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Growing Interest in Cybersecurity Careers Among Millennials

October 13, 2016

An increasing number of millennials are considering careers in cybersecurity, primarily because of increased awareness of cybersecurity issues.

Is Your Access Control System a Gateway for Hackers?

With access control systems being prime entry points to hacking IT and OT systems, security professionals need to stress protecting security systems.

Scott Lindley

October 11, 2016

Contactless card-based access control systems were developed to better protect facilities from unauthorized visitors, but it didn't take long for hackers to learn how to fool the system.

Assessing Cybersecurity Risk Through CISO and C-Suite Collaboration

Defining an organization's cybersecurity risk is a team effort.

Sean Curran David Chaddock

October 11, 2016

While an organization’s CISO focuses on cybersecurity, they depend on the C-suite to combine business operations and necessary security measures to find success.

Research Reveals Cybersecurity Profession at Risk

October 9, 2016

A study has revealed that nearly two-thirds (65%) of cybersecurity professionals struggle to define their career paths.

Computer Users Have ‘Security Fatigue’

October 7, 2016

A new from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) found that a majority of the typical computer users experienced security fatigue that often leads users to risky computing behavior at work and in their personal lives.

CompTIA Launches Campaign to Inspire Girls to Pursue Tech Jobs

October 5, 2016

Early interaction with technology, more information about job opportunities and support from parents and role models are among the actions that will encourage more girls to consider tech as a career option, according to CompTIA.

Fourth Annual Data Breach Study: Planning Does Not Equal Preparedness

October 5, 2016

Findings from an annual Ponemon study on data breaches showed that while more companies have plans in place, they still lack confidence and are failing to take crucial steps as part of the preparedness process, preventing them from being truly ready for a real life data breach incident.

The Top 15 Countries for Safe Data Storage

October 3, 2016

Switzlerand and Singapore are the respective best and second best nations on earth for safe data storage.

Global Cybersecurity Market to See Significant Growth in APAC, Latin America

Kylie Bull

October 1, 2016

While the U.S. continues to dominate – with more than 80 percent share of the global market in 2015 – a recent report by Zion Market Research forecasts Asia Pacific and Latin American regions to experience considerable future growth in demand for cybersecurity solutions.

Training Exercise Held to Thwart Cyber-Enabled Human Trafficking

Kylie Bull

October 1, 2016

Enhancing the ability of law enforcement to investigate cyber-enabled human trafficking was the focus of a regional table-top exercise organized by the Rwanda National Police (RNP) and INTERPOL.