What happens when a school accidentally shares a student’s grades with the wrong person? Or when personal data gets exposed through an insecure system? These are more than just mistakes; they’re FERPA violations, and they can have serious consequences. FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. It applies to all schools receiving funding from...
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Cyber threats are growing every day. One of the biggest risks today is not just weak passwords or outdated systems, but people. Employees can be the strongest shield or the easiest way in for hackers. That’s why security awareness training is no longer a "nice to have"; it's a must. Two big names in this space are KnowBe4 and CyberArrow Awareness Platform. In this blog, we’ll...
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Cyber threats are growing every day, and one of the most common ways hackers get in is through people, not machines. That’s why cyber security awareness training is more important than ever. Organizations need a strong and simple way to help their teams spot scams like phishing, vishing, and social engineering. One popular tool for this is Cofense, a cyber security awareness solution that helps teams...
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If you’ve ever signed a permission form to release a student’s grades or wondered who can access school records, you’ve come across FERPA. While it may sound like another acronym in regulations, FERPA plays a significant role in how schools and universities handle student data. And if you work in education or compliance, understanding it is essential. This article breaks down what FERPA is, what rights...
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Insider threats don’t always wear a black hoodie. Sometimes, they wear a company badge. And often, they don’t even know they’re a threat. You can have all the firewalls in the world, but if someone on your team clicks a malicious link, leaks confidential data, or misuses access, those technical defenses mean very little. That’s where insider threat awareness becomes not just a box to check,...
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Phishing is one of the oldest tricks in the hacker’s book. It’s simple, sneaky, and shockingly effective. Over the years, even the biggest companies in the world have fallen for phishing attacks, leading to stolen data, lost money, and broken trust. In this blog, we’ll explore: What phishing is and how it works. Real case studies of the most famous phishing attacks. The lessons we can learn from these...
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