Micro-Credentials stories - Page 3
While major achievements in education or training are recognised by certifications, diplomas or degrees,
smaller incremental recognition is provided through Micro-Credentials. Often delivered in the form of
badges or tokens which serve to inform others of progress, while incentivising the user to keep
progressing through their learning towards an eventual ‘macro’ objective.
New Tech Start programme helps SA women enter space industry
Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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Tech Start will provide the connections and pathways to help women pursue a career in the growing space and defence industry.
CredShare announces successful capital raising and next-gen RegTech
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Australian start-up CredShare has announced it's raised a further circa $2.7 million while unveiling the next evolution of its credentials platform.
Aussie startup CredShare hits $14m in funding, prepares to launch
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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risk & compliance
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capital
Australian startup CredShare secures $2.7m funding for its credentials platform revolutionizing compliance landscape.
What should be Australia’s public sector response to strengthening online security?
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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government
Government employees and contractors are prime targets for cyber-attacks because of the information they have access to.
How credentials became an attacker’s easiest target
Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
Even with education and phishing tests, users continue to hand over legitimate logins to attackers, who in turn exploit them with a high degree of success.
Lack of security controls continues to put organisations at risk
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Organisations still operate with limited visibility of user activity associated with web applications, despite the risk of insider threats and credential theft.
A surge in digital identities creating critical obstacles for businesses
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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Survey reveals surge in digital identities globally, with a doubling of managed identities in 2021, says One Identity.
Countering the rise of credential-based attacks
Tue, 12th Oct 2021
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cybersafety
By implementing behavioural analytics and smart password practices, security teams can thwart credential-based attacks across the organisation.
Attivo Networks launches credential-cloaking tool to deter data thieves
Thu, 9th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
The tool is part of Attivo’s Endpoint Detection Net suite, and is aimed at enabling organisations to hide credentials from would-be attackers and their tools.
Microsoft partners with AustCyber to launch cybersecurity traineeship program
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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cybersecurity
Microsoft partners with AustCyber to launch a cybersecurity traineeship program, aiming to support 200 participants into a cyber career.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Turnitin?
Thu, 18th Mar 2021
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academic credentials
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micro-credentials
Turnitin's APAC office has achieved significant revenue growth since its establishment in 2016, says VP James Thorley.
AIIA launches new skills hub to boost Aussie ICT industry
Fri, 29th Jan 2021
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tertiary education
The hub was created as a digital skills platform to connect ICT training needs of industry and employees with VET, tertiary and industry digital courses.
Thousands of stolen credentials end up on the internet by careless phishing scammers
Wed, 27th Jan 2021
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email security
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Large-scale phishing campaign exposed stolen credentials to the public, Check Point Research and Otorio researchers find.
How a vantage point sees threats before they impact
Wed, 25th Nov 2020
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cybersecurity
80% of data breaches involve compromised passwords, according to Verizon. Organisations must prioritize security measures. #CyberSecurity.
Thycotic rolls out SCIM Connector for expanded user access integration
Thu, 16th Jul 2020
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pam
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cybersecurity
Thycotic announces general availability of SCIM Connector 2.0, allowing expanded integrations between identity providers and Secret Server.
Remote workers need to up their game to keep organisations secure
Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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hybrid & remote work
Remote workers' habits are jeopardising corporate security, says CyberArk study; password reuse and insecure BYOD devices are key culprits.
Hyland wields blockchain power for credential verification
Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
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webinar
Blockchain goes beyond crypto, enabling secure, lifelong digital credential ownership and instant verification.
Hyland snaps up blockchain credentialing firm Learning Machine
Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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hyland
Hyland expands document authentication capabilities with acquisition of blockchain innovator Learning Machine.
Victoria University to launch digital services micro course
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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government
Victoria University has teamed up with the Department of Internal Affairs to launch a digital accessibility micro-credential, starting 17 February 2020.
Monash University to launch centre for blockchain research
Wed, 27th Nov 2019
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fintech
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blockchain
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From fintech to supply chain management, the MBTC will develop secure foundations for this technology, and demonstrate its usability and practical outcomes.