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Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti! This day is a reminder to embody values that transcend time; love, equality, and devotion to uplifting humanity. Guru Jayanti's embodiment of oneness continues to guide and inspire generations. Let’s honor his legacy by spreading light and building bridges of understanding and unity. Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyous celebration!

Seeing through someone else's lenses is often the best way to understand their perspective and predict their next move. Now, imagine if you could do the same with malicious actors—anticipate their moves and stay one step ahead. If that sounds like something you’d want, then check out our latest article, where we dive into the impact of generative AI on your security, all from the attacker’s perspective. READ HERE ? https://zurl.co/0JFs #AACSP #GenerativeAI #Cybersecurity #Cyberawareness

?? Hackers may be lurking like Halloween ghouls, but don’t let them catch you off guard! Keep your defenses strong, stay vigilant, and make sure those digital doors are locked tight. Here’s to a cyber-safe Halloween!

?? Happy Diwali from AACSP! ?? This Diwali, we're celebrating the triumph of light over darkness, wisdom over ignorance, and kindness over adversity. As the festival of lights brightens homes and hearts, may it also spark new ideas, renew energy, and inspire us all to work together for a safer digital world. Here’s to a future filled with resilience, innovation, and bright opportunities! Wishing everyone a Diwali filled with joy, prosperity, and togetherness. From all of us at the American Academy of Cybersecurity Professions, have a wonderful festival season! ??

For every organization exploring ChatGPT, one question is unavoidable: Is this technology secure? Generative AI tools like ChatGPT bring wild new opportunities to the table and a leap forward in automation. But they also introduce a slew of new cybersecurity concerns. These tools, in the wrong hands, become avenues for sophisticated social engineering scams or even automated malicious code generation. So what can be done? Companies must understand and address these risks. With the right strategies, you can unlock AI’s potential without falling into its security traps. Read our blog, where we break down essential practices for staying ahead and keeping your systems resilient. ?https://zurl.co/1Kui

As we keep the spotlight on Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it’s another crucial reminder that even your most private operations are at risk of cyberattack ?? Yep, that includes your meetings?? Let’s talk about a big one: the Zoom hack. In 2020, more than 500,000 Zoom accounts, including passwords and email addresses, were sold on the dark web and hacker forums. Many of these breaches happened through credential stuffing attacks, raising concerns about Zoom's security as its user base exploded during the pandemic. Today, more than 191,000 enterprises rely on Zoom for their operations. The platform itself isn’t the issue—it’s how you use it. ?? Whether you stay protected or end up as the next breach story depends on the steps you take today. Check out how our Cybersecure program at AACSP is bringing employees up to speed on cybersecurity awareness, with a strong focus on picking up and putting best practices into action. ?https://zurl.co/zVMh #AACSP #Cybersecurityawareness #October2024

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year’s theme, Secure Our World, is a reminder that protecting yourself, your family, and your business starts with a few simple steps. At AACSP, we emphasize the importance of cybersecurity awareness for several reasons. ? Cyberattacks continue to escalate. In 2023, over 115 million people in healthcare alone had their data compromised. ? Human error remains a significant vulnerability. Even the best systems can be taken down by a wrong move. ? Cybersecurity is a team effort. It’s not just on IT. Everyone has a role in safeguarding their organizations and themselves. You and your team are responsible for keeping your organization safe. Updating your training and knowledge is indisputable when it comes to staying ahead of the threats. So, how ready are you? Explore how our CyberSecure? Program gives you the critical tools and skills to build up your defense. ?? https://zurl.co/iaM0 #AACSP #CybersecurityAwareness #October2024 #DigitalDefense

On this day in 1998, Google was born, and the world of search was never the same! While Google officially kicked off on September 4th, 1998, thanks to its Founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, today marks the date they chose as their official birthday. Why September 27th? In classic Google fashion, they decided in 2005 to commemorate the day they announced to the world that their search engine had hit an insane milestone by indexing a record-breaking number of pages. Google is now the fourth-largest company by market cap, coming behind Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia. ?? This day celebrates a game-changing moment in tech history!

5 FREE CYBERSECURITY TOOLS *PART ONE* ? Cybersecurity setups can be expensive, but there are plenty of awesome open-source tools out there that can help lock down your systems and data without breaking the bank. Here’s a look at some of the top free tools that cybersecurity pros swear by to keep things secure. ? Aircrack-ng ? Burp Suite ? Defendify ? Gophish ? Have I Been Pwned Swipe through the carousel for more on them. ?? #AACSP #FreeCybersecurityTools #OpenSourceSecurity #DataProtection