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Breaking Down Language Barriers across Communications
Joao Garcia, Head of DevelopmentAddressing such challenges is Interprefy. The company offers a leading remote simultaneous interpreting platform built to deliver interpreting services remotely to virtual, hybrid, or on-site meetings and events. Interprefy’s cloud-based interpreting platform enables interpreters to work anywhere globally and allows participants to listen to simultaneous interpretation in their language. While eliminating the need to hire and deploy specialized hardware, interpreting booths, and interpreters, the platform allows greater flexibility and reduces costs without compromising the quality of interpreting. “Our mission to break down language barriers is accomplished by the Interprefy platform that allows interpreters to connect, operate and deliver remotely,” says Andrey Schukin, CTO of Interprefy.
The platform offers clients the flexibility to use their existing logins from their active directory to connect to meetings. In addition, the Interprefy platform allows data encryption of real-time streaming to enhance security. All the audio and video streams are encrypted using 256-bit encryption, while two-factor authentication via SMS or email governs access to the tool. Interprefy is working on getting an ISO 27001 certification to credibilize the platform’s information security management capabilities.
We work with language service providers all across the world to ensure we find the right interpreting services for your event with your subject area
Through its channel host management feature, Interprefy allows the control of interpreter interfaces and enables remote participants to choose languages, channels, and microphone controls. In case the user chooses the wrong channel, the platform offers the flexibility to override user choice or allow the host to remotely switch between the channels. Catering to events of all shapes and sizes, Interprefy offers a multitude of solutions to access interpreting on Interprefy's Connect Pro web conferencing platform, integrate into third-party platforms and to connect on-site AV equipment to the platforms. Participants can use either browser access or an app on their smartphones or even traditional radio headsets to listen to the language of their choice. Moreover, the Interprefy platform also allows live captioning and searchable recordings in multiple languages. In effect, the platform allows to seamlessly manage multilingual meetings with thousands of participants worldwide.
Joao Garcia, Head of Development at Interprefy, elaborates, "We work with language service providers all across the world to ensure we find the right interpreting services for your event with your subject area. There is no limit to the number of participants or number of languages provided." To this end, the company has strategically built a worldwide Interprefy Partner Network.
Garcia narrates an instance where an international organization approached Interprefy to connect two different active directory systems—one for their internal employees and the other for their external guests. The purpose was to run large assemblies of around 500 participants, all connected remotely through the Interprefy platform. There were people from around 150 participating countries, and each had one representative. The client could leverage Interprefy’s platform and successfully facilitate communication connections as needed, making it incredibly easy for the client to host an online event for more than 250 people in 6 languages. All the data in transit was encrypted.
Being one of the few online communication platforms that allow multilingual meetings gives Interprefy a competitive advantage over conferencing solutions in the market. Having carved their niche as a leading software for remote interpretation and multilingual meetings, Interprefy plans to grow its customer base by providing a better client experience that centers on democratizing multilingual meetings for everyone across the globe.
Company
Interprefy
Management
Joao Garcia, Head of Development and Andrey Schukin, CTO
Description
The company offers a leading remote simultaneous interpreting platform that is built to deliver interpreting services remotely to virtual, hybrid, or on-site meetings and events.While eliminating the need to hire and deploy specialized hardware, interpreting booths, and interpreters, the platform allows greater flexibility and reduces costs without compromising the quality of interpreting.Being one of the few online communication platforms that allow multilingual meetings gives Interprefy a competitive advantage over conferencing solutions in the market.Having carved their niche as a leading software for remote interpretation and multilingual meetings, Interprefy plans to grow its customer base by providing a better client experience that centers on democratizing multilingual meetings for everyone across the globe
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Study: US, UK, and Saudi Arabia lead in commitment to cybersecurity
IDX Privacy Wins at Fortress Cyber Awards
The first all-in-one consumer privacy software receives prominent recognition in Software and Applications Category
PORTLAND, Ore. IDX, the leading privacy platform and data breach services provider, announced their flagship product, IDX Privacy, has been named a winner in the software and applications category of the 2021 Fortress Cyber Awards. This all-in-one privacy protection software was first launched in October 2020 and expanded to Apple and Google Play stores in December 2020.
