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Even your friendly neighborhood Micro Training writers experience cybersecurity incidents, too!

In this Micro Training, one of our writers, Nick, shares his real experience with identity theft and how he navigated the incident.

While IT teams implement firewalls, antivirus protection, and system updates to strengthen your organization’s network, technology alone can’t stop every threat. That’s where the human firewall comes in.

In this week’s Micro Training, we’ll explore how security-aware employees play a vital role in identifying and preventing cybersecurity threats — and how every informed choice strengthens an organization’s defenses.

We’re kicking off Cybersecurity Awareness Month with real user stories about scams they’ve encountered. Staying safe online starts with awareness, and we’re stronger when we share our cybersecurity experiences with one another.

In this Micro Training, learn about phishing from real life stories and uncover tips and tricks that can help you avoid falling for scams.

Updating software is a crucial part of staying safe online, but not all software updates are created equal.

In this Micro Training, learn why these updates are important and how cybercriminals leverage fake software updates in their scams.

Staying safe online means protecting your accounts with stronger authentication. That’s why this Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re diving into real stories about Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and how cybercriminals try to bypass it.

In this Micro Training, learn how MFA works, where it can fall short, and what you can do to keep your accounts secure.

Your password is the first line of defense between you and a cybercriminal—but if it’s weak, reused, or predictable, it could prevent you from staying safe online.

In this Micro Training, we’re continuing Cybersecurity Awareness Month with tips on what makes a strong password, why password managers can help, and how cybercriminals exploit weak or reused passwords.

The truth is, fear is one of the most powerful tools hackers use because it works.

In this Micro Training, we’re going beyond just recognizing fear tactics—we’re going to teach you how to hack the attack.

You’ve seen phishing emails before. But have you noticed how they’ve evolved?

In this Micro Training, we’re going to show you how phishing has become emotional warfare—and why understanding its evolution could protect you from falling for the next attack.

Cybercriminals don’t need advanced tech to hack you—they just need to make you panic.

In this Micro Training, we'll discover how fear-based scams work, and what one might look like.

Cyber hygiene is a foundational first line of defense, and just like any other physical structure relies on a solid foundation, so does critical infrastructure.

In this Micro Training, we'll take a look at how the world’s most targeted and essential industries prioritize cyber hygiene, and what other industries can learn from their best practices.

In this Micro Training, we’ll take a closer look at the specific methods attackers use to compromise these vital systems.

In today’s hyperconnected world, protecting critical infrastructure—our most essential systems and services—is more important than ever.

In this Micro Training, we’ll explore the vast scale of critical infrastructure and uncover why these systems are so often targeted in cyberattacks.

Many of us have wearable devices that we use every day, but eventually these devices will have to be retired.

In this Micro Training, we’ll go over techniques like account delinking, cloud data purging, and more, making sure that you stay protected even after you part ways with your wearable device.

Ever wonder what really happens during a wearable device breach—or how attackers can use compromised devices against you?

In this Micro Training, we’ll break it all down and show you how to protect your devices and personal data from falling into the wrong hands.

Did you know your wearable device could be silently connecting to Bluetooth devices and Wi-Fi networks you never approved of?

In this Micro Training, we’ll explore how hackers exploit these invisible connections, as well as how to lock down your wearable and keep your sensitive information out of the wrong hands.

Smartwatches, fitness trackers, and other wearables are more than health tools — they’re internet-connected devices that can expose personal and work data if not secured.

In this Micro Training, you’ll learn how wearables fit into the Internet of Things (IoT), the cybersecurity risks they pose, and what you can do to stay safe.

By now, you’re familiar with the basics of shadow IT, and you’ve heard the risks.

In this Micro Training, dive deeper into our three-parts shadow IT series, exploring the role of software as a service (SaaS) and how it fuels the rise of shadow IT.

Shadow IT isn’t just about someone downloading a random app, it’s often a response to unmet needs.

In this Micro Training, learn what drives shadow IT and how understanding the "why" behind it can help strengthen your organization’s security.

The term "Shadow IT" may sound mysterious, but the practice is actually quite common in most workplaces.

In this Micro Training, jumpstart your learning journey with a beginner-friendly course that covers the fundamentals of this growing cybersecurity risk.

You don’t need to be an expert to stop cryptojacking—just a few smart habits and tools can do the trick.

In this Micro Training, learn practical steps to block cryptojacking attempts and what your IT provider can do to help keep your system clean and efficient.