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In this interview with Help Net Security, Max Shuftan, Director of Mission Programs & Partnerships at SANS Institute, talks about how companies and the cybersecurity industry should try to recruit hobbyists and DIYers – as well as individual… Continue reading How to recruit cybersecurity talent from atypical backgrounds
Executives are concerned about their ability to deliver value propositions that satisfy employees and a subsequent inability to retain and recruit talent, according to Gartner’s report. Talent risks topped pandemic-related concerns, including supply ch… Continue reading Execs concerned about failing to deliver working arrangements that meet employee expectations
Amid the severe and ongoing cyber skills shortages, both cybersecurity firms and in-house IT and cybersecurity departments are struggling to hire enough talented and qualified individuals. This is sometimes due to budgets, as many organizations have no… Continue reading Big salaries alone are not enough to hire good cybersecurity talent: What else can companies do?
Marlin Hawk released a research report which explores industry trends and insights of CISOs around the world, the challenges they face in a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, as well as their role and place within organizations. The report also … Continue reading Challenges CISOs face in a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape
What skills should aspiring information security workers possess and work on? What certifications can come in handy more than others? What strategies should organizations employ to develop a well-staffed cybersecurity team? Where should they look for t… Continue reading How to develop a skilled cybersecurity team
Cloud security is critically important for organizations across the globe as adoption of cloud infrastructure continues to grow at a rapid clip. The shift toward the cloud is unstoppable, and inevitably, it’s driving soaring demand for skilled se… Continue reading Cloud security skills in high demand
At the beginning of 2020, digital transformation was already on the agenda of IT executives and organizations in all industries. However, when the pandemic hit, any plan of a slow and easy transition went out the window as IT and security professional… Continue reading The Future of Application Security
Like most technology workforce segments, the cybersecurity diversity issue is a very acute problem: there simply isn’t nearly enough representation of diverse backgrounds in cybersecurity roles, from security operations center (SOC) analysts all… Continue reading Diversity in the Cybersecurity Workforce
A proactive technology refresh strategy and a well-integrated tech stack are, according to a recent Cisco report, two security practices that are more likely than many others to help organizations achieve goals such as keeping up with business, creatin… Continue reading Which security practices lead to best security outcomes?
The cybersecurity industry no longer has an image problem, but many things are still stopping individuals from considering a career in cybersecurity: a high cost of entry (the need for more education /certification / technical knowledge / training), th… Continue reading What’s stopping job seekers from considering a career in cybersecurity?