Category Archives: Skills Gap

Spending, Headcount and Optimism: 6 Significant Takeaways from the State of IT Security Survey by eSecurity Planet

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A survey of readers by the trade publication eSecurity Planet found businesses plan to boost cybersecurity spending and identified specific areas of confidence and doubt around defenses.
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Cryptojacking Rises 450 Percent as Cybercriminals Pivot From Ransomware to Stealthier Attacks

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Cybercriminals made a lot of noise in 2017 with ransomware attacks like WannaCry and NotPetya, using an in-your-face approach to cyberattacks that netted them millions of dollars from victims. But new research from IBM X-Force, the threat intelligence, research and incident response arm of IBM Security, revealed that 2018 saw a rapid decline in ransomware […]

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Are Applications of AI in Cybersecurity Delivering What They Promised?

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Many enterprises are utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies as part of their overall security strategy, but results are mixed on the usefulness of AI in cybersecurity settings.

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6 Steps Every New CISO Should Take to Set Their Organization Up for Success

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Starting a new job in the CISO role can feel overwhelming. But the time for security to be seen as a key player — and to have a major business impact — has never been better.

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Drive Innovation With Your Security Strategy in 2019

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As we enter the second month of 2019, organizations should make sure their security strategy accounts for emerging trends, such as the erosion of customer trust and the cybersecurity skills gap.

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The Growing Surface of Attack and What Cybercrime has in Common with Street Crime [Q&A with Steve Morgan of Cybersecurity Ventures]

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Trillion with a “T.”   Cybercrime damages will cost $6 trillion annually across the globe by 2021. That’s double the figure from 2015,…
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Need a Sounding Board for Your Incident Response Plan? Join a Security Community

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Joining a security community is a great way to get advice and feedback on your incident response plan from like-minded peers.

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Maximize Your Security Operations Center Efficiency With Incident Response Orchestration

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Incident response orchestration and automation can help boost the accuracy and efficiency of IR processes and reduce the burden on the understaffed SOC.

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4 Ways to Overcome the Cyber Workforce Shortage

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The supply/demand ratio for the cyber workforce is now about 2.3 skilled workers per job opening, according to NIST. Security leaders need to be more creative to fill the gaps in their teams.

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More Than Just a Fad: Lessons Learned About Threat Hunting in 2018

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One cybersecurity capability that continues to prove it’s here to stay is threat hunting, a proactive approach to discovering and mitigating threats.

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