National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Terranova Security Announces Registration For Third Edition Of The Gone Phishing Tournament, Phishing Global Benchmarking Report

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

LAVAL, QC, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Terranova Security has announced registration for the2021 edition of the Gone Phishing Tournament TMevent, scheduled to take place in October to coincide with Cyber Security Awareness Month.

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  • LAVAL, QC, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Terranova Security has announced registration for the2021 edition of the Gone Phishing Tournament TMevent, scheduled to take place in October to coincide with Cyber Security Awareness Month.
  • The Gone Phishing Tournament, co-sponsored by Microsoft, will test employee knowledge using an email template based off a real-world phishing threat.
  • Data provided by the Terranova Security Phishing Global Benchmark Report is an excellent starting point to do just this."
  • Terranova Security is a global security awareness training leader selected by Microsoft as their partner of choice to bring the best in security awareness training content to customers.

Terranova Security Announces Registration For Third Edition Of The Gone Phishing Tournament, Phishing Global Benchmarking Report

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

The Gone Phishing Tournament, co-sponsored by Microsoft, will test employee knowledge using an email template based off a real-world phishing threat.

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  • The Gone Phishing Tournament, co-sponsored by Microsoft, will test employee knowledge using an email template based off a real-world phishing threat.
  • Data provided by the Terranova Security Phishing Global Benchmark Report is an excellent starting point to do just this."
  • Terranova Security is a global security awareness training leader selected by Microsoft as their partner of choice to bring the best in security awareness training content to customers.
  • Organizations continue to leverage the Terranova Security awareness 5-step framework, which provides an evidence-based, step-by-step approach to a successful security awareness program.

National Cyber Security Alliance Announces Leadership Transition

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Since joining the National Cyber Security Alliance in 2018, Kelvin Coleman has led the organizations mission to empower a safer and more secure connected world.

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  • Since joining the National Cyber Security Alliance in 2018, Kelvin Coleman has led the organizations mission to empower a safer and more secure connected world.
  • The National Cyber Security Alliance has been on a strong growth trajectory over the last several years, and Kelvin has led the way, said Jon Check, Senior Director, Cyber Protection Solutions, Raytheon, and Chair of the National Cyber Security Alliance Board of Directors.
  • As part of the transition, the National Cyber Security Alliance has named former board member Lisa Plaggemier as the organizations Interim Executive Director.
  • About the National Cyber Security Alliance:
    The National Cyber Security Alliance is dedicated to building a more secure interconnected world by standing for the safe and secure use of all technology.

Curricula Announces First Annual Virtual Conference Dedicated to Improving Cyber Security Awareness Training Programs

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020

ATLANTA, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Curricula , the fun security awareness training company, is proud to announce its first annual security awareness conference: Curriculaville .

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Curricula , the fun security awareness training company, is proud to announce its first annual security awareness conference: Curriculaville .
  • As part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, this one-day virtual event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 28, and is free to attend.
  • Curriculaville attendees will learn how to better communicate security awareness to their employees, bringing together the softer side of cyber security with fun security awareness conversations.
  • Founded in 2015, Curricula is a fun security awareness training platform that uses story-based learning to communicate cyber risk to employees.

KnowBe4 Launches New National Cyber Security Awareness Month Resource Center

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Friday, October 2, 2020

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Oct. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced it has launched a new Resource Center in recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) in October.

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  • TAMPA BAY, Fla., Oct. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced it has launched a new Resource Center in recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) in October.
  • KnowBe4 is an official champion for NCSAM with the National Cyber Security Alliance.
  • The no-cost KnowBe4 National Cyber Security Awareness Month Resource Center is a place for IT and security professionals to visit to help keep security top of mind for their employees.
  • Founded by IT and data security specialist Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 helps organizations address the human element of security by raising awareness about ransomware, CEO fraud and other social engineering tactics through a new-school approach to awareness training on security.

ePlus Launches CyberSmart Initiative in Support of National Cyber Security Awareness Month

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Thursday, October 1, 2020

ePlus inc. (NASDAQ NGS: PLUS news ) today announced the launch of ePlus CyberSmart, an educational initiative created to help organizations gain greater foundational cyber security knowledge and implement more robust measures for data and network protection.

