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In this Help Net Security interview, Lynn Dohm, Executive Director at Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), talks about how the organization supports its members across different stages of their cybersecurity journey. WiCyS (pronounced Wee-Sis) is an organiz… Continue reading WiCyS: A champion for a more diverse cybersecurity workforce
As we reflect on the cybersecurity landscape and the trajectories of threat vectors, it’s evident that we’re on the cusp of a paradigm shift in cloud security. Businesses and cybersecurity professionals must stay abreast of these changes, a… Continue reading Cloud security predictions for 2024
Aligning cybersecurity organization models with business objectives enables talent retention and security program success, according to IANS and Artico Search. CISOs’ role in organizational and staffing decisions Fortune firms with annual revenue… Continue reading How effective compensation makes a difference with cyber talent retention
Consumers believe today’s cybersecurity talent shortage is in large part due to limited exposure to the profession and a lack of cybersecurity education and training at a younger age within school systems, according to ThreatX. 90% of consumers polled … Continue reading Unrealistic expectations exacerbate the cybersecurity talent shortage
Cybersecurity has witnessed exponential growth in recent years, fueled by the increasing sophistication of cyber threats. As the demand for skilled professionals continues to surge, traditional approaches to education and job requirements are being cha… Continue reading Why cybersecurity is a blue-collar job
With the increasing complexity of cyber threats and the global shortage of cybersecurity experts, organizations are looking for creative approaches to recruiting and retaining top talent. In this Help Net Security interview, Jon Check, Executive Direct… Continue reading Using creative recruitment strategies to tackle the cybersecurity skills shortage
After the release of a National Cybersecurity Strategy and its implementation plan, the Biden-Harris Administration has unveiled the National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy (NCWES), “aimed at addressing both immediate and long-term cyber … Continue reading US government outlines National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy
In this Help Net Security interview, Dr. Lindsey Polley de Lopez, Director of Cyber & Space Intelligence at MACH37, proposes strategies for companies, educational institutions, and governments on how to address the ongoing shortage of cybersecurit… Continue reading Overcoming the cybersecurity talent shortage with upskilling initiatives
The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is a relatively new senior-level executive position within most organizations, and is still evolving. To find out how current CISOs landed in that role, their aspirations, the compensation they … Continue reading US-based CISOs get nearly $1 million per year
NPower, a US-based non-profit participating in a cybersecurity workforce development program started by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), is looking for recruits for a free cybersecurity training program aimed at underserved populatio… Continue reading CISA and NPower offer free entry-level cybersecurity training