecurity skills gap.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Cybersecurity training stories

Auldhouse significantly expands cybersecurity training offerings
Application Security

Auldhouse significantly expands cybersecurity training offerings

Auldhouse set to become one of New Zealand's leading cybersecurity training providers, gaining official rights to the world's top cybersecurity certifications.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Nov 2021