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GREAT POINT STUDIOS OFFICIALLY OPENS LIONSGATE STUDIOS YONKERS

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

YONKERS, N.Y., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, January 11th, Great Point Studios will officially open the doors to its long-awaitedLionsgate Studios Yonkers, which will soon be the largest modern-built film and television production facility in the Northeast.

Key Points: 
  • YONKERS, N.Y., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, January 11th, Great Point Studios will officially open the doors to its long-awaitedLionsgate Studios Yonkers, which will soon be the largest modern-built film and television production facility in the Northeast.
  • Owned and operated by Great Point Studios, Lionsgate Studios was created to satisfy the overwhelming demand for large studio space in the New York City area.
  • "We are very proud to work with Great Point Studios and Lionsgate to help change the production industry landscape," says National Resources CEO, Joe Cotter.
  • "We lookforward to welcoming Great Point Studios, Lionsgate and all of the new companies to Yonkers in the new year."

KnowBe4 Acquires MediaPRO, Expanding its Presence in the Security Awareness Training Market

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Cybercrime, Computer network security, Data security, Computer security, Computing, Cyberwarfare, Ransomware, Security awareness, Social engineering

TAMPA BAY, Fla., March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --KnowBe4, provider of the leading security awareness platform, today announced it has acquired MediaPRO, a security and privacy training solutions company.

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  • TAMPA BAY, Fla., March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --KnowBe4, provider of the leading security awareness platform, today announced it has acquired MediaPRO, a security and privacy training solutions company.
  • "This is also an opportunity to provide MediaPRO's solid enterprise-level customer base with even more of the award-winning security awareness training content that KnowBe4 currently offers.
  • KnowBe4, provider of the leading security awareness platform, is used by more than 35,000 organizations around the globe.
  • 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.

New Web Series 'Mom Don't Click That' Tells Stories of Cyber Scams Through Our Parents' Eyes

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Articles, Cognitive neuroscience, Emotions, Empathy, Ethics, Moral psychology

Though several guests had to learn the hard way, it is not all horror stories.

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  • Though several guests had to learn the hard way, it is not all horror stories.
  • The series also celebrates outsmarting a few bad guys, too.
  • "Mom Don't Click That presents our parents' real-world stories in way that's empathic and removes the stigma.
  • Mom Don't Click That humanizes the problem of cyber scams.

New Training Series from MediaPRO Takes Viewers on a Journey Inside Their Computers

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Thursday, November 5, 2020
Articles, Data security, Telecommunications engineering, Terms of service, Cryptography, Information governance, Identity management, Privacy law, Privacy, Computer security, Internet privacy, Medical privacy

Customers of MediaPRO , a leading provider of security and privacy training solutions, will get the chance to find out this November with the release of a new series of security and privacy training videos called User Friendly.

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  • Customers of MediaPRO , a leading provider of security and privacy training solutions, will get the chance to find out this November with the release of a new series of security and privacy training videos called User Friendly.
  • The 15-episode live-action series takes viewers on a journey deep inside their computers where the devices and software employees interact with each and every day deal with creepy viruses, public Wi-Fi, and user error.
  • MediaPRO security and privacy training solutions are used by organizations of all sizes to protect sensitive data, demonstrate compliance, and build security and privacy cultures.
  • MediaPRO has been named a leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Security Awareness Computer-Based Training for six years in a row.

MediaPRO Puts Human Connection First with Launch of Security and Privacy Training Series Paradigm

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
Articles, Data security, Digital rights, Human rights, Identity management, Privacy law, Social issues, Data protection, Information privacy, Privacy, Medical privacy

BOTHELL, Wash., Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaPRO, a leading provider of security and privacy training solutions, today announced the release of their new series of security and privacy training that does away with fear-based tactics and engages learners with encouraging content.

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  • BOTHELL, Wash., Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaPRO, a leading provider of security and privacy training solutions, today announced the release of their new series of security and privacy training that does away with fear-based tactics and engages learners with encouraging content.
  • Paradigm is data privacy and security training that puts people first.
  • "Paradigm focuses on the good that can come from improving privacy and security practices," said MediaPRO CEO Mike Metzger.
  • MediaPRO security and privacy training solutions are used by organizations of all sizes to protect sensitive data, demonstrate compliance, and build security and privacy cultures.

Employees Would Simply Rather Not with Boring Security Awareness Training, New Research Finds

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
Computer security, Cybercrime, Crime, Computer network security, Articles, Cyberwarfare, Security, Cryptography, Security awareness, Threat, Phishing, Information security awareness

As users receive more security awareness training, their ability to effectively deal with security threats increases, the report found.

