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Making smart cybersecurity spending decisions in 2025

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December is a month of numbers, from holiday countdowns to RSVPs for parties. But for business leaders, the most important numbers this month are the budget numbers for 2025. With cybersecurity a top focus for many businesses in 2025, it is likely to be a top-line item on many budgets heading into the New Year. […]

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Skills shortage directly tied to financial loss in data breaches

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The cybersecurity skills gap continues to widen, with serious consequences for organizations worldwide. According to IBM’s 2024 Cost Of A Data Breach Report, more than half of breached organizations now face severe security staffing shortages, a whopping 26.2% increase from the previous year. And that’s expensive. This skills deficit adds an average of $1.76 million in […]

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 5 new AI skills cyber pros need

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The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries, including cybersecurity, has sparked a sense of urgency among professionals. As organizations increasingly adopt AI tools to bolster security defenses, cyber professionals now face a pivotal question: What new skills do I need to stay relevant? October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect […]

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Why People Skills Matter as Much as Industry Experience

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As the project manager at a large tech company, I always went to Jim when I needed help. While others on my team had more technical expertise, Jim was easy to work with. He explained technical concepts in a way anyone could understand and patiently answered my seemingly endless questions. We spent many hours collaborating […]

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Survey Connects Cybersecurity Skills Gap to Increase in Breaches

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The skills gap in cybersecurity isn’t a new concern. But, new research revealed in Fortinet’s 2022 Cybersecurity Skills Gap report confirmed what many experts have assumed. The skills gap increased risk and was likely the direct cause of at least some breaches. Data for the survey was collected from 1,223 IT decision-makers in countries across […]

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Your Liberal Arts Degree Gives You the Skills for a Cybersecurity Career

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Many people don’t realize a liberal arts degree opens the doors for a wide range of careers. That includes careers in cybersecurity. And with the skills gap and the number of available jobs, there is clearly a demand out there. Someone has to step up to fill those jobs. So, why not someone with a […]

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Non-Traditional Cybersecurity Career Paths: Entering the Industry

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There are lots of ways organizations can work to address the cybersecurity skills gap. Working with young people, providing skilling for students and implementing zero trust helps. So does amplifying gender diversity and promoting respect in the workplace. Organizations can use all these strategies to fill their open positions and meet their cybersecurity needs. But […]

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: It’s Time to Ditch the Fear

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  Cybersecurity awareness month is here. Each year, it’s important to explore any new tactics the industry can leverage to raise awareness. The threat landscape is evolving and expanding too quickly for us to keep up. So, we can’t afford to rely on the same awareness gambits year after year.  For as long as the […]

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How to Close the Cyber Security Skills Shortage by Maximizing Existing Resources

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