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As much as 88 percent of data breaches are caused by human error, but only 43 percent of workers admit having made mistakes that compromised cybersecurity. In the past year, one-third of the breaches incorporated social engineering techniques and the cost of a breach caused by a human error averaged $3.33 million. The need for consistent and effective cybersecurity training […]
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How One University Used Data to Drive Their COVID Response
(DARREN CATALANO, CEO, HELIOCAMPUS) Like with any significant moment in time, “Where were you in 2020?” will likely become a topic of conversation for higher ed leaders for years to come, quickly followed by, “What did you do?” Beyond the comradery that comes of shared experiences, there is significant value in this reflection, not just […]
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Why a Multiscreen Classroom is the Future of Learning
Hybrid-remote learning provides the flexibility and freedom schools, parents, and students need in the current pandemic. However, moving a traditional classroom that’s built for face-to-face delivery to a hybrid-remote environment where instructors are teaching to both students in the classroom and online, often simultaneously, will take more than simply a laptop and a video conferencing […]
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How Engineers Work and Learn Remotely During a Pandemic
The work of engineers is often mission critical, from ensuring that life-saving medical equipment can function properly, to providing infrastructure for 5G communications systems, to monitoring national security and defense. Performing this work from home during a global pandemic with limited access to labs and the essential technology required to do our jobs is the […]
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3 Reasons COVID-19 Should Spur Digital Transformation in Education
At the end of 2019, college presidents were asked what they saw as the greatest challenges for higher education in 2020 and the results are fascinating given the way the year has gone. Although none of the responders knew just how drastically 2020 would change higher education, their responses still reflect the most valid concerns […]
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How Science Educators can Use Software in Remote and Hybrid Classrooms
Educators in science and engineering have traditionally relied on in-person experiments for teaching. Laboratory experiments introduce students to the real-life work of scientists and engineers, teach them concepts through trial and error, and show them how the theories they learn in class translate into real-world phenomena: chemical reactions, biological processes, physical actions, and reactions. Understandably, […]
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Why Online Proctoring is Critical to Assessment Integrity
With the move to virtual learning nearing its one-year mark, preventing online cheating and how to approach online proctoring have consistently been at the top of educators’ concerns. And while COVID-19 isn’t the origin of online learning, it definitely forced many institutions to come up with plans to meet the virtual learning needs of students […]
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The Future of Security: Discovering the Next Generation of Security Solutions at ISC West
The recently concluded International Security Conference & Exposition West 2024 (ISC West) proved to be an indispensable platform for discovering the next generation of security solutions, providing attendees with invaluable insights into the future of the industry. At a recent episode of MarketScale’s roundtable show Experts Talk, Cathal Walsh, Vice President and Chief Security […]
Cyber Resilience: To Protect Corporate Assets, Businesses Must Invest in Cybersecurity Training
As cyberattacks occur at increasing frequency, cybersecurity has become a cornerstone of corporate security strategies across all sectors. With businesses increasingly reliant on digital infrastructures, the quality of a company’s cybersecurity training is no longer just an operational requirement — it is a strategic asset. The stakes are high, as a breach can lead […]
Forming Relationships with Industry Insiders Can Quell Sales Cycles and their Length of Time
New companies are facing more and more challenges in the security industry as sales cycles are experiencing lengthier times. One of those reasons is due to the complexity of the security industry itself, along with the unique and special business models every new company will come in with. But there is a solution to […]
From Bollards to Bytes: Why Security Firms Need to Adopt a Cyber-First Approach
How can the security industry effectively navigate the shift from traditional physical security measures to adopting a cyber-first approach in its sales and integration strategies? The transition from physical to digital security solutions was a major theme at the International Security Conference & Exposition West 2024 held earlier this month. On a recent episode of […]