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 This white paper explores the “accountability gap” between cyber incident detection and forensic investigation and why closing that gap is increasingly important for regulatory, insurance, legal, and business requirements. This white paper explores the “accountability gap” between cyber incident detection and forensic investigation and why closing that gap is increasingly important for regulatory, insurance, legal, and business requirements.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102628 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102628-the-accountability-gap-why-organizations-must-prove-what-happened-after-a-cyber-breach algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Security magazine speaks with Ron Zayas, Chief Executive Officer at Ironwall by Incogni, about the risks associated with online, publicly accessible information. Security magazine speaks with Ron Zayas, Chief Executive Officer at Ironwall by Incogni, about the risks associated with online, publicly accessible information.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102603 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102603-improving-security-training-to-adapt-to-modern-phishing-schemes algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) A conversation about how ransomware is evolving — and how organizations can stay ahead. A conversation about how ransomware is evolving — and how organizations can stay ahead. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102593 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102593-staying-ahead-of-the-ransomware-industry Cybersecurity must evolve with AI, and the time to redesign is now. Cybersecurity must evolve with AI, and the time to redesign is now.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/102597 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/102597-redesigning-security-architecture-in-the-agentic-ai-era In an emergency, there’s no time for delay. Notifying everyone in a timely manner can help prevent further damage when a crisis occurs. In an emergency, there’s no time for delay. Notifying everyone in a timely manner can help prevent further damage when a crisis occurs.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102525 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102525-where-mass-notification-makes-the-biggest-difference When I was in high school, students joked that you got 200 points on the SAT simply for writing your name. True or not, it captured an important idea: your name got you into the game but didn't distinguish you from anyone else. When I was in high school, students joked that you got 200 points on the SAT simply for writing your name. True or not, it captured an important idea: your name got you into the game but didn't distinguish you from anyone else.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102523 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102523-the-leadership-test-you-dont-know-youre-taking algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Listen to Diana Kelley, CISO at Noma Security, explain how organizations can safely implement AI. Listen to Diana Kelley, CISO at Noma Security, explain how organizations can safely implement AI. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102508 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102508-hype-vs-reality-what-organizations-need-to-know-before-using-ai What Las Vegas 2026 taught about identity and privilege. What Las Vegas 2026 taught about identity and privilege.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/102504 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:15:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/102504-hacker-summer-camp-is-a-defenders-education Recently, a well-meaning LinkedIn colleague posted a “wheel of privilege” exercise. Recently, a well-meaning LinkedIn colleague posted a “wheel of privilege” exercise.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102469 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102469-wheel-and-spoke-too-soon jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) Your LinkedIn presence is often the first leadership meeting you will never know you had.< Your LinkedIn presence is often the first leadership meeting you will never know you had.<

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102466 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102466-make-linkedin-work-for-your-security-career Security leaders discuss the importance of advisory boards in the industry. Security leaders discuss the importance of advisory boards in the industry.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102446 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102446-the-hidden-power-of-advisory-boards jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) Convergence is no longer just an organizational idea; it can be a personal career strategy. Convergence is no longer just an organizational idea; it can be a personal career strategy.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102445 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102445-convergence-as-a-security-career-edge 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