Micro-Credentials stories - Page 2
While major achievements in education or training are recognised by certifications, diplomas or degrees,
smaller incremental recognition is provided through Micro-Credentials. Often delivered in the form of
badges or tokens which serve to inform others of progress, while incentivising the user to keep
progressing through their learning towards an eventual ‘macro’ objective.
Darktrace notes health, retail and energy cyberattack trends
Fri, 13th Jan 2023
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network security
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firewalls
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iam
The most observed 2022 cyber incident in Australia’s healthcare was suspicious network scan activity and multiple lateral movement model breaches in 2021.
Infosys' global internship programme wins best program
Thu, 24th Nov 2022
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iam
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ar, vr & metaverse
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academic credentials
Infosys' InStep program has been named the 'Best Overall Internship Program' in the 2023 Vault Internship Rankings.
Sophos report reveals stark reality of cybercrime-as-a-service
Wed, 23rd Nov 2022
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
The report addresses how ransomware remains one of the greatest cyber crime threats to organisations with operators innovating their extortion tactics.
A third of cyberattacks in the cloud leverage credential access
Tue, 22nd Nov 2022
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cloud security
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iam
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cybersecurity
A new report has revealed adversary success in identity theft indicates default cloud security controls are ineffective at preventing attacks.
The key things needed to narrow the cybersecurity skills gap
Thu, 17th Nov 2022
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data protection
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edutech
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iam
There is a consensus that while university qualifications are valued, the lack of a degree or a relevant degree should no longer be a barrier.
As MIQ ends, JNCTN seeks potential in digital credentialing
Tue, 15th Nov 2022
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iam
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public cloud
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cloud services
JNCTN is exploring digital credentialing to help job seekers and employers match jobs and the requisite skills-set.
Delinea enhances PAM solution with disaster recovery capabilities
Fri, 4th Nov 2022
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Delinea enhances the SSH Cipher Suite and SFTP tunnelling of Secret Server, its PAM solution, to strengthen security and disaster recovery capabilities.
Versasec, Entrust improve credential management offerings
Tue, 1st Nov 2022
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iam
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micro-credentials
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digital credentials
Versasec and Entrust have expanded their partnership to offer a streamlined credential management experience integrated with a secure PKI solution.
Kaspersky uncovers new malicious malware NullMixer
Wed, 28th Sep 2022
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malware
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a new malware stealing users credentials, address, credit card data, cryptocurrencies, and accounts.
Vectra Protect team finds Microsoft Teams vulnerability
Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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uc
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phishing
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email security
The Vectra Protect team identified a post-exploitation opportunity in August, allowing malicious actors to steal valid user credentials from Microsoft Teams.
Asia’s data privacy landscape is ‘coming of age’ – how can businesses cope?
Wed, 14th Sep 2022
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email security
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iam
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breach prevention
Identity theft and online fraud are on the rise, but data protection laws are evolving to combat them. Here are three key steps to address data privacy.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from D2L
Wed, 7th Sep 2022
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edutech
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e-learning
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iam
In this TechDay video, Tony Maguire of D2L discusses the company's learning solutions and the role of micro-credentials in filling skills gaps.
The importance of stopping identity sprawl for cybersecurity
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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pam
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iam
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breach prevention
Most cyberattacks are caused by compromised credentials, according to the 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report.
Australian Spatial Analytics expands to Melbourne
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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dei
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data analytics
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martech
The data services provider employing neurodiverse people experiences significant growth, gearing up for national expansion.
Microsoft and AustCyber tackle cybersecurity skills shortage
Mon, 25th Jul 2022
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it training
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iam
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cybersecurity
Microsoft has partnered with AustCyber and other education and training providers to offer a credible alternative pathway to enter the cybersecurity industry.
Employers look to hire inexperienced coders due to skills shortage
Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
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it training
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edutech
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iam
Coding skills in high demand as employers struggle to find talent, with many open to hiring candidates with micro-credentials and certifications, says report.
LastPass announces new capability for iPhones and iPads
Thu, 16th Jun 2022
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iam
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
LastPass has announced its new save and fill experience, allowing customers to fill in, create and save their credentials directly within the site's form field.
What every CISO must answer to enable a best-in-class security operations program
Thu, 26th May 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
It has been widely reported recently that South Australian government employees have been the victims of a cyberattack.
HCL brings TechBee IT education programme to New Zealand
Fri, 8th Apr 2022
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edutech
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iam
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it industry
HCL is bringing its TechBee early career programme to NZ in an effort to help close the country's IT skill gap.
Creating a secure and welcoming environment with automated visitor management
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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iam
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data management
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qr code
Organisations are turning to visitor management systems to create safe environments, with automated systems eliminating human error and enhancing security.