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  • As users receive more security awareness training, their ability to effectively deal with security threats increases, the report found.
  • The study, Security Awareness Training as a Key Element in Changing the Security Culture, surveyed both everyday employees and IT managers and decision makers to gauge opinions on the current state of security training and awareness.
  • Senior IT and business management are much more enthusiastic about security awareness training than are non-management employees.
  • And, unlike phishing-focused security awareness training solutions, MediaPRO covers security, privacy and compliance so you can address a more complete threat landscape.

MediaPRO Chief Strategy Officer Appointed to National Cyber Security Alliance Board

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Professional services, Data management, Security, Technology, Software, Consulting, National Cyber Security Alliance, Computer security, Cyberwarfare, Information Age, the National Cyber Security Alliance, MediaPRO

MediaPRO , a leader in Software-as-a-Service privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance training for organizations of all sizes, today announced that its Chief Strategy Officer Lisa Plaggemier has joined the National Cyber Security Alliance ( NCSA ) Board of Directors.

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  • MediaPRO , a leader in Software-as-a-Service privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance training for organizations of all sizes, today announced that its Chief Strategy Officer Lisa Plaggemier has joined the National Cyber Security Alliance ( NCSA ) Board of Directors.
  • As MediaPROs Chief Strategy Officer, she leads the companys product and business development strategy, driving expansion of the companys award-winning course offerings to prepare modern organizations for todays constantly changing privacy and cyber challenges.
  • "NCSA is honored to welcome Lisa Plaggemier and MediaPRO to our board," said Kelvin Coleman, NCSA's executive director.
  • MediaPRO covers security, privacy and compliance so you can address a more complete threat landscape.

MediaPRO Announces New Partnership with BSI

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Thursday, March 19, 2020
Professional services, Data management, Security, Technology, Software, Consulting, Articles, Business, Cryptography, Information governance, Terms of service, Sandyford, Computer security, Internet privacy, Psychological resilience, Consultant, MediaPRO, BSI Consultancy Services

MediaPRO, a leading provider of security and privacy training solutions, has announced a new partnership with BSI, the international business improvement company.

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  • MediaPRO, a leading provider of security and privacy training solutions, has announced a new partnership with BSI, the international business improvement company.
  • This partnership means we can offer clients a more flexible and engaging form of privacy awareness and training that can be easily implemented by system administrators.
  • Mike Metzger, CEO of MediaPRO said: Its great to be partnering with the team at BSI who are committed to helping their clients build a culture of resilience internally.
  • The BSI Consultancy Services headquarters are based in Sandyford, Dublin, where it manages and secures corporate information for BSIs global clients.

MediaPRO’s Lisa Plaggemier to Share Insights on Advancing Cybersecurity Awareness Programs at RSAC 2020

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Education, Data management, Security, Technology, Software, Training, Articles, Learning, Skills, Computer security, Security, Information governance, Crime prevention, Data security, Information security, Creativity, Risk

Plaggemier has an extensive background in security training and awareness, including serving as Director of Security Culture, Risk and Client Advocacy for CDK Global, and Chief Evangelist at InfoSec.

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  • Plaggemier has an extensive background in security training and awareness, including serving as Director of Security Culture, Risk and Client Advocacy for CDK Global, and Chief Evangelist at InfoSec.
  • If theres one area of security that clearly benefits from creativity and outside-the-box thinking, its training and awareness.
  • Everybody talks about engaging training programs, but what does that really mean?
  • These are the questions we'll discuss in the learning lab and the panel session," Plaggemier said.

MediaPRO Research Reveals Almost Two-Thirds of U.S. Employees Unaware if the CCPA Applies to Their Organization

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Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Security, Communications, Software, Networks, Internet, Social media, Data management, Consumer electronics, Privacy law, Law, Data security, Cybercrime, Digital rights, Terms of service, Information privacy, California Consumer Privacy Act, General Data Protection Regulation, Internet privacy, Privacy, CCPA, MediaPRO, Osterman Research

Notably, 62 percent of employees reported they were unsure if their organization has to comply with the recently-enacted California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which gives California residents enhanced consumer data privacy rights.

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  • Notably, 62 percent of employees reported they were unsure if their organization has to comply with the recently-enacted California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which gives California residents enhanced consumer data privacy rights.
  • Results reveal a similar lack of awareness regarding the European Unions General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), in effect since 2018.
  • However, many respondents continue to hold false impressions about malware, phishing, and cloud file-sharing, putting their personal and employers data at risk.
  • As the 2020 State of Privacy and Security Awareness Report demonstrates, a significant proportion of employees lack good cybersecurity practices.