Ransomware’s Impact Could Include Heart Attacks, Strokes & PTSD

New research details the possible effects of ransomware attacks on businesses and staff, society, the economy and national security, highlighting that its impact on mental and physical health is often overlooked. Continue reading Ransomware’s Impact Could Include Heart Attacks, Strokes & PTSD

Training the next generation of cybersecurity experts to close the crisis gap

The biggest threat to cybersecurity departments could be the lack of qualified employees, leaving companies vulnerable.
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AI and ML Leads the Trend in Technologies that will Fill the Cybersecurity Skills Gaps

As the shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals intersects with the change and sophistication of the threat landscape, AI and ML will be leveraged to fill the gaps, according to a new Osterman survey and report. The Osterman report looked at sec… Continue reading AI and ML Leads the Trend in Technologies that will Fill the Cybersecurity Skills Gaps

4 Steps to Consider When Starting a New Cybersecurity Career

At a time when layoffs are painfully common, now might not seem like a great time to look for a new job or switch careers. Or, is it? The cybersecurity skills gap has not gone away, and companies of all kinds are in need of people with knowledge in this area. And, it’s not just […]

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Your Newest Cybersecurity Professional Is Already in Your Company

The cybersecurity talent gap is real. The 2019/2020 Official Annual Cybersecurity Jobs Report predicts that there will be 3.5 million security jobs left unfilled globally by 2021. The cybersecurity profession hit a 0% unemployment rate and the pay is good. So, why are security leaders struggling to fill positions? It could be because they are […]

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Survey: What’s the Top Security Stressor? Lack of Support

Security professionals are working against lack of vision, buy-in or support from executives, a LogRythm survey has found Security professionals work under constant stress: They are most likely to take the blame if their organization is breached, not … Continue reading Survey: What’s the Top Security Stressor? Lack of Support

Should Organizations Be Operating Outside of Their Risk Appetite?

Organizations should know where to draw what may be a new line in their risk appetite, so they can weigh the amount of risk they are willing to take in the pursuit of their business objectives.

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Build a Culture of Holistic Risk Awareness Throughout Your Workforce

Here are several strategies for building a culture of risk awareness throughout your workforce in such a way that workers aren’t just looking for specific threats, but are also thinking holistically about risk at all times.

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Develop Tailored Cybersecurity Self-Assessments to Help Secure Your Remote Workforce

Promote security awareness among your remote workforce and inform future training efforts by distributing tailored cybersecurity self-assessments to your employees.

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Support Remote Workforce Productivity With Secure Cloud Services

The remote workforce has become increasingly mainstream around the world, but this model depends on thorough cloud security to ensure business operations can continue.

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