Mike Polatsek

Cyber Security Awareness Training Blog | CybeReady

The New Dawn Returns – Horizon Shifts in Cyberattack Trends Following our in-depth analysis of IBM’s 2025 Threat Intelligence Index, CybeReady’s research team has identified a significant “Back to the Future” moment in cyberattack trends that validates our longstanding approach to cyber readiness training. Our examination reveals a clear return ... Read More

In the world of cybersecurity awareness, phishing simulations have long been touted as the frontline defense against cyber threats. However, while they are instrumental, relying solely on these simulations can leave significant gaps in an organization’s security training program. At CybeReady, we understand that comprehensive preparedness requires a more holistic ... Read More

As the digital era ushers in the proliferation of Web3 technologies, the security of digital assets becomes a paramount concern not just for investors but for anyone venturing into the realm of digital currencies. The shift from government-backed money to decentralized digital currencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others introduces new ... Read More

The Growing Need for Cybersecurity Awareness Training (SAT) In today’s rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, organizations are increasingly recognizing the critical importance of Cyber Security Awareness Training (SAT) as a fundamental defense strategy. Regulatory changes like NIS2 and DORA further emphasize this need for robust cybersecurity initiatives. However, despite this ... Read More

Learn How a Good Deal for Your Employees May Become a Bad Ordeal for Your Organization Your employees may not be shopping while they work, but they are turning to online retail for their holiday shopping. This year more than ever before, people are counting on online deals to make ... Read More

Between May 2023 and May 2024, phishing attacks that target government agencies surged by 360%, with vendor email compromise attacks that mimic trusted third parties more than doubling. In addition, 69% of local government organizations report that they were hit by ransomware in 2023, for which phishing attacks are the ... Read More

Lock up your patient names, prescriptions, and biometric data — according to the IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023, the cost of a single healthcare breach in the United States is now close to $11M, increasing by over 53% over the past three years. Close to a quarter ... Read More

Close to half of businesses say their employees wouldn’t know what to do if they received a phishing email. According to a US government-backed study, one of the main reasons for this problem is “waning engagement and growing indifference” towards cyber security training. While organizations continue to throw money at ... Read More

Olympic fever is well underway, with the Olympic Games taking place in Paris during July and August this year. During the Tokyo Olympics 2020, the spectacle drew more than 3 billion viewers, and 2024 is set to attract even more interest. However, the Tokyo Olympics also saw cybersecurity teams facing ... Read More

Embark on a journey with me through my morning routine, where using an electric toothbrush uncovered profound insights into the world of cyber security awareness training. As daylight gently fills the room, I encounter my dependable toothbrush – a seemingly ordinary device with an extraordinary twist. This toothbrush, a modern ... Read More