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People are the primary attack vector for cyber attackers worldwide. Security awareness programs, and the professionals who manage them, are key to managing that human risk. The SANS 2022 Security Awareness Report analyzes data provided by more than a thousand security awareness professionals from around the world to identify and benchmark how organizations manage human risk. Get your free report for a look at actionable steps and resources you can put into practice to mature your awareness programs and benchmark them against others.

To maintain a long-term competitive advantage, businesses must build a corporate model that integrates, organizes and optimizes independent talent at scale in more agile ways.

Ever since 2004, October has been Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an effort by the Department of Homeland Security and the nonprofit, industry-sponsored National Cybersecurity Alliance to promote awareness of cybersecurity. The occasion promotes a flurry of mixed reactions. This Washington Post article highlights a selection. Read the article for an understanding of the dread, sincerity and comedy it evokes.

This eBook discusses how experts are leveraging data to increase our knowledge of cities and design new, integrated, smart systems and solutions. It also explains how governments and municipalities can utilize information technology and data to improve their economies, as well as the quality and life, security, and well-being of their residents. Please contact NCS Technologies, Inc. for more information about smart cities and how Cisco Meraki can help.

The increasing number of hybrid workers has pushed the workloads of IT pros who concentrate on security to the limits. And cyber criminals know it. The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center has seen a 7 percent increase in calls since 2020. Download this timely whitepaper about how layered security from AMD and Microsoft is effectively stopping cyber threats.

To recruit and retain the best talent in today's distributed workforce, employers must build a corporate model that promotes seamless collaboration between all employees—regardless of where they're located. Here's some timely advice from corporate leaders who are excelling in building a thriving remote work culture.

Windows 11 powered by the Ryzen 6000 PRO family of processors is a potent engine for the HP EliteBook 800 business PCs. Take a look at this insightful blog about how Windows 11 is the ultimate OS for these business powerhouses and how they have next-level device protection.

Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, helping individuals protect themselves online as threats to technology and confidential data become more commonplace. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) lead a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise cybersecurity awareness nationally and internationally. Read this blog for an overview of what Cybersecurity Awareness Month is all about and action steps you can take.

One of the biggest challenges of building a strong hybrid work culture is ensuring that remote workers do not feel alienated and continue to perform at a high level. Here are some tips to ensure your hybrid workforce remains motivated and productive.

The pervasive use of technology in hybrid and remote work environments raises important cybersecurity questions and challenges. Approaching these questions and challenges can feel daunting. With our complimentary Cybersecurity Assessment service, NCS Technologies, Inc. can help by collaborating with you to measure the maturity, resiliency and strength of your cybersecurity posture. Schedule your free Cybersecurity Assessment here to get started.