2021 Fortress Cyber Security Awards program identifies and rewards the worlds leading companies and products that are working to keep our data and electronic assets safe among a growing threat from hackers. The awards highlight creative thinking, engineering, people and projects that address growing threats to benefit the global community.
We are honored to have IDX Privacy named a winner by the Fortress Cyber Awards. This recognition is a testament to the work and ingenuity that went into the product and our vision for IDX Privacy to empower people to take back control of their digital privacy, said Tom Kelly, president and CEO of IDX. Im excited for this additional accolade validating IDX Privacy this year and look forward to some of the exciting updates IDX has in store for IDX Privacy to continue to meet evolving cyber risks.
We are so proud to name IDX Privacy as a winner in the 2021 Fortress Cyber Security Awards program, said Maria Jimenez, Chief Nominations Officer, Business Intelligence Group. As our society continues to evolve and become more reliant on networks and data, companies like IDX are critical at providing the protection and trust consumers demand.
About IDX:
IDX is the only privacy company built for agility in the digital age. Thousands of organizations trust their privacy platform to empower consumers to take back control of their privacy with their identity and privacy protection products. As the nation's largest provider of data breach response services, IDX is trusted by government and enterprise customers, as well as employee benefits and strategic partners, to protect more than 40 million consumers.
About Business Intelligence Group:
The Business Intelligence Group was founded with the mission of recognizing true talent and superior performance in the business world. Unlike other industry award programs, these programs are judged by business executives having experience and knowledge. The organization's proprietary and unique scoring system selectively measures performance across multiple business domains and rewards those companies whose achievements stand above those of their peers.
PORTLAND, Ore. IDX, the leading privacy platform and data breach services provider, announced their flagship product, IDX Privacy, has been named a winner in the software and applications category of the 2021 Fortress Cyber Awards. This all-in-one privacy protection software was first launched in October 2020 and expanded to Apple and Google Play stores in December 2020.
2021 Fortress Cyber Security Awards program identifies and rewards the worlds leading companies and products that are working to keep our data and electronic assets safe among a growing threat from hackers. The awards highlight creative thinking, engineering, people and projects that address growing threats to benefit the global community.
We are honored to have IDX Privacy named a winner by the Fortress Cyber Awards. This recognition is a testament to the work and ingenuity that went into the product and our vision for IDX Privacy to empower people to take back control of their digital privacy, said Tom Kelly, president and CEO of IDX. Im excited for this additional accolade validating IDX Privacy this year and look forward to some of the exciting updates IDX has in store for IDX Privacy to continue to meet evolving cyber risks.
We are so proud to name IDX Privacy as a winner in the 2021 Fortress Cyber Security Awards program, said Maria Jimenez, Chief Nominations Officer, Business Intelligence Group. As our society continues to evolve and become more reliant on networks and data, companies like IDX are critical at providing the protection and trust consumers demand.
About IDX:
IDX is the only privacy company built for agility in the digital age. Thousands of organizations trust their privacy platform to empower consumers to take back control of their privacy with their identity and privacy protection products. As the nation's largest provider of data breach response services, IDX is trusted by government and enterprise customers, as well as employee benefits and strategic partners, to protect more than 40 million consumers.
About Business Intelligence Group:
The Business Intelligence Group was founded with the mission of recognizing true talent and superior performance in the business world. Unlike other industry award programs, these programs are judged by business executives having experience and knowledge. The organization's proprietary and unique scoring system selectively measures performance across multiple business domains and rewards those companies whose achievements stand above those of their peers.
Interprefy unveils next-generation AI event translator Aivia
ZURICH - Interprefy has today unveiled Interprefy Aivia, the world's first advanced automated speech translation service for online and live events, at Event Tech Live in Las Vegas.
Able to pick up and translate speech in real-time, the artificial intelligence (AI) based real-time translation solution is the first of its kind to be made available to the public, bringing accurate, AI-translated audio and captions to global audiences at the touch of a button.
The solution will be available in 24 languages and regional accents initially, with many more to come in the near future, and is immediately available for in-person audiences as well as for major platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and ON24.
Interprefy's approach to achieving real-time audio translation excellence is unique: "We have spent the last few years developing an AI-benchmarking platform that assesses the best engine for each language combination. By bringing the best AI technology together with our years of experience, thousands of events supported, and our technical expertise, we believe we have produced the most accurate and flexible AI speech translation tool available on the market today," Oddmund Braaten, CEO at Interprefy, said.
