Do pentesters need to be able to fix their findings for their customers?

I am a Penetration Tester and Bug Hunter, but I have a concern regarding job requirements
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How I got started: Incident responder

As a cybersecurity incident responder, life can go from chill to chaos in seconds. What is it about being an incident responder that makes people want to step up for this crucial cybersecurity role? With our How I Got Started series, we learn from experts in their field and find out how they got started […]

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Is AI saving jobs… or taking them?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is coming to take your cybersecurity job. Or, AI will save your job. Well, which is it? As with all things security-related, AI-related and employment-related, it’s complicated. How AI creates jobs A major reason it’s complicated is that AI is helping to increase the demand for cybersecurity professionals in two broad ways. […]

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How I got started: AI security executive

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are becoming increasingly crucial to cybersecurity systems. Organizations need professionals with a strong background that mixes AI/ML knowledge with cybersecurity skills, bringing on board people like Nicole Carignan, Vice President of Strategic Cyber AI at Darktrace, who has a unique blend of technical and soft skills. Carignan was originally a […]

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New report shows ongoing gender pay gap in cybersecurity

The gender gap in cybersecurity isn’t a new issue. The lack of women in cybersecurity and IT has been making headlines for years — even decades. While progress has been made, there is still significant work to do, especially regarding salary. The recent  ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study highlighted numerous cybersecurity issues regarding women in the […]

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How I got started: AI security researcher

For the enterprise, there’s no escape from deploying AI in some form. Careers focused on AI are proliferating, but one you may not be familiar with is AI security researcher. These AI specialists are cybersecurity professionals who focus on the unique vulnerabilities and threats that arise from the use of AI and machine learning (ML) […]

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Working in the security clearance world: How security clearances impact jobs

We recently published an article about the importance of security clearances for roles across various sectors, particularly those associated with national security and defense. But obtaining a clearance is only part of the journey. Maintaining and potentially expanding your clearance over time requires continued diligence and adherence to stringent guidelines. This brief explainer discusses the […]

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