David Weldon
David Weldon is a freelance writer in the Boston area who specializes in topics related to information technology, finance, education, healthcare, and workforce and workplace issues. Contact him at DWeldon646@comcast.net
Cybersecurity salaries: What 8 top security jobs pay
IT security is of major concern to all organizations, and they're willing to pay to get top talent. Are you being paid what you are worth? Take a minute to check.
4 ways COVID-19 has changed security hiring forever
One year in, the COVID-19 pandemic has had significant, and likely permanent, impacts on information security hiring. Here are the changes that experts say are here to stay.
Skills and traits of a business-savvy CISO
CISOs looking to advance their careers or land a plum job must prove they are really on top of their game. Here's what recruiters say sets business-savvy CISOs apart.
Hottest new cybersecurity products at RSA Conference 2020
The annual RSA Conference is a key venue for companies to showcase their new cybersecurity products. Here are some of the more interesting tools to check out.
Top 5 US states for cybersecurity jobs
These states boast high average salaries and plenty of job opportunities, but that's not all that sets them apart.
Third party risk management: A getting started guide
Your vendor partners may be your organization's weakest link. Without a strong third party risk management program in place, how would you know?
CSOs set to make the big bucks in 2017
Last year was a record one for cyberattacks, and that is keeping the demand for IT security pros at an all-time high. So what should these in-demand pros be earning? Four recent salary studies offer insights on what you can expect to...
5 things that top CSO candidates need on a resume
If all the recent IT hiring surveys are to be believed, chief security officers can expect a pretty sweet year in 2016. Job demand is up. Salaries are way up. And neither trend is expected to slow anytime soon. Yes, good CSOs can...
Rip and replace can create security issues
When IT leaders think about “rip and replace” efforts, the first thoughts that probably come to mind are about the potentially huge cost and the inevitable disruption to the business. But these massive system replacement efforts also...
CSO salaries expected to sky rocket
Recent report says CSO salaries could reach a quarter of a million dollars.
Are your biggest security threats on the inside?
Ask most computer pros to talk about IT security, and you’ll likely hear about all sorts of external threats, like malware, hackers, spyware, DOS attacks and the like. But what if the bigger – and more costly – threat comes from...