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  • ePlus inc. (NASDAQ NGS: PLUS news ) today announced the launch of ePlus CyberSmart, an educational initiative created to help organizations gain greater foundational cyber security knowledge and implement more robust measures for data and network protection.
  • Spanning the month of October, ePlus CyberSmart coincides with National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness about the importance of cyber security.
  • A New York Times bestselling author, Kevin Mitnick is a trusted security consultant to the Fortune 500 and governments worldwide.
  • Creating widespread organizational awareness around cyber security will always be the most direct way to prevent attacks, said Lee Waskevich, vice president, security solutions at ePlus.

National Cyber Security Alliance Hosts Online Safety Workshops for Consumers and Small Businesses in Indianapolis

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) is a nonprofit, public-private partnership focused on helping all citizens stay safer and more secure online.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) is a nonprofit, public-private partnership focused on helping all citizens stay safer and more secure online.
  • On Thursday, Nov. 14, NCSA will host two free cybersecurity workshops one for consumers and the other for businesses at the Indianapolis Marriott North Hotel.
  • With this increased connectivity, it is imperative that consumers keep up to date with simple but impactful steps to stay safe.
  • NCSA's core efforts include National Cyber Security Awareness Month (October); Data Privacy Day (Jan. 28); and CyberSecure My Business .

CoNetrix Champions National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2019

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Thursday, October 3, 2019

LUBBOCK, Texas, Oct. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CoNetrix celebrates National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2019 by becoming a Champion and offering complimentary resources for cybersecurity resilience.

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  • LUBBOCK, Texas, Oct. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CoNetrix celebrates National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2019 by becoming a Champion and offering complimentary resources for cybersecurity resilience.
  • As an official Champion, CoNetrix reinforces their commitment to cybersecurity, online safety, and privacy.
  • As part of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, CoNetrix is offering complimentary resources for companies concerned with cybersecurity.
  • Companies are encouraged to take advantage of the training to create internal awareness and increase cybersecurity resilience.

Emtec Joins National Cyber Security Awareness Month Initiative to Promote Awareness for Online Safety and Privacy

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Emtec, Inc., an IT consultancy, today announced its commitment to National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), held annually in October, by signing up as a Champion and joining a growing global effort to promote the awareness of online safety and privacy.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Emtec, Inc., an IT consultancy, today announced its commitment to National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), held annually in October, by signing up as a Champion and joining a growing global effort to promote the awareness of online safety and privacy.
  • This online safety awareness and education initiative is co-led by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Cyber Security and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security .
  • NCSA's core efforts include National Cyber security Awareness Month (October); Data Privacy Day (Jan. 28); STOP.
  • Emtec, Emtec, Inc. and the Emtec logo are registered trademarks of Emtec, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Generali Global Assistance Combats Cyber Identity Theft through Partnership with the National Cyber Security Alliance

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

BETHESDA,Md., Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Generali Global Assistance (the Company), a leader in the assistance industry since its founding in 1983, and the developer of a proprietary and innovative identity and digital protection platform, announced today its partnership with the National Cyber Security Allianceand several other organizations this October for National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM).

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  • BETHESDA,Md., Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Generali Global Assistance (the Company), a leader in the assistance industry since its founding in 1983, and the developer of a proprietary and innovative identity and digital protection platform, announced today its partnership with the National Cyber Security Allianceand several other organizations this October for National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM).
  • As part of Generali Global Assistance's NCSAM initiatives, the Company will offer their "ScamAssist" product free to all consumers during the month of October.
  • In addition, Generali Global Assistance will host a Facebook Live event: "Ask A Resolution Specialist" on October 24 at 1:00 PM ET.
  • Generali Global Assistance has been a leading provider of identity and digital protection solutions, travel insurance, and other assistance services for more than 35 years.