Online tests could help organizations plug the skills gap

IT certifiers need to scale up their programs to combat a global skills shortage. Continuing to use online tests after the pandemic will help organizations deliver certifications quickly and at scale, says Questionmark. This will help plug the skills g… Continue reading Online tests could help organizations plug the skills gap

Cybersecurity awareness is one of the skills needed for a post-pandemic economy

“Digital collaboration” and “critical thinking” are among the modern skills workers need for the post-pandemic economy, according to a new report. Questionmark is calling on employers to measure strengths and weaknesses across the workforce. The report… Continue reading Cybersecurity awareness is one of the skills needed for a post-pandemic economy

Why automated pentesting won’t fix the cybersecurity skills gap

The modern threat landscape is an enormous challenge for the modern enterprise. Many organizations are “addressing” this by buying the newest security products from the latest hot vendor and hoping that this will protect them, but most recognize that t… Continue reading Why automated pentesting won’t fix the cybersecurity skills gap

The warning signs of burnout and how to deal with it

It’s easy for information security professionals to feel burnt out. From the constant stream of security alerts to the demands of senior management, it can be tempting for your team to throw up their hands and say “Enough!” The conseq… Continue reading The warning signs of burnout and how to deal with it

Aqua Boxing Glove substitutes its own water bladder for a punching bag

Boxing training is definitely a good workout, even for people who don’t actually box. Punching bags, however, are big, heavy and expensive. That’s where the Aqua Boxing Glove comes in, as it uses water to add resistance and work the proper muscles.Cont… Continue reading Aqua Boxing Glove substitutes its own water bladder for a punching bag

CyberCops program: ROTC students as future cybersecurity gatekeepers

Not so long ago, a strong password felt mighty enough to keep you safe and your computer data private. But we now live amid heightened risks in malware, phishing, spearphishing and denial-of-service attacks. Even scarier, it is possible for computer te… Continue reading CyberCops program: ROTC students as future cybersecurity gatekeepers

Linux X86 Assembly – How To Make Payload Extraction Easier

Overview In the last blog post of the X86 Linux assembly series, we focused on how to make our Hello World payload friendly for use as a payload in exploits.  However, we didn’t cover how to extract the payload itself for use in exploits.  Sure you cou… Continue reading Linux X86 Assembly – How To Make Payload Extraction Easier

Despite good defensive measures, ransomware continues to get in

Traditional ransomware defenses are failing, with 54% of all victims having anti-phishing training and 49% having perimeter defenses in place at the time of attack, according to a Claudian survey of 200 IT decision makers whose organizations experience… Continue reading Despite good defensive measures, ransomware continues to get in

Product showcase: ESET Cybersecurity Awareness Training

Engaging training scenarios, plus robust phishing simulation and reporting capabilities ESET is a market-leading cybersecurity provider, offering a comprehensive security platform for organizations throughout the world. To counter the complex attacks u… Continue reading Product showcase: ESET Cybersecurity Awareness Training