Cybersecurity News

How Your Cybersecurity Staffing Can Survive the Baby Boomer Exodus

November 2, 2017

When it comes to the cybersecurity talent shortage, an already troublesome situation is getting worse: The shortage is expected to grow to 1.8 million employees by 2022, which is 20 percent greater than a forecast from 2015, according to the 2017 Global Information Security Workforce Study.

Why You Should Hire Those Who Have Served as Your Next CISO

Mac McMillan

November 2, 2017

The military has produced many incredible leaders and accomplished business people who have made many noteworthy and life-changing contributions to corporate America. These individuals took what they learned in the military with them into civilian life and their corporate careers.

2017 Security 500: Backing the Business’s Reputation

Welcome to the 2017 Security 500 report with the top 10 trends that Security 500 survey respondents have identified as risks to their enterprise’s reputation and brand.

Diane Ritchey

November 1, 2017

This year’s Security 500 report offers 10 security risks to your enterprise’s reputation, as ranked by you in your Security 500 survey responses, in addition to how one CSO is mitigating them in his enterprise.

Cultivate Your Next Cybersecurity Team Security Magazine November 2017

Cultivating Your Next Cybersecurity Team

Diane Ritchey

November 1, 2017

Cybersecurity talent investment has gone through the roof in recent years: Universities are announcing cybersecurity degrees programs, Facebook is open sourcing its Capture the Flag competition platform that teaches developers about cybersecurity, Cisco has launched a $10 million scholarship to tackle the cybersecurity talent shortage and more. Yet, it’s still not enough.

Traveling with Technology Security Magazine November 2017

Traveling with Technology: An Information Security Guide

Steven Chabinsky

November 1, 2017

Traveling abroad with technology brings with it certain risks and may subject you to government surveillance in ways that are different from domestic travel. According to the FBI, you shouldn’t expect privacy in most countries outside the United States. Your data is less secure when you travel.

Phishing: The Scary Clown of Cybersecurity

Gary Davis

October 31, 2017

Much like the It (the clown), phishing goes by many names, has become much more adept at preying on the hopes and fears of individuals, and is growing rapidly as criminals learn which techniques are most effective.

Almost Half of Businesses Have Plans to Outsource IT Security

October 31, 2017

A new survey has found that four out of every five businesses across the US and UK will change how they deal with security in the coming 12 months.

CompTIA Updates its Security+ Certification Exam

October 30, 2017

CompTIA has updated its CompTIA Security+ certification exam to reflect the changing and expanding responsibilities of cybersecurity professionals.

A Guide to Effective Network Penetration Testing

Uladzislau Murashka

October 27, 2017

Do you want to discover vulnerabilities before a hacker exploits them? Are you already aware of network vulnerabilities, but need an authority to testify that your network security needs additional investments?