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Top of Mind classllc csam cybersecurity new Oct 27, 2021

Cybersecurity is the protection against unauthorized access, use, or damage to computer information systems and electronic data. There are various aspects of cybersecurity; it can involve action by individuals or groups, such as cyberterrorism and cybercrime. It can also be a state response to...

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Prioritizing Cybersecurity in a Hybrid Workplace csam cybersecurity ncsa Oct 25, 2021

 (From National Cybersecurity Alliance)

In this day and age, employees are more connected than ever. The hybrid workplace is here to stay, and for employees, this means relying on connected devices from their home office setups. According to recent data, smart home systems are set to rise to...

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5 Tips to Spots Phishing Emails from a Mile Away csam cybersecurity hacked.com Oct 20, 2021

(From hacked.com)

  1.  Beware of Alarming Emails

Hackers don’t want you to think. They want you to act. And there’s no better way to achieve this outcome than to instill panic in a victim.

Phishing emails will often try to get you into your emotions by creating fear. They might...

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Why You Should Consider a Cyber Career csam ncsa new Oct 18, 2021

(From National Cybersecurity Alliance)

Cybersecurity is one of the hottest sectors today, with new threats and challenges emerging each day. And with that, there is a huge push being undertaken by both business and education sectors to attract individuals toward a degree and career in cyber....

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Phishing and Spear Phishing. What should you do? classllc csam cybersecurity new Oct 13, 2021

The word phishing has been featured in the news a lot lately, but what does it mean?

What is phishing?

Phishing is a type of cyber-attack that aims to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by disguising as a trustworthy entity in electronic...

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3 Fundamentals for Shoring Up Phishing Defenses csam cybersecurity ncsa Oct 11, 2021

 (From National Cybersecurity Alliance)

From ransomware to SolarWinds, the cybersecurity space has been as hectic as it has ever been over the last 12-24 months. However, for all of the emerging threats and news that are cropping up on the horizon, phishing -- one of the oldest pain points...

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Be Cyber Smart classllc csam cybersecurity Oct 06, 2021

At a time where we have all been kept indoors and have had both our work and personal lives pushed together it is time to stay “Cyber Smart”. We have seen cybercrime as a whole increase by 600% since the beginning of the global pandemic. The shift from workplace to work-from-home has...

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Get Familiar with the Cyber Basics classllc csam cybersecurity ncsa new Oct 04, 2021

(From National Cybersecurity Alliance)

At a time when we are more connected than ever, being “cyber smart” is of the utmost importance. This year has already seen more than a fair share of attacks and breaches, including the SolarWinds and Kaseya breaches as well as high-profile...

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Exciting updates coming to the Cyber Career Lab ccl classllc collaboration cyber career lab new update Aug 05, 2021

We have some exciting updates coming to the Cyber Career Lab this month. The Cyber Career Lab was created for people who cannot afford thousands of dollars for degree programs or certification training. After running 9 episodes of our first season we have learned a lot and have decided to make...

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Keep your eye on the ball - even when you are supported by MSPs. Jul 05, 2021

Hat tip to Huntress Labs for the story they broke Independence Day weekend about hackers compromising the computer systems of at least 1,000 businesses by targeting managed service providers. The story provides a good reminder about the importance of supply chain management because the attacks...

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Active Leadership Engagement Produces Better Cybersecurity Jun 08, 2021

The Cyber Strategy Retreat is a business strategy event that features executive panels, roundtable discussions, and keynote presentations from Eric McNulty, Cathryn Marshall, Lee Haney, and Keyaan Williams. This 6th conference will continue the mission of CLASS-LLC to promote...

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Three Organizations Pave the Way for the “Cybersecurity Dozen” May 17, 2021

Atlanta, GA: Cyber Leadership and Strategy Solutions (CLASS-LLC) and YWCA Metropolitan Chicago have partnered together to bring more people into the cybersecurity profession. Starting with twelve people in Chicago, the program provides a pipeline to close the cybersecurity skills gap facing the...

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