CSOONLINE.com - Career/Staffing http://www.csoonline.com/ en_us (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:57:42 GMT 2009-11-21T11:57:42Z en_us (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Survey: Security Certifications Hot Among IT Pros http://www.csoonline.com/article/506826/Survey_Security_Certifications_Hot_Among_IT_Pros?source=rss_career_staffing CompTIA finds IT pros value and seek new security-related certifications above all other areas. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/506826/Survey_Security_Certifications_Hot_Among_IT_Pros?source=rss_career_staffing 2009-11-05T05:00:00Z 7 Ways to Stay Happy in a Miserable Profession http://www.csoonline.com/article/506576/7_Ways_to_Stay_Happy_in_a_Miserable_Profession?source=rss_career_staffing Okay, maybe it's not fair to call IT security 'miserable', but the lack of praise and abundance of blame certainly creates plenty of cynics and grouches. Security Incite's Mike Rothman offers seven keys to fight the good fight and still be happy. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/506576/7_Ways_to_Stay_Happy_in_a_Miserable_Profession?source=rss_career_staffing 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z Survey Says More Companies Hiring CSOs, Holding Steady on Spending http://www.csoonline.com/article/505874/Survey_Says_More_Companies_Hiring_CSOs_Holding_Steady_on_Spending?source=rss_career_staffing Seventh Annual Global Information Security Survey: In a sign that companies may finally be getting that security is important, more say they have hired a CSO to take charge of their defenses. (Last of a four-part series) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/505874/Survey_Says_More_Companies_Hiring_CSOs_Holding_Steady_on_Spending?source=rss_career_staffing 2009-10-29T04:00:00Z IT Security Outsourcing in Decline; Companies Do More In-house http://www.csoonline.com/article/505872/IT_Security_Outsourcing_in_Decline_Companies_Do_More_In_house?source=rss_career_staffing Seventh Annual Global Information Security Survey: Companies that once outsourced many IT security controls have opted to do more in-house. A look at what caused the shift. (Third in a four-part series) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/505872/IT_Security_Outsourcing_in_Decline_Companies_Do_More_In_house?source=rss_career_staffing 2009-10-28T04:00:00Z Undercover: A Painful Lack of Security Jobs http://www.csoonline.com/article/504903/Undercover_A_Painful_Lack_of_Security_Jobs?source=rss_career_staffing An IT security pro's personal tale of a long and bloody job hunt and what it says about the industry's current state of affairs. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://www.csoonline.com/article/504903/Undercover_A_Painful_Lack_of_Security_Jobs?source=rss_career_staffing 2009-10-14T04:00:00Z 2009 Women of Influence Award Winners Named http://www.csoonline.com/article/503872/2009_Women_of_Influence_Award_Winners_Named?source=rss_career_staffing The Women of Influence awards honor accomplished, inspirational women in information security, risk management and privacy. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/503872/2009_Women_of_Influence_Award_Winners_Named?source=rss_career_staffing 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z A Day In The Life of Two IT Security Curmudgeons http://www.csoonline.com/article/503820/A_Day_In_The_Life_of_Two_IT_Security_Curmudgeons?source=rss_career_staffing Two IT security guys survive a routine day the way many of us do -- by observing their daily challenges in words one might find career-limiting. Here they speak frankly -- and anonymously -- in diary entries of 140 characters or less. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://www.csoonline.com/article/503820/A_Day_In_The_Life_of_Two_IT_Security_Curmudgeons?source=rss_career_staffing 2009-10-01T04:00:00Z Sample Termination Checklist http://www.csoonline.com/article/501418/Sample_Termination_Checklist?source=rss_career_staffing This sample employee termination checklist comes from Time Giles book "How to Develop and Implement a Security Master Plan" Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/501418/Sample_Termination_Checklist?source=rss_career_staffing 2009-09-04T04:00:00Z How to Succeed in a Two-Faced IT Security Job Market http://www.csoonline.com/article/501117/How_to_Succeed_in_a_Two_Faced_IT_Security_Job_Market?source=rss_career_staffing More companies are hiring CSOs and moving security tasks in-house. But that doesn't always mean more jobs (article and 3 audio clips). Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/501117/How_to_Succeed_in_a_Two_Faced_IT_Security_Job_Market?source=rss_career_staffing 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z Surviving Layoffs: Five Career Lessons from the Security Trenches http://www.csoonline.com/article/497227/Surviving_Layoffs_Five_Career_Lessons_from_the_Security_Trenches?source=rss_career_staffing Company politics, stonewalling, layoffs -- sometimes it's part and parcel of the security job. Here are one CISO's takeaways. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Anonymous http://www.csoonline.com/article/497227/Surviving_Layoffs_Five_Career_Lessons_from_the_Security_Trenches?source=rss_career_staffing 2009-07-14T04:00:00Z Job Seekers: Get Ready for the 'Character' Interview http://www.csoonline.com/article/496195/Job_Seekers_Get_Ready_for_the_Character_Interview?source=rss_career_staffing Employers are looking hard at a candidate's character to break ties among equally qualified candidates. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/496195/Job_Seekers_Get_Ready_for_the_Character_Interview?source=rss_career_staffing 2009-06-29T04:00:00Z Report: IT Security Certifications Required by More Employers http://www.csoonline.com/article/491175/Report_IT_Security_Certifications_Required_by_More_Employers?source=rss_career_staffing New research from the Computing Technology Industry Association finds more organizations want IT security professionals to have professional certifications. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/491175/Report_IT_Security_Certifications_Required_by_More_Employers?source=rss_career_staffing 2009-04-29T04:00:00Z 10 Dos and Don'ts for Security Job Interviews http://www.csoonline.com/article/490926/10_Dos_and_Don_ts_for_Security_Job_Interviews?source=rss_career_staffing The tight job market makes the interview more high stakes than ever when applying for security positions. We asked some seasoned security recruiters for tips on how to stand out from the pack. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/490926/10_Dos_and_Don_ts_for_Security_Job_Interviews?source=rss_career_staffing 2009-04-28T04:00:00Z The Security Certification Directory http://www.csoonline.com/article/485071/The_Security_Certification_Directory?source=rss_career_staffing Brief descriptions and links to professional certifications in information security, physical security, audit, investigations, business continuity and more. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/485071/The_Security_Certification_Directory?source=rss_career_staffing 2009-03-17T04:00:00Z 4 Steps to the Security Industry's Economic Survival http://www.csoonline.com/article/484770/4_Steps_to_the_Security_Industry_s_Economic_Survival?source=rss_career_staffing We all know the economy is in bad shape. At SOURCE Boston 2009, Martin Roesch and other security industry heavyweights offered these tips for surviving the bad times and preparing to thrive when skies brighten. Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/484770/4_Steps_to_the_Security_Industry_s_Economic_Survival?source=rss_career_staffing 2009-03-15T04:00:00Z