Image courtesy of: EvgeniyShkolenko (iStock / Getty Images Plus) Discover the latest in security education and training, featuring programs, certifications, and resources to enhance skills and knowledge in the security field. https://www.securitymagazine.com/rss/2614-security-education-training en-us The challenge for security leaders is no longer simply blocking unwanted calls. The challenge for security leaders is no longer simply blocking unwanted calls. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102394 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102394-a-cisos-guide-to-robocall-mitigation-applying-mitre-att-and-ck-to-voice-based-threats jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) A candidate’s background and career level by themselves do not forecast results. A candidate’s background and career level by themselves do not forecast results.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102383 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102383-identifying-government-leaders-who-will-succeed-in-corporate-security A discussion on how much thought leadership contribution is too much. A discussion on how much thought leadership contribution is too much.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102382 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102382-can-thought-leadership-erode-leadership-credibility algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) The University of Michigan-Flint’s Department of Public Safety was named the Voices for Children Advocacy Center’s 2026 Service Organization of the Year. The University of Michigan-Flint’s Department of Public Safety was named the Voices for Children Advocacy Center’s 2026 Service Organization of the Year.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/102362 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:35:27 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/102362-um-flint-department-of-public-safety-honored-for-fostering-community-trust As AI becomes more deeply embedded in security workflows, organizations face a new challenge: determining whether their teams are prepared to use it effectively. As AI becomes more deeply embedded in security workflows, organizations face a new challenge: determining whether their teams are prepared to use it effectively.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102377 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102377-why-ctfs-are-becoming-a-critical-measure-of-ai-readiness jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) Finding the right cultural fit can be central to succeeding in a new security position. Finding the right cultural fit can be central to succeeding in a new security position.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102274 Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102274-cultural-fit-decides-if-you-will-thrive-in-a-new-security-role In this episode of Lock It Down with Security Magazine, Editor-in-Chief Rachelle Blair-Frasier speaks with Frank Rojas, Business Development Manager for Hospitality and Gaming at Traka, and Dre Perkins, VP of US Strategic Key Accounts for Vingcard. In this episode of Lock It Down with Security Magazine, Editor-in-Chief Rachelle Blair-Frasier speaks with Frank Rojas, Business Development Manager for Hospitality and Gaming at Traka, and Dre Perkins, VP of US Strategic Key Accounts for Vingcard.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102303 Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102303-credential-management-in-high-turnover-environments Security relies heavily on frameworks, music reminds us that leadership is also performance. Security relies heavily on frameworks, music reminds us that leadership is also performance.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102273 Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102273-security-leadership-has-a-soundtrack If your people are running, hiding, or fighting, the prevention window has already closed. If your people are running, hiding, or fighting, the prevention window has already closed.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102302 Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102302-why-most-workplace-violence-prevention-starts-too-late Today’s hiring shortcut is tomorrow’s talent shortage. Today’s hiring shortcut is tomorrow’s talent shortage. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/102299 Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/102299-the-bench-youll-need-in-three-years-depends-on-decisions-you-make-now When CISOs, CIOs, and other cyber leaders approach the board, they often run into a familiar problem: the C-suite doesn’t speak their language. When CISOs, CIOs, and other cyber leaders approach the board, they often run into a familiar problem: the C-suite doesn’t speak their language. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/102288 Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/102288-cybersecurity-professionals-need-to-think-like-business-leaders jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) Building a culture where your best security people choose your organization is key. Building a culture where your best security people choose your organization is key.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102218 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102218-security-career-or-security-blanket-turning-fearful-staying-into-commitment Security leaders discuss taking over leadership after an underperforming leader. Security leaders discuss taking over leadership after an underperforming leader.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102217 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102217-succeeding-an-underwhelming-leader algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Bruce McIndoe provides actionable steps for bridging siloes. Bruce McIndoe provides actionable steps for bridging siloes.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102240 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102240-why-bridging-siloes-doesnt-need-to-be-complicated algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Security magazine talks with a CISO about how cyber professionals can advance their careers. Security magazine talks with a CISO about how cyber professionals can advance their careers.