Aivia completes Interprefy's world-renowned end-to-end remote simultaneous and sign language interpretation offering by providing a cost-effective AI-powered real-time translation solution for scenarios like webinars, training, town halls, or conferences.
According to Braaten, AI is no substitute for professional interpreters in certain scenarios: "Especially in diplomatic conversations, or regulatory sessions, a skilled linguist will continue to outperform AI, as they are able to read the audience and provide nuanced localisation to accommodate sarcasm, humor, or idioms."
While remote interpretation technology continues to grow the demand for simultaneous interpretation, AI can provide a high-quality solution for market segments where nuance is rare: "Aivia can provide language access where the support from professional interpreters is considered impractical or unaffordable. Simultaneous interpretation is still a premium service today, and AI can help make language access available for a wide range of organisations and events with smaller budgets", Braaten concludes.
Able to pick up and translate speech in real-time, the artificial intelligence (AI) based real-time translation solution is the first of its kind to be made available to the public, bringing accurate, AI-translated audio and captions to global audiences at the touch of a button.
The solution will be available in 24 languages and regional accents initially, with many more to come in the near future, and is immediately available for in-person audiences as well as for major platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and ON24.
Interprefy's approach to achieving real-time audio translation excellence is unique: "We have spent the last few years developing an AI-benchmarking platform that assesses the best engine for each language combination. By bringing the best AI technology together with our years of experience, thousands of events supported, and our technical expertise, we believe we have produced the most accurate and flexible AI speech translation tool available on the market today," Oddmund Braaten, CEO at Interprefy, said.
Aivia completes Interprefy's world-renowned end-to-end remote simultaneous and sign language interpretation offering by providing a cost-effective AI-powered real-time translation solution for scenarios like webinars, training, town halls, or conferences.
According to Braaten, AI is no substitute for professional interpreters in certain scenarios: "Especially in diplomatic conversations, or regulatory sessions, a skilled linguist will continue to outperform AI, as they are able to read the audience and provide nuanced localisation to accommodate sarcasm, humor, or idioms."
While remote interpretation technology continues to grow the demand for simultaneous interpretation, AI can provide a high-quality solution for market segments where nuance is rare: "Aivia can provide language access where the support from professional interpreters is considered impractical or unaffordable. Simultaneous interpretation is still a premium service today, and AI can help make language access available for a wide range of organisations and events with smaller budgets", Braaten concludes.
How finance and insurance leaders can improve global collaboration
Interprefy Are communication barriers hindering the success of your business? If so, you’re not alone. Many international finance corporations are in the same boat. These organisations face the challenge of crucial information being lost in translation, mainly due to the different linguistic backgrounds of their team members.
In fact, research by The Economist found that 90% of senior executives believe that improving cross-border communication can trigger a positive domino effect, potentially increasing revenue, profit, and market shares.
The report also reveals that nearly two-thirds of respondents believe they miss potential business opportunities in foreign markets due to language differences. These communication gaps lead not only to direct financial losses but also cause delays in critical business processes like mergers and acquisitions, creating strained inter-company relationships and additional indirect costs.
But, despite these challenges, most international meetings still default to English, a language spoken by only 17% of the global population — and often not fluently. If your meetings face similar language barriers, it might be time to consider live translation solutions.
For a deeper understanding of how live translation can facilitate seamless collaboration for your organisation, continue reading this article.
Live translation is changing how teams communicate in the finance industry
Live translation solutions facilitate real-time communication across different languages while ensuring that the original message is accurately conveyed. These solutions can either be provided by professional interpreters or by advanced AI systems and they deliver translated content of the spoken word in text or spoken formats, with the right solution offering the ability to translate any language you want.
This flexibility allows for seamless interaction in any language, making it possible to discuss both simple topics and complex financial concepts seamlessly and accurately. When discussing scalable, live translation solutions, we’re talking about the following options:
• Live captions and subtitles
• Remote simultaneous interpretation (RSI) service
• Real-time AI speech translation
Depending on your requirements, you may need one solution or any combination of the three. We explore these options below.
Transformative technologies for global finance and insurance leaders
Live captions and subtitles
Live captions and subtitles use automatic speech recognition technology to enhance accessibility and understanding during events. Live captions transcribe in real-time what speakers are saying, making content accessible to those with hearing loss or who are not native speakers but have some understanding of the language.
