How Cybersecurity Salaries Fit Experience and Specialization

Not too long ago, there was a one-size-fits-all assumption about cybersecurity jobs. Today, jobs are more specialized — with higher cybersecurity salaries to match.

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How Will 5G Deployment Impact Smart Cities?

There’s no doubt that 5G deployment is going to be a game changer for smart cities. But anything that is going to generate data in ways we’ve not seen before is going to create cybersecurity concerns.

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Hackers Selling Business, Customer Data at Bargain Prices

Every single one of us is for sale on the dark web. We know that—or at least, we should be aware of that risk. But what we may not know is the asking price for our identities. For all the havoc a stolen identity causes, some of that information is alm… Continue reading Hackers Selling Business, Customer Data at Bargain Prices

Spiceworks State of IT Study: Security Spending Up

Technology is transforming everything in the workplace, and with that comes budget increases to pay for all these upgrades. According to Spiceworks’ “State of IT 2020” report, technology spending as a whole is $4 trillion a year, and… Continue reading Spiceworks State of IT Study: Security Spending Up

Media Under Cyberattack: The Real Fake News Threat

The term “fake news” is one that we hear often lately, a phrase uttered when someone doesn’t like or agree with media coverage. But fake news has a more sinister side, one that is designed to erode our trust of media organizations. This news is truly … Continue reading Media Under Cyberattack: The Real Fake News Threat

The Future of Cybercrime: Where Are We Headed?

Reading Time: 3 minutes By 2024, the collective cost of data breaches will reach $5 trillion, according to a study by Juniper Research. This is just one indication of how the future of cybercrime will impact us.

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Why You Need a Cyber Hygiene Program: Q&A with Alert Logic’s Jack Danahy

In the aftermath of a data breach, organizations must answer many questions. But what often isn’t asked is how effective or efficient its cyber hygiene program is, and what role it will play in mitigating future threats. A cyber hygiene program … Continue reading Why You Need a Cyber Hygiene Program: Q&A with Alert Logic’s Jack Danahy

Think Outside the Box to Close the Skills Gap

The skills gap in cybersecurity is a topic I address a lot, but it is also one of the issues in cybersecurity for which we just can’t figure out the solution. It is a topic that has been front and center of almost every cybersecurity conference I’ve a… Continue reading Think Outside the Box to Close the Skills Gap

SMBs Embracing Cloud, But Security Remains a Concern

A growing majority of SMBs are turning to cloud computing for their IT infrastructure, but at the same time, IT and security professionals admit securing the cloud is difficult. This is a situation that could end up leading to bigger data breaches. Ac… Continue reading SMBs Embracing Cloud, But Security Remains a Concern

Is Personality the Missing Piece of Security Awareness Training?

Reading Time: 3 minutes What if we have been approaching security awareness training all wrong? One way to start individualizing security education is by recognizing and working with personality types.

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