KnowBe4 Fresh Content Update & New Features October 2018

This course covers several important database administration security topics that admins should know to securely manage the privileges they've been granted, as well as avoid mistakes that could endanger their enterprise. Secure database administration along with best practices that lead to risk mitigation and strengthened defenses are discussed in this course.

Both courses are available at the Gold, Platinum, and Diamond subscription levels.  

The Security Awareness Company (SAC)
The October SAC Newsletter focuses on the importance of strong passwords, addresses the concerns with standard password practices, and analyzes updated password guidelines.

Additionally, 6 new posters are available and include:

• Treat Your Passwords Like Underpants
• Respect Privileged Access
• Tickets to Remote Security Success
• Announcing Your Location
• Oversharing Sharon
• Stop Identity Thieves in Their Tracks

Two new Security One Sheets were added:

• Combating Cybercrime in 8 Easy Steps
• Data Leaks Make Us Weak 

All Security Awareness Company content is available at the Diamond subscription level.  

Popcorn Training 
In addition to 10 new Scam Alert Newsletters, two fun and educational training modules to the Building Secure Software Series were added along with one training module in the Cyber Essentials Series.

Secure Database Access
In most cases, the database is the single most valuable asset in your application, treat it as such! SQL injection is so common that it’s literally a joke, but it still happens all the time, always parameterize your queries and or use an Object-relational mapping (ORM) tool. Make sure that your database is locked down, authentication is secure and that communication with the database is over a secure channel. 
 

Leverage Security Frameworks and Libraries
A developer writing an application from scratch might not have sufficient knowledge, time, or budget to properly implement or maintain security features. Leveraging security frameworks helps accomplish security goals more efficiently and accurately. Secure coding libraries and software frameworks with embedded security help software developers guard against security-related design and implementation flaws.  
 

Cyberbullying
Bullying is no longer something that is contained to the playground. Whenever you connect to the internet, whether at home or in the workplace you can be exposed to cyberbullying, and it is not just children/teenagers who are victims. Find our more about the adult world of cyberbullying and the measures you can take to report any cyber harassment in our Cyberbullying module.

All newsletters and modules are available at the Diamond subscription level.  

ThinkHR
Two new Workplace Harassment Prevention courses specifically for the State of New York were released, with one version for Employees and the other version for Managers.

Did you know effective October 2018 that the state of New York now requires all Employers to adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy and training or use a similar policy and training that meet or exceeds the law’s minimum standards? 

These courses will provide an overview of the types of behaviors that can give rise to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims. It will also discuss the benefits of and strategies for promoting a respectful work environment that is free of all forms of harassment, intimidation, and discrimination. 

Both modules are available at the Diamond subscription level.  

exploqii
Networking and connecting with colleagues at industry events are ideal environments for informal exchange. But thoughtless statements can result in difficulties with anti-trust law – with severe penalties as the consequence. Which topics are taboo, and which exchanges are particularly risky?

The latest module from exploqii, Anti-Trust 2 - Industry Events will explain the answers.  

This module is available at the Diamond subscription level. 

Twist & Shout
New content from our friends at Twist & Shout includes:

• 34 additional language subtitle choices for Restricted Intelligence, Season 1
• 6 additional language subtitles for Privacy Edition

But wait, there's more!  30 different pieces of companion artwork/collateral have been published to the Posters and Artwork category. This includes posters, cutout figures, and other promotional graphics that can be added to shirts, mugs and more to help create and launch unique, fun, security awareness campaigns associated with their training content for a fully engaged end-user experience.

So how much security awareness training content do you have access to with a Diamond subscription? 

As of October 31, 2018, KnowBe4 has: 

• 765 pieces of education and training content
• 178 Interactive Training Modules 
• 161 Video Modules 
• 260 Posters and Artwork
• 146 Newsletters and Security Docs
• 20 Games
• Over 2,500 phishing templates