Live subtitles, on the other hand, transcribe and translate speech into other languages in real time. Adding live captions and subtitles to your events or meetings can unlock the following benefits:
• Inclusivity and accessibility for all — More than 1.5 billion people worldwide are currently affected by hearing loss in at least one ear. Captions ensure people with hearing loss can fully participate and understand the content being presented.
• Information retention and engagement — Captions and subtitles help all attendees, including those with various learning styles or attention spans, stay focused and retain information more effectively. Over 100 empirical studies document that written speech accompanying a video improves comprehension, attention, and memory of the video content.
• Clarity in noisy environments — In settings where audio quality might be compromised due to background noise, captions and subtitles ensure the message being relayed is still conveyed clearly.
• Cost-effective translation — Live subtitles are an invaluable, cost-effective tool for bridging language gaps. At the same time, captions provide another way for non-native speakers to access and grasp what speakers are saying.
Live captions and subtitles can enhance the effectiveness of your team's communication. For example, if you’re having a global quarterly earnings call, you have peace of mind knowing all participants leave with a clear understanding of the key points and any next steps they may need to take. Axians discovered these benefits first-hand. The information & communication technology company used AI-powered subtitles to increase engagement for their virtual event.
Remote simultaneous interpretation
Remote Simultaneous Interpretation (RSI) makes it easier to host large conferences, branch meetings, or webinars, by enabling real-time translation without the physical presence of interpreters.
Utilising advanced software that works like an interpreting booth on the Cloud, interpreters can follow your meeting, listen, and interpret in real time from anywhere in the world. Their interpretation is then sent to your meeting and event attendees, who can listen directly from the meeting platform where your meeting is taking place or from their mobile phones or traditional radio receivers if they are attending in person.
Benefits of remote simultaneous interpreting for the finance and insurance sectors
• Cost-effectiveness — RSI significantly reduces the costs associated with traditional interpretation, such as travel, accommodation, and equipment rental. Organisations can save up to 75% in interpreter costs and an average saving of 50–60% on technology.
• Enhanced accessibility — With RSI, organisations can reach a global audience without geographical constraints. This feature is crucial for multinational companies that operate in diverse language regions.
• Flexibility and scalability — Our RSI solution can support any language and be integrated into any event set-up, making it ideal for small, medium or large-scale international conferences and meetings.
• High-quality interpretation — Despite being remote, the quality of interpretation is not compromised. We work with language service providers who only work with highly qualified expert interpreters for the language combination and topic at hand.
Additionally, thanks to RSI you can source interpreters from anywhere in the world, ensuring interpretation in any language, of any type of financial content, including meetings, market reports, and analyses in multiple languages, aiding real-time communication and swift decision-making. RSI then removes the constraint of finding interpreters in the location where your meeting is taking place and opens the door to a worldwide pool of talent and language combinations. This is vital in finance and insurance, where precision and clarity in communication are essential.
We recognise the critical role of effective communication across different industries which is why we are committed to helping ensure smooth and barrier-free language interactions at every event.
In-person, online and anywhere in between
Over a decade, Interprefy has been pivotal in assisting thousands of businesses and organisations to overcome language barriers for all event and meeting types, including virtual, hybrid, and in-person events.
For example, during the in-person World Congress of Accountants facilitated by MCI Australia, Interprefy showcased significant cost savings and accessibility improvements by providing remote interpretation services. This approach enabled attendees to access high-quality interpretation without the need for interpreters to be physically present.
Interprefy is also trusted to provide professional remote simultaneous interpretation by clients like the White House. Our language solutions integrate with over 80+ platforms, such as Zoom, Teams, Webex, ON24, and more. Alongside seamless integration, our project management support helps ensure effective communication in any setting.
How Interprefy removed language barriers for 40 world leaders connecting online
On Earth Day 2021, US President Joe Biden hosted a virtual Leaders Summit on Climate with 40 world leaders. The summit discussed how they could come together and tackle the climate crisis and meet the demands of science. The challenge with this virtual event, as you can imagine, was to ensure effective communication and no misinterpretations despite it being a global audience.
