Time for a change: Elevating developers’ security skills

Organizations don’t know their software engineers’ security skills because they don’t assess them in the interview process. Trying to do that in an interview is challenging, of course, given the time it takes for a proper assessment. However, given the… Continue reading Time for a change: Elevating developers’ security skills

The state of cybersecurity and IT talent shortages

This article highlights key findings and trends in the 2024 IT and cybersecurity skills gap, from the shortage of cybersecurity talent to the rising demand for certifications and upskilling programs, offering insights into the current state of skills d… Continue reading The state of cybersecurity and IT talent shortages

Overcoming legal and organizational challenges in ethical hacking

In this Help Net Security interview, Balázs Pózner, CEO at Hackrate, discusses the essential technical skills for ethical hackers and how they vary across different security domains. He explains how AI and machine learning enhance ethical hacking by st… Continue reading Overcoming legal and organizational challenges in ethical hacking

Ukrainian cyberwar experience becomes blueprint for TRYZUB cyber training service

The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA), part of the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection (SSSCIP), has joined forces with the simulation training platform Cyber Ranges to unveil TRYZUB, a cyber resilienc… Continue reading Ukrainian cyberwar experience becomes blueprint for TRYZUB cyber training service

The cybersecurity gender gap: How diverse teams improve threat response

In this Help Net Security interview, Julie Madhusoodanan, Head of CyberSecurity at LinkedIn, discusses how closing the gender gap could enhance cybersecurity’s effectiveness in combating emerging threats. With women still underrepresented in cybersecur… Continue reading The cybersecurity gender gap: How diverse teams improve threat response

Hiring guide: Key skills for cybersecurity researchers

In this Help Net Security interview, Rachel Barouch, an Organizational Coach for VCs and startups and a former VP HR in both a VC and a Cybersecurity startup, discusses the dynamics of cybersecurity researchers and team-building strategies. She highlig… Continue reading Hiring guide: Key skills for cybersecurity researchers

What’s more important when hiring for cybersecurity roles?

When building a cybersecurity team, you likely asked yourself, “Should I focus on certifications or real-world skills?” And since you rarely encounter entry-level candidates who can hit the ground running, naturally, you’d consider a candidate with bot… Continue reading What’s more important when hiring for cybersecurity roles?

Most women in IT work overtime to advance in their careers

As a historically male-dominated industry, many IT companies have been described as having limited career development opportunities for female employees, according to Acronis. Issues like lack of mentorship, inadequate policies for work-life balance, a… Continue reading Most women in IT work overtime to advance in their careers

Myths holding women back from cybersecurity careers

In this Help Net Security interview, Dr Kathryn Jones, Head of School, Computer Science and Informatics at Cardiff University, discusses the challenges and misconceptions that deter women from pursuing careers in cybersecurity. Dr Jones also outlines t… Continue reading Myths holding women back from cybersecurity careers

CISSP and CompTIA Security+ lead as most desired security credentials

33.9% of tech professionals report a shortage of AI security skills, particularly around emerging vulnerabilities like prompt injection, according to O’Reilly. This highlights the need for specialized training as AI adoption continues to accelerate acr… Continue reading CISSP and CompTIA Security+ lead as most desired security credentials