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How training and recognition can reduce cybersecurity stress and burnout
Cybersecurity professionals suffering from stress and burnout can be less productive, more prone to mistakes, and increasingly likely to quit. With the right training and recognition, CISOs can reduce stress and burnout in their teams....
6 reasons why your anti-phishing strategy isn’t working
Phishing is such a successful scam that appears to be here to stay — and only get more effective. From over-reliance on technology to confusing and counterproductive training, here are six reasons why your anti-phishing strategy might...
Will your incident response team fight or freeze when a cyberattack hits?
CISOs train their teams to fight hackers but often overlook the human tendency to freeze up during a crisis. Planning for the psychology of incident response can help prevent a team from seizing up at the wrong moment.
Women in cybersecurity form non-profit organization The Forte Group
The group aims to create a safe space for women in cybersecurity to discuss everything from pay to best practices in ransomware.
How the US DHS develops hard-to-find cybersecurity skills
The Department of Homeland Security's Amanda Conley tells how she finds and uplevels specialized and expensive cybersecurity talent on a government budget.
CREST partners with Immersive Labs, Hack The Box to enhance cybersecurity skills development
Cybersecurity accreditation and certification body announces two new skills development-focused partnerships as cybersecurity skills challenges continue to impact organizations.
MassMutual’s Ariel Weintraub on bringing more intelligence to security
For the insurance company CISO, a do-it-yourself approach to security analytics and SOC staffing, pays off in increased agility and quicker responses to threats.
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Helping Australian school kids and teachers learn cybersecurity
Grok Academy’s CyberSteps program has helped train 170,000 Australian students already.
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TIAA boosts cybersecurity talent strategy with university partnership
CISO Tim Byrd teams up with New York University Tandon School of Engineering to create a new educational pathway for TIAA employees.
8 top ethical hacking certifications employers value
If you're looking for a job as a penetration tester, these certs will help you demonstrate your hacking skills and your commitment to the field.
Security priorities for 2022: Advancement, not revolution
Security leaders say their priorities reflect security needs due to recent shifts in their organization’s IT and business environments, a changing threat landscape, and emerging risks.
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6 security analyst certifications to advance your career
Whether you're just starting out in your security career or you're on your way to the top, these certs can give you a leg up.
(ISC)2 pilots new entry-level cybersecurity certification to tackle workforce shortages
New certification aims to validate knowledge of foundational cybersecurity concepts and best practices to address skills gap. Is another cybersecurity qualification the answer?
CRISC certification: Your ticket to the C-suite?
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) is a certification that focuses on enterprise IT risk management. Learn about the exam, prerequisites, study guides, and potential salary.
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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.