Cybersecurity Job Seekers: Go West (or South)

Job seekers looking to get into the cybersecurity field: Now is the time. Talented cybersecurity candidates are in such high demand that hiring managers are having trouble closing the deal when they present job offers. Unemployment is so low that if c… Continue reading Cybersecurity Job Seekers: Go West (or South)

As Seen on TV: Important Lessons for Winning the Fight Against Cybercrime

The Science Channel documentary, “Dark Web: Fighting Cybercrime,” shows why practice runs are essential to help security teams and business leaders keep their cool in the face of a cyberattack.

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June’s Cybersecurity Recap: The Evolving Cybersecurity Career Pathway

In June’s security news, IT experts and educators around the world worked to create a new cybersecurity career pathway through initiatives designed to alleviate the industrywide skills shortage.

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Behind the Scenes of the Science Channel Special, ‘Dark Web: Fighting Cybercrime’

IBM Security teamed up with Atomic Entertainment and Science Channel to produce a documentary about the nature of the Dark Web and innovations in the security industry.

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Hiring IT Professionals? Here’s Why Your Recruitment Process Is All Wrong

As companies grow, the process of hiring IT professionals becomes increasingly tedious, putting them at risk of missing out on top talent.

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Why Your Teen Should Develop Hacking Skills This Summer

Hacking skills promote empathy, grit and creative problem solving — characteristics that can take teens far in their future careers, whether they pursue cybersecurity or any other field of study.

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Can a Mature Bug Bounty Program Help Solve the Security Talent Shortage?

With a well-planned, mature bug bounty program, security leaders can lessen the impact of the security talent shortage by tapping the white-hat hacker community.

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There’s Never Been a Better Time to Consider Security Careers

Many people are intimidated by the thought of security careers. Why? They incorrectly believe security jobs require technical expertise, as well as extensive academic training and certifications.

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Addressing the Massive Cybersecurity Skills Gap: Where Do We Begin?

According to a recent report, there are an estimated 350,000 open cybersecurity jobs in the U.S. What are our options for addressing this massive gap?

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Women in Security: Perspectives on Inclusion, Issues and Progress From the RSA Conference 2018

At the RSA Conference 2018, industry leaders gathered to discuss issues surrounding women in security, including the key role of female IT professionals in closing the cybersecurity skills gap.

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