Cyberattacks are now the top concern of leading CEOs, overtaking fears over geopolitical turmoil or inflation, the Wall Street Journal reports. A survey by the Conference Board and the Business Council found that 65% of CEOs at blue-chip companies cited cyberattacks as their top worry in the second quarter of 2026, an increase from 56% in Q1 2026.
We’re proud to share that KnowBe4 has once again been recognized as a leader in cybersecurity, receiving six 2026 TrustRadius Top Rated Awards across our platform.
Spam and phishing are often used interchangeably in email security, but they serve distinct purposes and carry varying levels of risk. Understanding the difference between spam vs. phishing helps organizations better recognize threats and respond appropriately.
Businesses increasingly identify cyber risk as a core operational concern. Yet many cyber incidents still stem from basic, preventable vulnerabilities such as susceptibility to phishing, weak passwords, unpatched software and misconfigured systems. Insurers can play an important role in helping to raise firms’ cybersecurity hygiene and enhancing overall cyber resilience. However, cyber insurance penetration in certain market segments and regions remains low. Estimates suggest only around 10% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) globally have cyber insurance, and in some countries it could be much lower, especially among the very smallest firms.
As Japan navigates the mid-point of the decade, its cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and the rapid proliferation of agentic AI, the nation is shifting its focus from purely technical defenses to a broader strategy of “Cognitive Security” and national resilience. The emergence of a hybrid workforce – where human employees work alongside autonomous AI agents – has redefined the traditional enterprise perimeter. From Japan’s Cybersecurity Strategy to the official launch of their AI Cybersecurity Task Force, the country is facing exponential threats online, and has initiated a series of national strategies to address the dangers originating from AI-powered attacks.
Threat actors are increasingly using AI-enabled social engineering to get around technical security measures, according to a new report from Visa. Social engineering attacks were behind the largest number of losses in the second half of last year.
John N Just, Ed.D. – Chief Learning Officer
If there are two topics that have gone from “nice to have” to business critical faster than almost anything else, they are sustainability and artificial intelligence. This month’s Compliance Plus updates are built to meet that moment, with new content covering EU AI Act compliance, ESG risk recognition, and responsible AI use in the workplace, all delivered in formats designed to keep learners engaged. We have also added targeted modules for global teams, including Germany’s BFSG accessibility requirements, India’s POSH Act, and new Japanese-language content.