Interprefy was selected for its expertise in remote simultaneous Interpreting. The solution needed to integrate seamlessly with Zoom to provide support to audiovisual and interpreting teams. In collaboration with Conference Systems (CSI), we:
• Established a secure infrastructure linking Zoom to our RSI platform
• Injected interpreting audio into Zoom and the broadcasting system
• Trained state departments and private interpreters on how to use efficiently use the technology
Throughout the Summit, Interprefy and CSI ensured smooth multilingual communication, monitored channels, and maintained contact with interpreters. This led to a successful summit with everyone on the same page.
In fact, research by The Economist found that 90% of senior executives believe that improving cross-border communication can trigger a positive domino effect, potentially increasing revenue, profit, and market shares.
The report also reveals that nearly two-thirds of respondents believe they miss potential business opportunities in foreign markets due to language differences. These communication gaps lead not only to direct financial losses but also cause delays in critical business processes like mergers and acquisitions, creating strained inter-company relationships and additional indirect costs.
But, despite these challenges, most international meetings still default to English, a language spoken by only 17% of the global population — and often not fluently. If your meetings face similar language barriers, it might be time to consider live translation solutions.
For a deeper understanding of how live translation can facilitate seamless collaboration for your organisation, continue reading this article.
Live translation is changing how teams communicate in the finance industry
Live translation solutions facilitate real-time communication across different languages while ensuring that the original message is accurately conveyed. These solutions can either be provided by professional interpreters or by advanced AI systems and they deliver translated content of the spoken word in text or spoken formats, with the right solution offering the ability to translate any language you want.
This flexibility allows for seamless interaction in any language, making it possible to discuss both simple topics and complex financial concepts seamlessly and accurately. When discussing scalable, live translation solutions, we’re talking about the following options:
• Live captions and subtitles
• Remote simultaneous interpretation (RSI) service
• Real-time AI speech translation
Depending on your requirements, you may need one solution or any combination of the three. We explore these options below.
Transformative technologies for global finance and insurance leaders
Live captions and subtitles
Live captions and subtitles use automatic speech recognition technology to enhance accessibility and understanding during events. Live captions transcribe in real-time what speakers are saying, making content accessible to those with hearing loss or who are not native speakers but have some understanding of the language.
Live subtitles, on the other hand, transcribe and translate speech into other languages in real time. Adding live captions and subtitles to your events or meetings can unlock the following benefits:
• Inclusivity and accessibility for all — More than 1.5 billion people worldwide are currently affected by hearing loss in at least one ear. Captions ensure people with hearing loss can fully participate and understand the content being presented.
• Information retention and engagement — Captions and subtitles help all attendees, including those with various learning styles or attention spans, stay focused and retain information more effectively. Over 100 empirical studies document that written speech accompanying a video improves comprehension, attention, and memory of the video content.
• Clarity in noisy environments — In settings where audio quality might be compromised due to background noise, captions and subtitles ensure the message being relayed is still conveyed clearly.
• Cost-effective translation — Live subtitles are an invaluable, cost-effective tool for bridging language gaps. At the same time, captions provide another way for non-native speakers to access and grasp what speakers are saying.
Live captions and subtitles can enhance the effectiveness of your team's communication. For example, if you’re having a global quarterly earnings call, you have peace of mind knowing all participants leave with a clear understanding of the key points and any next steps they may need to take. Axians discovered these benefits first-hand. The information & communication technology company used AI-powered subtitles to increase engagement for their virtual event.
Remote simultaneous interpretation
Remote Simultaneous Interpretation (RSI) makes it easier to host large conferences, branch meetings, or webinars, by enabling real-time translation without the physical presence of interpreters.
Utilising advanced software that works like an interpreting booth on the Cloud, interpreters can follow your meeting, listen, and interpret in real time from anywhere in the world. Their interpretation is then sent to your meeting and event attendees, who can listen directly from the meeting platform where your meeting is taking place or from their mobile phones or traditional radio receivers if they are attending in person.
Benefits of remote simultaneous interpreting for the finance and insurance sectors
• Cost-effectiveness — RSI significantly reduces the costs associated with traditional interpretation, such as travel, accommodation, and equipment rental. Organisations can save up to 75% in interpreter costs and an average saving of 50–60% on technology.
• Enhanced accessibility — With RSI, organisations can reach a global audience without geographical constraints. This feature is crucial for multinational companies that operate in diverse language regions.
