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8 top cloud security certifications
Cloud security skills are in high demand. These certs will help you demonstrate your cloud security know-how.
CDPSE certification: Requirements, exam, and cost
The Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) certification is new on the scene, but the privacy-focused cert is already in increasing demand.
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Exam, cost, and requirements
Get answers to your burning questions about this cloud security certification and whether it's the right cert for you.
7 key data points on the cybersecurity skills shortage
The global cybersecurity skills shortage is as bad as it has ever been, and most organizations are feeling the pinch, new research finds. But cybersecurity professionals have many recommendations for addressing this situation.
CompTIA Security+: Prerequisites, objectives, and cost
Learn how CompTIA Security+ certification will impact your job and salary and how to decide if this cert is right for you.
The state of security hiring: Jobs, skills, and salaries
We look at the trends in cybersecurity hiring today, including the most in-demand jobs and skills and the hottest markets—and what it will take to attract and retain top talent.
CIO Think Tank: Reinventing IT
As companies accelerate out of pandemic disruption, how can IT meet increasing demands — and reap unprecedented benefits? In a series of virtual roundtables, dozens of IT leaders offered key insights about the road ahead.
Tailor security training to developers to tackle software supply chain risks
Software developers need specialized security awareness training to help them spot supply chain risk and avoid being victimized by attackers.
5 ways to grow the cybersecurity workforce in 2021
The cybersecurity workforce shortage and related skills gap stubbornly persists. Risks will continue to grow in 2021, so it’s vital that organization take action to grow their cybersecurity workforce. Here's five ways to attract...
Diversity in security: How 3 organizations are making a difference—one relationship at a time
Taking a purposeful approach to diversity, security leaders bring programs, personal stories, and intentionality to changing the persistent low levels of Blacks and minorities in their profession.
Supply chain attacks show why you should be wary of third-party providers
The weak link in your enterprise security might lie with partners and suppliers. Here’s how to understand and mitigate that risk.
How decision-making psychology can improve incident response
Challenging biases and engaging in regular drills can keep your incident response team sharper than once-a-year wargames.
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How to prepare for an effective phishing attack simulation
Here's what users need to know about phishing attacks before you send out a test email.
Top 10 in-demand cybersecurity skills for 2021
The list of needed security skills is long and growing. Here's what experts say is driving the demand.
Taking aim at the cybersecurity skills shortage: 5 approaches to closing the gap
Programs have emerged to draw professionals into the field and prepare them for jobs, but their task is daunting.
Stretched and stressed: Best practices for protecting security workers' mental health
Security work is stressful under the best of circumstances, but remote work presents its own challenges. Here's how savvy security leaders can best support their teams today — wherever they're working.
5 persistent challenges security pros face
Highlights from the fourth annual “Life and Times of Cybersecurity Professionals” report
