Women make less than men in US cyber jobs — but the gap is narrowing

A study from non-profit ISC2 finds that the cybersecurity fields bucks U.S. trends of pay disparities between men and women.

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Bipartisan House legislation calls for two new federal cybersecurity training programs

The Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act would establish an apprenticeship program at CISA and a VA pilot program to train veterans on cyber work.

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CISA advisory committee urges action on cyber alerts and corporate boards

The advisory committee delivered a lengthy list of recommendations to CISA Director Jen Easterly on Wednesday.

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CISA advisory committee urges action on cyber alerts and corporate boards

The advisory committee delivered a lengthy list of recommendations to CISA Director Jen Easterly on Wednesday.

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Cyber professionals say industry urgently needs to confront mental health crisis

There’s a growing awareness about mental health across the industry, but many professionals told CyberScoop it’s not enough.

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White House seeks whole of society approach, immigration reform to boost cyber workforce

The Biden administration’s strategy for boosting the cybersecurity workforce looks to government, private sector and non-profits.

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