Having a cybersecurity training program in place isn’t enough to ensure cyber safety

With cyberattacks increasing dramatically after the pandemic, TalentLMS and Kenna Security teamed up to gauge employees’ awareness and knowledge of cybersecurity risks. While 59% of employees received cybersecurity training from their companies in resp… Continue reading Having a cybersecurity training program in place isn’t enough to ensure cyber safety

Cloud security experts wanted: You can be one of them

A recent study from Boston Consulting Group and analytics firm Faethm has attempted to predict how digitization and technology will upend labor markets in Australia, Germany, and the United States in the next decade, and has concluded that labor shortf… Continue reading Cloud security experts wanted: You can be one of them

70% of organizations recognize the importance of secure coding practices

A research from Secure Code Warrior has revealed an attitudinal shift in the software development industry, with organizations bucking traditional practices for DevOps and Secure DevOps. The global survey of professional developers and their managers f… Continue reading 70% of organizations recognize the importance of secure coding practices

49% of female cybersecurity pros say the pandemic had a positive impact on their career

While the global job market has been hit hard by the pandemic, cybersecurity job recruitment thrived in 2020. According to a new global report from Tessian, 94% of security teams hired new staff members in 2020 to support their teams, with IT, finance … Continue reading 49% of female cybersecurity pros say the pandemic had a positive impact on their career

Starting your cybersecurity career path: What you need to know to be successful

As COVID-19 spread across the world, organizations found themselves more exposed to cyber threats than ever before and the cybersecurity skills gap became even more obvious. Are you considering a career in cybersecurity? But even though – accordi… Continue reading Starting your cybersecurity career path: What you need to know to be successful

Security awareness programs: The difference between window dressing and behavior change

CISOs are responsible for pursuing cybersecurity purchases that align with the overall health of their organizations. All investments must drive tangible value and ROI while also contributing to the organization’s overall security posture. Securi… Continue reading Security awareness programs: The difference between window dressing and behavior change

Emotional intelligence playing an increasingly important role for CISOs

The increasing importance of emotional intelligence and other skills required to work with different stakeholders are placing new demands on CISOs. However, it’s also creating opportunities for CISOs to become leaders of their organizations, according … Continue reading Emotional intelligence playing an increasingly important role for CISOs

Your security technology is only as strong as your team

Businesses aren’t shy about investing in cybersecurity, but are organizations getting the maximum return on those investments? Too often, businesses focus their spending on technology and neglect to use hiring—and especially training—practices that wou… Continue reading Your security technology is only as strong as your team

SOC challenges within the current cyber skilling climate

A Cyberbit report reveals how organizations are currently building the human element of their InfoSec organization—shedding light on current practices including job requirements, the recruiting process, current skills levels, training impacts, and inte… Continue reading SOC challenges within the current cyber skilling climate

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