Tag: skills
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CompTIA Xpert Series Expands With SecurityX Professional Certification
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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
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Closing the SMB cybersecurity skills gap: Key steps
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/resource/closing-the-smb-cybersecurity-skills-gap-key-steps
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Podcast Episode 21: Interview with the University of Richmond’s CTF Winning Team
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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”¦…
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Test Your Cyber Skills With the SANS Holiday Hack Challenge
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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
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ISC2 Survey Reveals Critical Gaps in Cybersecurity Leadership Skills
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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/
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Cybersecurity Gadgets to Hack Your Holiday Gift List
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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…
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Financial Sector Turning to Multi-Vendor Cloud Strategies
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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…
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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…
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How Art Appreciation Supplements Cybersecurity Skills
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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
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Data deletion enters the ransomware chat
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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…
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Talent overlooked: embracing neurodiversity in cybersecurity
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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…
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BlackBerry Highlights Rising Software Supply Chain Risks in Malaysia
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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…
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Whitepaper: 9 traits of effective cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow
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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/
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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
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Working in critical infrastructure? Boost your effectiveness with these cybersecurity certifications
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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…
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6 Best Cybersecurity Training for Employees in 2025
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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/
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17 hottest IT security certs for higher pay today
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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…
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Act fast to snuff out employee curiosity over ‘free’ AI apps
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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…
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Overcoming legal and organizational challenges in ethical hacking
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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/
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Comic Agilé Mikkel Noe-Nygaard, Luxshan Ratnaravi #3131 PO Communication Skills
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in SecurityNewsvia the respected Software Engineering expertise of Mikkel Noe-Nygaard and the lauded Software Engineering / Enterprise Agile Coaching work of Luxshan Ratnaravi at Comic Agilé! Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2024/11/comic-agile-mikkel-noe-nygaard-luxshan-ratnaravi-3131-po-communication-skills/
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Prompt Injection and Data Disclosure Top OWASP’s List of Cyber Risks for GenAI LLM Apps
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Tags: access, advisory, ai, application-security, attack, backup, best-practice, breach, cisa, cloud, computer, cve, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, exploit, extortion, firewall, framework, governance, government, group, guide, Hardware, incident, incident response, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, Internet, LLM, malicious, microsoft, mitigation, mitre, monitoring, network, nist, office, open-source, powershell, privacy, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-management, russia, service, skills, software, sql, strategy, supply-chain, tactics, technology, theft, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, windowsDon’t miss OWASP’s update to its “Top 10 Risks for LLMs” list. Plus, the ranking of the most harmful software weaknesses is out. Meanwhile, critical infrastructure orgs have a new framework for using AI securely. And get the latest on the BianLian ransomware gang and on the challenges of protecting water and transportation systems against…
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5 Best Cybersecurity Certifications to Get in 2025
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in SecurityNewsBoost your career and job security with a cybersecurity certificate. Gain in-demand skills, access to high-paying roles, and protect vital information… First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/networks/cybersecurity-certifications/
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Tips for a successful cybersecurity job interview
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in SecurityNewsWhether you’re looking to enhance your existing cybersecurity skills or just beginning your journey in the field, cybersecurity offers a wide range of career opportunities. If … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/13/cybersecurity-job-interview-questions-tips/
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Open Source Security Incidents Aren’t Going Away
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in SecurityNewsCompanies and organizations need to recognize the importance of investing in engineers who possess both the soft and hard skills required to secure open source software effectively. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/open-source-security-incidents-aren-t-going-away