Happy Safer Internet Day to all those who celebrate (which should be us all, everyday)!
Safer Internet Day, a European Union initiative, launched on 5th February 2004, aiming to promote safer and more responsible online behaviour, particularly among young people. Since 2004, the awareness day has grown to be celebrated in over 100 countries. The day raises awareness of online risks like cyberbullying, harassment, and exposure to harmful content, offering a chance for everyone to learn about the latest online safety tools and strategies for children.
Our Gurus asked experts from across the industry to provide comment on the threats facing both consumers and organisations, as well as what people can do to protect themselves online.
Darren Guccione, CEO and Co-Founder at Keeper Security:
“As cyber threats become more frequent and sophisticated, proactive security measures are essential to staying ahead of attackers. Safer Internet Day is a crucial reminder for organisations to implement a layered security strategy that includes Privileged Access Management (PAM), advanced threat detection and flexible, secure authentication methods.
“According to recent research, 80% of organisations are already using or planning to adopt passkeys – reflecting a growing shift toward passwordless authentication. Passkeys and other passwordless solutions enhance security by reducing reliance on traditional passwords, which remain prime targets for phishing and credential-based attacks. In fact, 67% of IT leaders report that their companies struggle to combat phishing, highlighting the need for stronger authentication measures. As passkey adoption accelerates, organisations must deploy PAM solutions capabl ..
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