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Introducing Webroot Security Awareness Training
Webroot has acquired the assets of Securecast, a security awareness training platform. Building on Securecast, Webroot Security Awareness Training will give managed service providers (MSPs) and businesses a solution to reduce the risks and costs of phishing, ransomware, and other cyber threats with end-user education.
Webroot Security Awareness Training is available now as a beta program, with general availability scheduled for later this fall. The beta will allow participants to operate phishing simulations and provide a test course to address the weakest link in an organization’s security posture: the human factor. By combining the latest threat intelligence, technology, and training, Webroot enables businesses to reduce their security risks by continually educating their users and testing their awareness on cybersecurity best practices.
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71% of SMBs aren't prepared for cybersecurity risks
This past May, Webroot surveyed more than 600 IT decision-makers at medium-sized companies (with between 100 and 499 employees) in the U.S., U.K., and Australia. The survey focused on how these small businesses perceived new threats facing their organizations.
Key stats:
- 96% of those surveyed believe they are susceptible to cyber threats.
- 80% use third-party IT security resources (mixed-use IT and security teams).
- 94% are updating their security budgets to account for mitigating new threats.
- 71% still admit not being ready to address cybersecurity threats.
Live Webinar: The Future of Cyber Security - Facts & Predictions
Ransomware, one of today's biggest security threats, has become a massive growth opportunity for our channel. As key stakeholders fear now that their organization will eventually be hit by a ransomware attack, they are willing to spend more on IT security solutions.
Topics to be covered:
- Why is NHS spending 50 million pounds to improve its cyber security?
- Why are schools and top universities the perfect targets for the file-encrypting attacks?
- How much are businesses willing to invest after their first ransomware attack?
- How to remain competitive and win the cyber security market?
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