VANCOUVER, British Columbia – May 8, 2025 – Integrated Cyber Solutions, Inc. (CSE: ICS) (FSE: Y4G) (OTCQB: IGCRF), a leader in human-centered cybersecurity services, today issued a call for urgent improvements to password protocols across organizations in the Middle East, India, and North America. The Company also announced the release of its enhanced training modules designed to combat poor password hygiene—one of the most persistent and preventable security flaws in today's threat landscape.

Despite years of warnings, weak and reused passwords remain a frontline vulnerability for enterprises. Research shows that even in critical industries, simple combinations like "123456" or default credentials are still in use—making it easier than ever for cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access.

"Passwords like '123456' are still being used—and still getting cracked," said Alan Guibord, CEO of Integrated Cyber Solutions. "The solution is simple: empower people with tools and knowledge to secure their accounts. But what's even more compelling is the scale of this challenge. Every organization is vulnerable because of human behavior regardless of size or sector. That creates a massive, global market opportunity for Integrated Cyber. We're delivering the necessary training and aggressively expanding into regions like the Middle East and India, where the demand for people-first cybersecurity is surging. These moves fuel our growth strategy and reinforce our leadership role in behavioral cyber risk management."

Recent industry reports estimate that password-related breaches continue to account for a significant share of cyber incidents. Credential spills and poor authentication practices expose sensitive data and provide an easy gateway for ransomware, espionage, and financial fraud. A study on threats in the Middle East and Saudi Arabia highlights that even high-profile data breaches often begin with compromised credentials or missing multi-factor authentication (MFA) protections.

Integrated Cyber's new password security training emphasizes:

• The use of password managers to generate and store strong, unique passwords

• Mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all privileged accounts

• Adaptive learning programs that teach employees how to recognize and eliminate risky password behaviors

This initiative is part of Integrated Cyber's broader Human Firewall platform, which combines behavioral analytics, AI-driven personalization, and real-world simulations to reduce human error across every level of the organization.

Expanding this training into high-risk regions like the Middle East and India reflects a growing demand for people-first cybersecurity strategies. As highlighted in recent threat assessments, nations such as Saudi Arabia—facing over 22 million cyberattacks annually—are especially vulnerable to credential-based intrusions that could be prevented through better employee awareness and enforcement of strong password policies.

"Improving password behavior is one of the most cost-effective defenses against cyber breaches," added Guibord. "It's time organizations take responsibility and implement policies that truly protect their people—and their data."