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102214 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102214-advance-your-cybersecurity-career How to modernize risk management when software creation becomes broadly distributed. How to modernize risk management when software creation becomes broadly distributed.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/102234 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/102234-democratized-software-democratized-risk-whos-accountable-when-everyone-codes Every cyber incident also creates a communication challenge that directly affects stakeholder confidence. Every cyber incident also creates a communication challenge that directly affects stakeholder confidence.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102202 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102202-stakeholder-confidence-in-the-age-of-digital-threats-pr-as-a-security-asset Training programs provide essential baseline knowledge, but training alone does not make someone proficient. Training programs provide essential baseline knowledge, but training alone does not make someone proficient. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102200 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102200-beyond-the-certificate-why-real-expertise-in-investigative-interviewing-comes-from-practice algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Security magazine talks with Luke Norris, Co-Founder and CEO of Kamiwaza, about “the mosaic effect” and how AI is shaping it today. Security magazine talks with Luke Norris, Co-Founder and CEO of Kamiwaza, about “the mosaic effect” and how AI is shaping it today. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102186 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102186-breaking-down-the-mosaic-effect algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Scott McHugh, Program Executive, Institute for Homeland Security at Sam Houston State University, discusses what it takes to be a great CSO or CISO in the modern age. Scott McHugh, Program Executive, Institute for Homeland Security at Sam Houston State University, discusses what it takes to be a great CSO or CISO in the modern age.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102171 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102171-what-does-it-take-to-be-an-outstanding-cso-or-ciso What happens when stepping into the shadow of a seemingly irreplaceable predecessor. What happens when stepping into the shadow of a seemingly irreplaceable predecessor.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102193 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102193-succeeding-a-legendary-leader While we have AI models that hallucinate, threat actors have an asymmetric advantage. While we have AI models that hallucinate, threat actors have an asymmetric advantage.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/102180 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/102180-the-ai-efficacy-asymmetry-problem jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) Build meaningful insights from relationships with other security leaders. Build meaningful insights from relationships with other security leaders.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102176 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102176-is-crowdsourcing-your-security-plan-a-career-risk Some may consider the use of force in security to be a challenging discussion, but it must be had in order to improve functionally and ethically. Some may consider the use of force in security to be a challenging discussion, but it must be had in order to improve functionally and ethically.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102161 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102161-discussing-use-of-force-in-security-a-challenging-discussion In today’s era of well-designed social engineering attacks, threat actors often develop new ways to leverage existing attack methods. In today’s era of well-designed social engineering attacks, threat actors often develop new ways to leverage existing attack methods. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102156 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102156-the-great-security-culture-shift-building-a-proactive-defense-in-an-era-of-advanced-threats-and-social-engineering Effective de-escalation training includes these four main focus points. Effective de-escalation training includes these four main focus points.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102131 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102131-implementing-meaningful-de-escalation-training-in-your-security-program algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Security magazine talks with Ha Hoang, CIO of Commvault, about how the modern cybersecurity talent landscape is shaping how the industry works. Security magazine talks with Ha Hoang, CIO of Commvault, about how the modern cybersecurity talent landscape is shaping how the industry works. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102130 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102130-why-traditional-upskilling-strategies-fall-short-in-cybersecurity jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) While cybersecurity is vital, it is only one piece of the larger security puzzle. While cybersecurity is vital, it is only one piece of the larger security puzzle.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102117 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102117-critical-thinking-erosion-a-hidden-threat-to-security-career-resilience The six-phase playbook of how romance scams actually work. The six-phase playbook of how romance scams actually work. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/102124 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:00:07 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/102124-valentines-day-2026-inside-the-industrial-scale-romance-scam-economy Organizations can think about executive protection in three simple steps: assess, design and then deliver. Organizations can think about executive protection in three simple steps: assess, design and then deliver.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/102097 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/102097-how-to-safeguard-executives-through-proactive-planning-and-managing-online-presence