Cybersecurity professionals are far more likely to hold vendor-specific certificates than certifications from a vendor-neutral association or standards-based organization, according to the (ISC)² Cybersecurity Career Pursuers Study. But when asked which qualifications they would recommend to cybersecurity newcomers, professionals tend to prioritize vendor-neutral credentials.

With more than 4,000 ransomware attacks occurring daily since the start of 2016 according to The U.S. Department of Justice, every company of every size, every network stack and every infrastructure deployment is a potential target.

Active shooter protocols, security officer training and top 2013 predictions are the most popular articles this week for SecurityMagazine.com.

Hiring hackers and tough questions about smart camera purchases top this week's top articles in the Week in Review.

The Security 500 tops the most popular articles again this week, but workplace violence prevention and security officers still make the list.