Security awareness

We live in a digital era where sensitive information, digital networks and critical infrastructures are all susceptible to cyberthreats. We only need to look

A robust security system contains more than just hardware or software; there must always be a “wetware” (aka human) defense element as well. A so-called “hum

Today’s youth spend more time than ever before online. Like learning to lock the front door behind you, security awareness training at an early age helps transform a behavioral concept into a habit. Our FREE K-12 awareness training series includes three fun security awareness training modules, with a fourth on the way to encourage the next generation to consider career paths in cybersecurity.

While it’s the attacks on well-known companies that make the headlines, the threat is just as worrying for small businesses. And the problem is made worse by

Here at InfoSec Institute, we get pretty excited about events like National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) and European Cyber Security Month (ECSM).

What Is Spam? Spam is usually defined as irrelevant or unsolicited messages sent over the Internet, typically to a large number of users, for the purposes of

Phishing attacks are the most common type of cyberattack for good reason: because they work. If an attacker can convince you to click on a link in a phishing

The OWASP Security Champions Playbook is a project that was initiated for the purpose of gearing up the OWASP Open Web Application Security Project — nam

In the last year, you may have heard the term “security champion” and wondered if this was a specific job or just another buzzword. In this article, we’ll ta

Introduction For any company, especially technology-oriented ones, being aware about the cyberthreat landscape is critical. There is often the mindset that m