Tag: skills
-
How to Implement Impactful Security Benchmarks for Software Development Teams
by
in SecurityNewsBenchmarking is all about taking back control you’re measuring to gain complete awareness of your development teams’ security skills and practices. The post How to Implement Impactful Security Benchmarks for Software Development Teams appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/how-to-implement-impactful-security-benchmarks-for-software-development-teams/
-
The key to growing a cybersecurity career are soft skills
by
in SecurityNewsSeason 3, Episode 16: Being technical gets you a job in cyber, but investing in soft skills opens doors to make it a career. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/the-key-to-growing-a-cybersecurity-career-are-soft-skills/
-
Leadership skills for managing cybersecurity during digital transformation
by
in SecurityNewsIn this Help Net Security interview, Dan Lohrmann, CISO at Presidio, discusses the need for organizations to rethink their leadership and operational strategies and the … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/19/dan-lohrmann-presidio-digital-transformation-risks/
-
Key strategies to enhance cyber resilience
by
in SecurityNews
Tags: attack, awareness, backup, banking, breach, business, ceo, compliance, control, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, data, finance, government, group, healthcare, incident, incident response, infrastructure, insurance, metric, network, phishing, programming, ransom, ransomware, resilience, risk, security-incident, service, skills, software, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, training, update, vulnerability, windowsThe faulty CrowdStrike software update that triggered IT outages on a global scale in July was a sobering reminder of the importance of incident response and business continuity plans.The update caused more than eight million Windows devices to crash and take down with them airline reservation systems, hospital and government services, financial and banking applications…
-
CompTIA Xpert Series Expands With SecurityX Professional Certification
by
in SecurityNewsProgram designed to validate and sharpen cybersecurity skills for working professionals. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-careers/comptia-xpert-series-expands-securityx-professional-certification
-
Closing the SMB cybersecurity skills gap: Key steps
by
in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/resource/closing-the-smb-cybersecurity-skills-gap-key-steps
-
Podcast Episode 21: Interview with the University of Richmond’s CTF Winning Team
by
in SecurityNewsWhat happens when passion, talent, and opportunity collide in the university’s tech scene? Meet David Nathanson and Daniel Garay, the freshmen duo who took the University of Richmond’s Capture the Flag (CTF) competition by storm. With David bringing his coding journey from Nicaragua and Daniel harnessing his self-taught skills in AI and machine learning, they”¦…
-
Test Your Cyber Skills With the SANS Holiday Hack Challenge
by
in SecurityNewsOpen to players of all skill levels, the Snow-mageddon cybersecurity competition takes place in the world of Santa, elves, and Christmas mayhem. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/test-your-cyber-skills-with-the-sans-holiday-hack-challenge
-
ISC2 Survey Reveals Critical Gaps in Cybersecurity Leadership Skills
by
in SecurityNewsISC2 research has found that cybersecurity leaders have limited skills and training in areas like communication, strategic mindset and business acumen First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/isc2-gaps-cybersecurity-leadership/
-
Cybersecurity Gadgets to Hack Your Holiday Gift List
by
in SecurityNewsTech and Training Ideas to Help Cyber Professionals Advance Their Skills If you’re a cybersecurity professional trying to come up with ideas for your holiday wish list (or maybe you’re a loved one trying to pick out the perfect gift), look no further! Here are some top picks that will thrill any cybersecurity practitioner. First…
-
Financial Sector Turning to Multi-Vendor Cloud Strategies
by
in SecurityNewsReport: Financial Orgs Shift to Multi-Cloud to Address Cyber Threats and Regulation. Financial institutions are increasingly adopting multi-cloud strategies to mitigate rising cyber risks and comply with complex regulations, according to a new report. The move enhances flexibility and disaster recovery, though challenges remain, from implementation costs to a growing skills gap. First seen on…
-
Zukunft schenken und die Hacker School unterstützen
Mitmachen und Zukunft schenken. In einer Zeit, in der IT-Technik und digitale Tools alle Facetten unseres Arbeitens und unseres Lebens beeinflussen, gehören digitale Skills einfach dazu. Es geht um Programmieren, Future Skills, KI-Kompetenz und IT-Berufsorientierung für die nächste Generation. Deshalb macht digitale Bildung den Unterschied. Seit über zehn Jahren engagiert sich die Hacker School für digitale…
-
How Art Appreciation Supplements Cybersecurity Skills
by
in SecurityNewsUsing different parts of our brains gives us different perspectives on the world around us and approaches to the problems we face in security. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/how-art-appreciation-supplements-cybersecurity-skills
-
Data deletion enters the ransomware chat
