Board members have not received sufficient cyber-resilience training in the past year
KnowBe4 ’ s Security Essentials for the United Kingdom course is now NCSC Certified
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Board members have not received sufficient cyber-resilience training in the past year
ccording to recent report findings by Bob Semple , Board Intelligence and The Corporate Governance Institute ,
A almost two-thirds of board members have not received adequate support and training regarding cyber-resilience in the past 12 months .
The research was conducted from May to July 2023 and included over 250 participants , consisting of chairs , NEDs and executive directors from both public and private sectors , including state-funded organisations and charities .
“ Considering the extensive repercussions , it is evident that each board must tackle cyber-risks ; this subject is an essential aspect of effective corporate governance . According to our survey , the significance of cyber-resilience is growing considerably in all sectors , but it is worrying that 60 % of board members have not received sufficient cyber-resilience training in the past year .
“ All boards must take necessary precautions to safeguard their systems .”
David W . Duffy , CEO and Co-founder of the Corporate Governance Institute , has highlighted the rapid advancements in technology that have transformed the world within a single generation . However , he raises concerns about whether boardrooms keep the same pace , discussing the potential consequences of not providing proper training to board members .
“ Cybercrime can devastate a company ’ s financial stability , brand identity and market worth . It also risks customer trust , negative publicity and legal repercussions . Everything points to long-lasting damage if companies are not prepared ,” he said .
KnowBe4 ’ s Security Essentials for the United Kingdom course is now NCSC Certified
nowBe4 , the provider of the world ’ s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform ,
K has announced that its Security Essentials for the United Kingdom course is now certified by the National Cyber Security Centre ( NCSC ).
The NCSC ’ s certification programme is designed to assure high quality training courses delivered by experienced training providers . Courses submitted for certification are rigorously assessed against a set of benchmarks and evaluated at two levels : awareness for those new to cybersecurity to give a thorough foundation in the subject and application for anyone looking for in-depth courses for their professional development .
Cybersecurity training within organisations has never been as essential as it is now . Research from BDO found that 60 % of mid-sized organisations in the UK have experienced fraud in 2023 , with phishing and other forms of cyberattacks being the leading causes .
“ We are thrilled that our Security Essentials for the UK course was certified by the National Cyber Security Centre . It means that this course meets the highest standards for training courses in the country , which will go a long way in spreading more security awareness efforts to organisations in the UK ,” said Stu Sjouwerman , CEO , KnowBe4 .
The Security Essentials for the United Kingdom course is a comprehensive journey through the world of information security , introducing users to various concepts to help prevent them and their organisations from becoming victims of cybercrime .
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