Privacy is not a one-time, check the box activity

New research from ISACA reveals critical skills gaps and insufficient training. The survey report also explores past and future trends in privacy, offering insights into privacy workforce and skills, the use of privacy by design, and the organizational… Continue reading Privacy is not a one-time, check the box activity

The Top Cybersecurity Certifications in 2021

What are the Most Valued Cybersecurity Certifications in 2021? This is an important question for employers, recruiters, seasoned security professionals, and especially for those planning a cybersecurity career. The Information Security Careers Network… Continue reading The Top Cybersecurity Certifications in 2021

Organizations further along the digital transformation maturity spectrum have an advantage

Concerns around security, privacy, cloud and technology resilience are being further fueled by shifting business priorities, the pandemic-induced remote work environment and accelerated deployment of new technologies, according to a survey from Protivi… Continue reading Organizations further along the digital transformation maturity spectrum have an advantage

ISACA Blockchain Framework and Guidance: Helping enterprises adopt the emerging tech

Blockchain has many enterprise applications that go beyond cryptocurrency, including smart contracts, supply chain, and healthcare records. To help tech professionals get a stronger grasp on the important technology and how to leverage it within their … Continue reading ISACA Blockchain Framework and Guidance: Helping enterprises adopt the emerging tech

What’s causing uncertainty about election security?

Confidence levels in securing the election are low, and declining, according to an ISACA survey of more than 3,000 IT governance, risk, security and audit professionals in the US. While federal, state and local governments continue to harden election i… Continue reading What’s causing uncertainty about election security?

Increased attacks and the power of a fully staffed cybersecurity team

The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, and even more so during this time of disruption. According to ISACA’s survey, most respondents believe that their enterprise will be hit by a cyberattack soon – with 53 percent believing it is l… Continue reading Increased attacks and the power of a fully staffed cybersecurity team

Half of IT pros believe their cybersecurity teams are ready to detect attacks

A surprising 51 percent of technology professionals and leaders are highly confident that their cybersecurity teams are ready to detect and respond to rising cybersecurity attacks during COVID-19, according to ISACA. Additionally, 59 percent say their … Continue reading Half of IT pros believe their cybersecurity teams are ready to detect attacks

Cybersecurity hiring challenges and retention issues demand new talent pipelines

Cybersecurity teams continue to struggle with hiring and retention, and very little improvement has been achieved in these areas since last year, according to ISACA. Understaffed and lacking diversity ISACA’s 2020 State of Cybersecurity survey report, … Continue reading Cybersecurity hiring challenges and retention issues demand new talent pipelines

Upcoming Security Events in Florida

There are several upcoming information security events in Florida that some may not be aware of.
First up is the South Florida ISACA Chapter’s annual WOW event.  This year its the thirteenth year of the event.  It will be held on Friday Febru… Continue reading Upcoming Security Events in Florida