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KnowBe4 Phishing Test Results: Employees Most Frequently Fall for Emails That Look Like They Came From Human Resources or IT

In phishing tests conducted on business emails, more than half of the subject lines clicked imitated Human Resources communications.

London, UK: KnowBe4 has released the most frequently clicked phishing methods, including the top email subjects clicked on in phishing tests. Half of those that were clicked on had subject lines related to Human Resources, including vacation policy updates, dress code changes, and upcoming performance reviews. The other top category was IT requests, including password verifications needed immediately.

: THE EDITORIAL TEAM; Industry News; Posted On Wednesday, 27 July 2022 23:44

NCC Group joins UK Cyber Security Council

NCC Group has joined the UK Cyber Security Council, the chartered organisation tasked with developing and promoting recognised standards for cyber security.

As a member of the Council, NCC Group will work alongside the organisation and other members to champion professionalism within the sector, while establishing clearer career pathways for those entering the industry.

: THE EDITORIAL TEAM; Industry News; Posted On Wednesday, 27 July 2022 11:06

Exterro Completes Significant Strategic Recapitalisation in Excess of $1 Billion

Leeds Equity Partners, in partnership with Exterro management, closes its third continuation vehicle as part of this transaction

London, U.K., July 26, 2022 —Exterro Inc. a portfolio company of Leeds Equity Partners (“Leeds Equity”), announced today that it has completed a strategic recapitalisation and secured additional committed equity capital as part of a continuation vehicle transaction valuing Exterro at more than $1 billion (USD). With the support of a group of leading global institutional investors co-led by Coller Capital and Glendower Capital, this transaction will enable Exterro to devote more resources to the growth of its Legal GRC portfolio of products through M&A and product development. Exterro will continue to develop new initiatives for law firms and service providers, drive accelerated growth of its digital forensics product set and reinvest in its first-class global Training Academy, as it delivers new products to new geographies. As part of the recapitalisation, Leeds Equity has made a significant new equity commitment from its latest flagship fund, Leeds Equity Partners VII, L.P., alongside the continuation vehicle and management.

: THE EDITORIAL TEAM; Industry News; Posted On Wednesday, 27 July 2022 11:03

Research reveals that 60% of IT security decision makers are held back from delivering on IT security strategy

Global research reveals 84% of organizations experienced an identity-related security breach in the past 18 months
Three quarters of organizations will fall short of protecting privileged identities because they won’t get the support they need
Identity security is a priority for security teams, but 63% believe it is not well understood by executive leaders

Redwood City, CA: Delinea has announced findings from a global survey of 2,100 IT Security Decision Makers (ITSDMs) which reveals that 60% of respondents believe their overall security strategy does not keep pace with the threat landscape, and that they are either lagging behind (20%), treading water (13%), or merely running to keep up (27%). Conducted in more than 20 countries, the research polled attitudes towards identity security and the protection of privileged identities.