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Micro-Credentials stories

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.
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Skillsoft pairs with edX to link academic & job skills

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Skillsoft and edX team up to plug university-led courses into Percipio, tying academic learning to workforce skills shaped by AI.
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Skillsoft links edX courses to corporate AI skills

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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Skillsoft links edX's university courses to its AI-focused learning platform, tying academic credentials more tightly to corporate skills needs.
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Siemens wins ABET nod for digital industry microcredential pilot

Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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Siemens' Expedite - Skills for Industry microcredential has earned ABET recognition, setting a new standard in digital industry workforce development.
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Siemens launches microcredential to bridge skills gap in engineering

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Siemens launches 'Expedite - Skills for Industry', an online microcredential to equip engineering students with practical skills and boost employability.
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Siemens gains ABET recognition for circular economy credential

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Siemens Digital Industries Software's 'Design for the Circular Economy' microcredential gains ABET recognition, marking a first for industry credentials under new standards.
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Enzoic launches global partner program to combat cyber threats

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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Enzoic has launched a global partner programme designed to help businesses tackle rising cyber threats, including compromised credentials and payment card fraud.
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Beyond Identity unveils Secure Access Platform for better security

Wed, 22nd May 2024
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In response to rising credential attacks, Beyond Identity launches its Secure Access Platform, offering passwordless, phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication.
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Versent named APJ Partner of the Year by Ping Identity

Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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Versent recognised by Ping Identity as APJ Partner of the Year 2023, in tribute to its dedication to enhancing digital experiences and addressing complex business challenges.
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Sophos 2024 report reveals top cybersecurity threats to SMBs

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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Sophos' 2024 Threat Report unveils that half of all malware targeting SMBs consists of keyloggers, spyware, and stealers, with data theft featuring in over 90% of attacks in 2023.
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Ping Identity leads in 2024 KuppingerCole Identity Fabrics report

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Ping Identity, lauded for its seamless digital experiences, earns 'Overall Leader' status in the 2024 KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for Identity Fabrics, and leads in Innovation, Product, and Market categories.
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Tidal Cyber maps out 2024's election cyber threats worldwide

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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Tidal Cyber unveils a study revealing high-risk countries and top offenders for election cyber interference threats in 2024, spotlighting the methods used and potential defences.
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Google Cloud's 2024 report highlights key cyber threats & defences

Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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Google Cloud's 2024 Threat Horizons Report identifies credential misuse, cryptomining, ransomware, and data theft as the key cloud-related threats, citing the need for stringent defensive strategies.
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Okta set to acquire Spera Security in enhancement of identity threat detection

Sat, 30th Dec 2023
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Identity security giant, Okta, gears up to acquire 2022-born Spera Security, set to boost its identity threat detection capabilities and enrich its customer base with advanced technology.
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Enzoic predicts cybersecurity trends & threats for 2024

Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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Enzoic CTO, Mike Wilson, forecasts key 2024 cybersecurity trends, underscoring API attacks and automation needs.
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Hyland unveils major enhancements to its product suite

Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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Hyland unveils 40+ upgrades to its OnBase platform, aiming to revolutionize custom business application development.
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Delinea introduces MFA enforcement in its Secret Server offering

Thu, 28th Sep 2023
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Delinea Secret Server introduces MFA enforcement at depth to meet increasingly stringent cyber insurance requirements.
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Keeper Security introduces major password manager update for iOS

Wed, 13th Sep 2023
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The updates include performance boosts for large vaults, advanced search, accessibility and workflow improvements for iOS users.
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Exclusive: LastPass Partner Program is empowering customers

Fri, 8th Sep 2023
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LastPass is taking the lead in being a channel-centric organisation through the launch of the LastPass Allegiance Partner Program.
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In-house intelligence teams not fit-for-purpose – report

Tue, 11th Jul 2023
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Most in-house intelligence teams lack the in-country experience and access to quality intelligence necessary for avoiding costly and embarrassing mistakes.
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Malicious HTML attachments a popular cyber threat: Barracuda

Fri, 5th May 2023
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Barracuda Networks has highlighted how cybercriminals leverage HTML as an attack technique in phishing, credential theft, and malware delivery.