Three ISACA credentials among the IT industry’s top-paying certifications

Three ISACA credentials are among the IT industry’s top-paying certifications, according to recently released data from the Global Knowledge 2020 IT Skills and Salary Survey. Each of the three ISACA credentials recognized—Certified Information Security… Continue reading Three ISACA credentials among the IT industry’s top-paying certifications

Women in cybersecurity can benefit from taking inventory of their personal apps

Today, technology fits into the palm of our hand. We have become accustomed to turning to it to find all sorts of answers to everyday challenges such as where to eat, where to shop, what to watch on our favorite streaming service, or even when to sleep… Continue reading Women in cybersecurity can benefit from taking inventory of their personal apps

A continuous problem: Tackling the cybersecurity skills shortage

We have read the over abundance of apocalyptic articles covering the growing talent shortage in cybersecurity. But buried under the hyperbolic numbers, there is a larger and more interesting story. But first, let’s level set. This talent shortage is a … Continue reading A continuous problem: Tackling the cybersecurity skills shortage

How has your organization’s risk level changed in the past 12 months?

More than half of risk professionals worldwide say their organization’s risk levels have increased in the past 12 months, according to new research from ISACA, CMMI Institute and Infosecurity Group. The State of Enterprise Risk Management 2020 report r… Continue reading How has your organization’s risk level changed in the past 12 months?

Key challenges impacting IT audit pros navigating an evolving risk landscape

Protiviti and ISACA surveyed 2,252 chief audit executives (CAEs), internal audit professionals and IT audit vice presidents and directors worldwide. Asked to identify their biggest technology challenges, IT audit leaders and professionals noted the fol… Continue reading Key challenges impacting IT audit pros navigating an evolving risk landscape

Closing the cyber skills gap: What to do next

On a global scale, cybersecurity is suffering from a severe shortage of experts. What is to be done? Organizations, government, academia and professional associations need to work together to develop a sustainable cyber skills strategy. To date, strate… Continue reading Closing the cyber skills gap: What to do next

Despite disclosure laws, cybercrime may be widely underreported

While attack vectors remain largely the same year over year, attack volume will increase and cybercrime may be vastly underreported, according to the 2019 State of Cybersecurity Study from global IT and cybersecurity association ISACA. “Underreporting … Continue reading Despite disclosure laws, cybercrime may be widely underreported

The ISACA Cybersecurity Nexus program outlines paths for cybersecurity careers

According to new research, nearly 30 percent of those hiring for a cybersecurity position say fewer than one-quarter of job applicants are qualified. To help cybersecurity professionals prepare for a strong career path, ISACA’s Cybersecurity Nexus (CSX… Continue reading The ISACA Cybersecurity Nexus program outlines paths for cybersecurity careers