by
in SecurityNewsRansomware remains one of the biggest cyber threats to companies today. In a survey by security provider Cohesity, 83% of respondents said they were affected by a ransomware attack in the first half of 2024. According to security experts, there is no relief in sight for 2025 either.But according to security provider G Data, an unsettling…
-
Talent overlooked: embracing neurodiversity in cybersecurity
by
in SecurityNewsIn cybersecurity, diverse perspectives help in addressing complex, emerging threats. Increasingly, there’s a push to recognize that neurodiversity brings significant value to cybersecurity. However, neurodiverse people frequently face systemic barriers that hinder their success in the field.Neurodiversity refers to the way some people’s brains work differently to the neurotypical brain. This includes autism, ADHD (attention…
-
BlackBerry Highlights Rising Software Supply Chain Risks in Malaysia
by
in SecurityNews
Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, ceo, ciso, communications, compliance, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, espionage, finance, framework, government, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, iot, malware, mobile, monitoring, phishing, ransomware, regulation, resilience, risk, skills, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityIn 2024, BlackBerry unveiled new proprietary research, underscoring the vulnerability of software supply chains in Malaysia and around the world.According to the study, 79% of Malaysian organizations reported cyberattacks or vulnerabilities in their software supply chains during the past 12 months, slightly exceeding the global average of 76%. Alarmingly, 81% of respondents revealed they had…
-
Whitepaper: 9 traits of effective cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow
by
in SecurityNewsThe cyber world needs your expertise. But the security leaders of tomorrow require a broad set of skills that job experience alone does not arm you with. What do today’s … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/03/isc2-security-leaders-traits-whitepaper/
-
APAC businesses face cyber onslaught
The Asia-Pacific region is a cyber security hotspot, enduring significantly more cyber attacks than the global average, with AI-powered threats and skills shortages exacerbating the problem First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366616636/APAC-businesses-face-cyber-onslaught
-
Working in critical infrastructure? Boost your effectiveness with these cybersecurity certifications
by
in SecurityNews
Tags: attack, automation, awareness, china, cisa, communications, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, finance, germany, governance, government, healthcare, HIPAA, incident response, infrastructure, international, jobs, network, PCI, privacy, ransomware, resilience, risk, risk-management, russia, sans, service, skills, soc, supply-chain, technology, training, ukraine, update, warfareHybrid warfare between nation-states is imperilling critical infrastructure around the world, both physically and electronically. Since the start of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, hybrid cyber/physical attacks on satellite and communications, energy, transportation, water, and other critical sectors have spread across Europe and beyond.Chinese perpetrators are actively infiltrating telecommunications networks in the US and abroad, according to…
-
6 Best Cybersecurity Training for Employees in 2025
by
in SecurityNewsEmployee cybersecurity training equips staff with skills to recognize threats and practice safe online habits. Use these training courses to empower y… First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/products/cybersecurity-training/
-
17 hottest IT security certs for higher pay today
by
in SecurityNews
Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, blockchain, business, ceo, cisa, ciso, cloud, communications, conference, container, control, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, finance, fortinet, google, governance, group, guide, hacker, incident response, infosec, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, jobs, monitoring, network, penetration-testing, privacy, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-management, skills, software, technology, threat, tool, training, windowsWith the New Year on the horizon, many IT professionals may be looking to improve their careers in 2025 but need direction on the best way. The latest data from Foote Partners may provide helpful signposts.Analyzing more than 638 certifications as part of its 3Q 2024 “IT Skills Demand and Pay Trends Report,” Foote Partners…
-
Act fast to snuff out employee curiosity over ‘free’ AI apps
by
in SecurityNewsThe word “free” has always tempted employees who are looking for an app or template to make their work easier. These days, combine “free” with “AI” and the lure is almost irresistible.Since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, free AI-themed apps have exploded. Unfortunately, some are created by threat actors. One of the latest…
-
Overcoming legal and organizational challenges in ethical hacking
by
in SecurityNewsIn 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 … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/25/balazs-pozner-hackrate-ethical-hacking/