It Takes All Kinds: Identifying New Sources of Cybersecurity Talent

Companies struggling to cope with the IT skills gap can find cybersecurity talent in unlikely places, such as hacking competitions and the armed forces.

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Unexpectedly Useful Skills for Careers in Cybersecurity

Seemingly unrelated skills — such as untangling yarn, herding cats and cataloging toys — can benefit people looking to start careers in cybersecurity.

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Your Security Awareness Program Stinks. Here’s Something You Can Do About It

IT leaders should eschew traditional, dry security awareness training materials for entertaining content that encourages stronger user engagement.

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National IT Professionals Day: Recognizing the Saintly Patience of IT Workers

CISOs should take a moment to recognize the hard work, patience and resilience of their staffers on National IT Professionals Day.

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Aiming for a Security Career? Consider a Liberal Arts Degree

A liberal arts education, supplemented with technical training and extracurricular experience, can set students up for successful careers in cybersecurity.

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The Security Leader’s Expanding Role: Seven Priorities to Drive CISO Success

Today’s CISO needs to be more than just a security leader. The role now demands constant communication, continuous education and acute business sense.

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Beyond IT: Finding a Mentor to Help Guide Your Cybersecurity Career

A seasoned, experienced mentor can be an invaluable resource for an aspiring professional looking to start a successful cybersecurity career.

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It’s Wise to Specialize: Choosing the Right Path for Your Cybersecurity Career

Before pursuing a cybersecurity career, aspiring security professionals should first determine which areas of expertise they would like to specialize in.

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The Five Most Critical Tasks in the CISO Job Description

Critical elements of the CISO job description are often overlooked, exposing enterprise data and individual employees to cyberthreats.

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It’s Up to Employers to Close the Cybersecurity Skills Gap

When recruiting talent to close the cybersecurity skills gap, employers must demonstrate their commitment to security research, education and knowledge.

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