And 275 million students just paid the price When ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the Canvas breach, they said they had taken 3.65 terabytes of data. Names. Email addresses. Student IDs....
CYPHER blogs
The latest CYPHER news as well as our knowledge-packed blogs for educators and L&D professionals!
News
CYPHER Learning boosts the power of personal learning agents
CYPHER Agent for learners is now context-aware. June 2026 — Plano, TX — Building on the momentum of CYPHER Agent and its commitment to delivering the most powerful, personalized training agent on the...
Announcing Practice and Assess: a new way to build and measure mastery in CYPHER
We’re excited to introduce Practice and Assess, two powerful new CYPHER Agent capabilities that add to our existing, and industry-first, CYPHER Agent: Learn. While Learn empowers users to generate...
Exciting product update: get ready for the new CYPHER Content builder!
We are thrilled to announce a major update to our course-building experience. Based on learning best practices and in response to popular demand, we are launching an enhanced Content builder designed...
Business
How to scale a training business without scaling headcount
Growth is exciting for any training business. More learners, more customers, and more programs usually signal success. But growth also creates pressure. As training businesses expand, operational...
The shift from one-time course sales to lifetime learning relationships
For years, many training businesses operated on a simple model: create a course, sell access, and move on to the next customer. That model is becoming harder to sustain. Today’s learners expect...
4 Ways successful training businesses sell outcomes, not content
The online training market is crowded with courses, certifications, and subscription libraries. Learners have more content available than ever before. Yet many training businesses still struggle with...
From courses to credentials: the new economics of professional certification
Professional certification is changing. For years, certification programs were built around a familiar model: complete a course, pass an assessment, earn a certificate. Success was measured by...
K-20
Top Moodle LMS alternatives for educational institutions
Moodle is a popular learning management system (LMS) known for its flexible, customizable interface. In particular, Moodle can be a great fit for K-12 settings, higher education, vocational training,...
How Web3 is transforming the future of education and online learning
In 2024, technology continues to evolve rapidly, introducing us to new terms like blockchain, cryptocurrency, and the metaverse. Alongside these emerging technologies, many are already integrating...
12 Best financial literacy games for learners in 2024
Financial literacy is an essential skill in today's fast-paced world. Even so, teaching financial concepts (and keeping up with a tumultuous market) can seem daunting. Schools and other learning and...
Blended learning: Cementing its place as the new educational standard
In the wake of recent global challenges and technological progress, the education sector has witnessed a seismic shift in how learning is delivered and experienced. Blended learning, characterized by...