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Security Awareness Tips

Continuous Adaptive Training vs. Annual Checkbox Courses

Annual compliance training looks tidy on a spreadsheet, but the forgetting curve erases most of it within weeks. Here is why continuous, adaptive security awareness training drives durable behavior change.

Daniel Okafor·7/9/2026·7 min read
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Compliance & RegulationsFor MSPs & Partners

Cyber Insurance 2026: MFA and Training Requirements

In 2026, no MFA can mean no coverage, and underwriters now want documented awareness training and phishing simulations too. Here is what insurers look for and how to evidence it.

James Thornton·7/8/2026·7 min read
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Compliance & Regulations

DORA: Security Awareness and Training Requirements

DORA is best known for ICT risk and incident reporting, but it also makes security awareness training a compulsory module for staff and management. Here is what financial entities must do, and how to evidence it.

Sarah Mitchell·7/8/2026·6 min read
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Compliance & Regulations

ISO 27001 Security Awareness Requirements Explained

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 expects more than a once-a-year slideshow. Here is what the standard actually requires for security awareness, and how to prove it to your auditor.

Natalie Hoffmann·7/6/2026·7 min read
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Compliance & Regulations

PCI DSS 4.0 Security Awareness Training Requirements

PCI DSS v4.0 raised the bar for security awareness, naming phishing and social engineering explicitly. Here is what the standard now requires if you handle card data.

Lisa Brennan·7/4/2026·7 min read
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Security Awareness TipsThreat Intelligence

Verizon DBIR 2026: The Human Element in 62% of Breaches

Verizon's 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report puts the human element in 62% of breaches and confirms attackers are pivoting to mobile and the browser. Here's what it means for your awareness program.

James Thornton·6/18/2026·4 min read
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Security Awareness Tips

Human Risk Management: Beyond Awareness Training Alone

Annual click-through training checks a compliance box but rarely changes behavior. Human Risk Management replaces it with continuous, data-driven, personalized risk reduction. Here is what that shift looks like in practice.

James Thornton·6/13/2026·7 min read
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Security Awareness Tips

Security Onboarding: Protect New Hires From Day One

New hires are eager to please, unfamiliar with the norms, and disproportionately targeted by BEC and impersonation scams. Their first 90 days are the riskiest. Here is how to build security into onboarding from day one.

Elena Vasquez·6/11/2026·7 min read
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Security Awareness Tips

Cybersecurity Awareness Checklists for Every Team

Practical, role-specific cybersecurity checklists your organization can implement today — from daily habits for every employee to quarterly reviews for IT leadership.

Elena Vasquez·5/1/2026·9 min read
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Compliance & RegulationsThreat Intelligence

NTBHA Breach: 285K Records and HIPAA Lessons for 2026

A three-day intrusion at North Texas Behavioral Health Authority exposed 285,086 patient records. Here's what went wrong and how healthcare teams can harden their HIPAA defenses.

Natalie Hoffmann·4/21/2026·6 min read
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Security Awareness TipsFor MSPs & PartnersProduct Updates

empowsec vs KnowBe4: A Practical Comparison for 2026

Evaluating security awareness platforms? Here's a clear-eyed comparison of empowsec and KnowBe4 across pricing, features, white-label capabilities, and the kinds of organizations each serves best.

James Thornton·4/20/2026·15 min read
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Security Awareness Tips

Building a Security-First Culture: Why Training Alone Isn't Enough

Annual compliance training doesn't create secure organizations — culture does. Here's a practical framework for embedding security into how your company thinks, communicates, and makes decisions every day.

Natalie Hoffmann·4/8/2026·7 min read
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