• Flexibility and scalability — Our RSI solution can support any language and be integrated into any event set-up, making it ideal for small, medium or large-scale international conferences and meetings.
• High-quality interpretation — Despite being remote, the quality of interpretation is not compromised. We work with language service providers who only work with highly qualified expert interpreters for the language combination and topic at hand.
Additionally, thanks to RSI you can source interpreters from anywhere in the world, ensuring interpretation in any language, of any type of financial content, including meetings, market reports, and analyses in multiple languages, aiding real-time communication and swift decision-making. RSI then removes the constraint of finding interpreters in the location where your meeting is taking place and opens the door to a worldwide pool of talent and language combinations. This is vital in finance and insurance, where precision and clarity in communication are essential.
We recognise the critical role of effective communication across different industries which is why we are committed to helping ensure smooth and barrier-free language interactions at every event.
In-person, online and anywhere in between
Over a decade, Interprefy has been pivotal in assisting thousands of businesses and organisations to overcome language barriers for all event and meeting types, including virtual, hybrid, and in-person events.
For example, during the in-person World Congress of Accountants facilitated by MCI Australia, Interprefy showcased significant cost savings and accessibility improvements by providing remote interpretation services. This approach enabled attendees to access high-quality interpretation without the need for interpreters to be physically present.
Interprefy is also trusted to provide professional remote simultaneous interpretation by clients like the White House. Our language solutions integrate with over 80+ platforms, such as Zoom, Teams, Webex, ON24, and more. Alongside seamless integration, our project management support helps ensure effective communication in any setting.
How Interprefy removed language barriers for 40 world leaders connecting online
On Earth Day 2021, US President Joe Biden hosted a virtual Leaders Summit on Climate with 40 world leaders. The summit discussed how they could come together and tackle the climate crisis and meet the demands of science. The challenge with this virtual event, as you can imagine, was to ensure effective communication and no misinterpretations despite it being a global audience.
Interprefy was selected for its expertise in remote simultaneous Interpreting. The solution needed to integrate seamlessly with Zoom to provide support to audiovisual and interpreting teams. In collaboration with Conference Systems (CSI), we:
• Established a secure infrastructure linking Zoom to our RSI platform
• Injected interpreting audio into Zoom and the broadcasting system
• Trained state departments and private interpreters on how to use efficiently use the technology
Throughout the Summit, Interprefy and CSI ensured smooth multilingual communication, monitored channels, and maintained contact with interpreters. This led to a successful summit with everyone on the same page.
According to recent Atlas VPN team findings, the United States, United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia lead in commitment to cybersecurity. However, many countries still lack training and education programs for many professionals.
The United States earned a perfect score of 100, getting all 20 points in each GCI indicator. However, while the US has the most cybersecurity resources, the latest cyberattacks on Americans have shown room for improvement.
The United Kingdom follows behind, scoring 99.54 points in GCI. The score indicates that the UK has to employ more computer incident response teams, enabling a country to respond to incidents at the national level using a centralized contact point and promote quick and systematic action.
Saudi Arabia shares second place, getting the same score of 99.54 as the UK. While being one of the fastest developing countries, Saudi Arabia has placed great importance on cybersecurity.
Estonia takes the fourth slot as they scored 99.48, losing just half a point in the capacity development indicator. Estonia has become one of the heavyweights in cybersecurity with a high-functioning central system for monitoring, reporting, and resolving incidents.
The Republic of Korea, Singapore, and Spain all share fifth place, scoring 98.52 points.
Cybersecurity writer and researcher at Atlas VPN William Sword shares his thoughts on the current cybersecurity landscape:
Beyond co-operating within countries, Global Cybersecurity Index leaders could help less developed countries address cybersecurity challenges. For example, creating a strategy or sharing good cyber practices can help reach more balanced and robust security against cyber threats.
Lack of cybersecurity training
One of the reasons why cyberattacks continue to increase is a lack of cybersecurity education and training.
Just 46% of countries provided specific cybersecurity training for the public sector and government officials. Employees in these fields usually work with a lot of sensitive or confidential information, which is why education on cybersecurity is essential.
Meanwhile, 41% of countries provided cybersecurity training to small and medium enterprises or private companies. Businesses often become targets for hackers as the latter can easily profit off of stolen data or ransomware attacks.
Law enforcement agents received educational cybersecurity programs in 37% of countries.