Fill the cybersecurity talent gap with inquisitive job candidates

The impact of the Great Resignation and the Great Reshuffle is still strongly felt across many industries, including cybersecurity. There is a talent gap: Companies are struggling to hire enough talent to fulfill their needs and goals. Widen the pool o… Continue reading Fill the cybersecurity talent gap with inquisitive job candidates

To retain cybersecurity professionals, keep remote work as an option

(ISC)² highlighted a stark increase in the shortage of cybersecurity professionals as it announced the findings of its 2022 (ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforce Study. The study reveals the global cybersecurity workforce is at an all-time high, with an estim… Continue reading To retain cybersecurity professionals, keep remote work as an option

Creating cyber career opportunities during the talent shortage

With roughly 700,000 cybersecurity positions open, businesses across America are feeling the direct impact of the cyber talent shortage. As ransomware attacks and data breaches continue to make headlines, it’s clear that threat actors aren’t backing of… Continue reading Creating cyber career opportunities during the talent shortage

CISA and NPower offer free entry-level cybersecurity training

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

Solution to cybersecurity skills gap largely sits with hiring practices

(ISC)² published findings from its 2022 Cybersecurity Hiring Managers research that shed light on best practices for recruiting, hiring and onboarding entry- and junior-level cybersecurity practitioners. The research, reflecting the opinions of 1,250 c… Continue reading Solution to cybersecurity skills gap largely sits with hiring practices

45% of cybersecurity pros are considering quitting the industry due to stress

Deep Instinct released the third edition of its annual Voice of SecOps Report, focused on the increasing and unsustainable stress levels among 1,000 C-suite and senior cybersecurity professionals across all industries and roles. The research found that… Continue reading 45% of cybersecurity pros are considering quitting the industry due to stress

How to support women in cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is required to be a dynamic industry because cybercriminals don’t take days off. Cybersecurity professionals must be innovative, creative, and attentive to keep gaining the upper hand on cybercriminals. Unfortunately, there are millions o… Continue reading How to support women in cybersecurity

Many security engineers are already one foot out the door. Why?

The position of security engineer has become a pivotal role for modern security teams. Practitioners are responsible for critical monitoring of networks and systems to identify threats or intrusions that could cause immense harm to an organization. The… Continue reading Many security engineers are already one foot out the door. Why?