November 19, 2024 at 10:45PM The SWEEPS initiative, funded by a $2.5 million grant, aims to enhance secure coding skills among software developers through workshops, courses, and bootcamps. Targeting all career stages, it addresses the skills gap in software security, promoting best practices to defend against cyberattacks. Enrollment prioritizes U.S. citizens with military backgrounds. **Meeting … Read more
July 2, 2024 at 10:07AM Schools and libraries globally face a rise in cybersecurity threats, with 29% of U.S. K-12 schools having been attacked, according to the Center for Internet Security. Johnathan Kim, from Woodland Hills School District, discusses the challenges and vulnerabilities schools encounter, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures and staff education … Read more
May 28, 2024 at 11:36AM Democratic Congresswomen Shontel Brown and Haley Stevens introduced the Diverse Cybersecurity Workforce Act (H.R.8469) to promote cybersecurity education and jobs for underrepresented and disadvantaged groups. It aims to expand education and outreach activities, targeting individuals including those previously incarcerated. The bill faces some concerns about security risks of integrating previously … Read more
May 6, 2024 at 05:33PM AttackIQ announced a partnership with the Cyber Poverty Line Institute to provide cybersecurity training to underserved communities. Through AttackIQ Academy, students will gain hands-on experience to improve cybersecurity effectiveness. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and eradicate cyber poverty, demonstrating a commitment to cyber inclusion. Visit https://ift.tt/aCd8nZJ to … Read more
May 6, 2024 at 09:15AM CyberNut, a Miami-based startup, has unveiled a security awareness training platform tailored for K-12 schools to combat data breaches. The AI-powered tool uses gamification to train teachers, staff, and students to identify and report phishing attacks. The company recently secured an $800,000 pre-seed funding round and is already working with … Read more
April 26, 2024 at 01:07AM The PCI Security Standards Council is expanding its role to the Middle East in response to the rising volume of card-based payments and payment-card fraud in the region. With a focus on improving security, the council will collaborate with organizations involved in the payment ecosystem. These efforts come amidst a … Read more
March 29, 2024 at 08:36AM The US Department of Energy has allocated $15 million for university-based electric power centers to enhance cybersecurity in the energy sector. Six universities will partner with industry stakeholders and the DOE National Laboratories for cybersecurity research and training. The initiative aims to reduce power disruption risk and develop tailored cybersecurity … Read more
February 6, 2024 at 11:10AM The Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM) has launched undergraduate programs in cybersecurity, computer science, and information technology. The curriculum focuses on computing, entrepreneurship, professional skills, and industry experience. Adjunct and faculty lecturers will provide instruction, and the university plans to involve venture capitalists in funding student research projects. … Read more
February 2, 2024 at 05:31PM Welcome to CISO Corner, a weekly digest presented by Dark Reading catering to security operations readers and leaders. In this issue, discussions include the evolving role of the Chief Information Security Officer, tailored cybersecurity education for younger users, the adoption of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) by airlines, recognizing security … Read more
January 3, 2024 at 11:08AM Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) is set to introduce a cybersecurity education program in 270 private schools, following its successful implementation in public schools last year. In collaboration with the Ministry of Education, the initiative aims to enhance students’ awareness of cybersecurity and digital safety, contributing to Qatar’s digitally … Read more