What skills should aspiring information security workers possess and work on? What certifications can come in handy more than others? What strategies should organizations employ to develop a well-staffed cybersecurity team? Where should they look for talent? What advice do those already working in the field have for those who want to enter it? (ISC)² […]
When Pindrop surveyed security and fraud professionals across vital sectors including banking and healthcare, we discovered hundreds of teams that had made heroic efforts to continue operating in the face of huge obstacles. We were also reminded of the many ways that fraud threatens businesses and individuals facing turmoil. Spikes in call volume left contact […]
Many thought leaders have approached the skills shortage from a cumulative perspective. They ask “How on Earth can companies afford to keep re-training their teams for the latest cyber-threats?” The challenge, to them, emanates from the impracticalities of entry level training becoming obsolete as new challenges emerge. Of course, the question of ongoing training is […]
Our community – that is, technologists, mathematicians and information assurance professionals – has generally adapted well to changes in the technology landscape. At the start of the Cold War, the western security apparatus sought to understand the actions of their adversaries by intercepting radio signals bouncing off the ionosphere and analyzing the messages they carried. […]
In a climate where remote work became more prevalent—and in some cases, mandatory—those citing “limited remote work possibilities” as a reason for leaving their cybersecurity role saw a six-percentage point decline (45%) compared to the year before. Though the cybersecurity workforce was mainly spared the pandemic devastation experienced by other sectors, the survey found that […]
If cybersecurity is a new concept for the business, first take the necessary steps to follow best practises, as set out by the NIST Cybersecurity framework, as a minimum. Furthermore, to enhance the organisation’s overall security maturity, there are 4 key categories that need to be addressed: cyber strategy and risk, network security, endpoint security, and […]
“One of the biggest challenges we have in cybersecurity is an acute lack of market awareness about what cybersecurity jobs entail,” said Clar Rosso, CEO of (ISC)². “There are wide variations in the kinds of tasks entry-level and junior staff can expect. Hiring organizations and their cybersecurity leadership need to adopt more mature strategies for building teams. […]
The year 2020 broke all records when it came to data lost in breaches and sheer numbers of cyber-attacks on companies, government, and individuals. In addition, the sophistication of threats increased from the application of emerging technologies such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and 5G, and especially from greater tactical cooperation among hacker groups and […]
Consumers seem somehow unable or unwilling to protect themselves. But our research reveals an interesting knock-on effect from this: consumers welcome organizations who take the security initiative – and actively move their business to them. Good security is good for business This situation is a huge opportunity for organizations to make security a differentiator. Our research reveals […]
Regular Naked Security readers will know we’re huge fans of Alan Turing OBE FRS. He was chosen in 2019 to be the scientist featured on the next issue of the Bank of England’s biggest publicly available banknote, the bullseye, more properly Fifty Pounds Sterling. (It’s called a bullseye because that’s the tiny, innermost circle on a dartboard, also known as […]
he Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau on March 12 identified five Chinese companies they said posed a threat to U.S. national security. These companies are: Huawei Technologies Co., ZTE Corp., Hytera Communications Corp., Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co. and Dahua Technology Co. The declaration, according to the FCC, is in accordance […]
Today’s world uses the information for a variety of purposes. City officials install traffic signals with traffic movement information, and accounting professionals use revenue and expenditure information to calculate annual earnings. So, experts established different domains intending to secures information. Such domains are Information security, Cybersecurity, and Ethical hacking. more on: Information Security VS Cybersecurity VS Ethical […]
Luke Irwin Organisations have had to overcome countless challenges during the pandemic, but one that has continued to cause headaches is IT security for home workers. A remote workforce comes with myriad dangers, with employees relying on their home networks – and sometimes their own devices – and without the assurance of a member of […]
When Rinki Sethi heard that her 7th grade daughter applied to take a technology innovation class as an elective, she was thrilled. Sethi, who joined Twitter in September as its chief information security officer, said one of her passions is getting more young women interested in technology. But when her daughter found out that she […]
A comprehensive guide to getting started in cybersecurity
However, Espinosa’s hard-earned experience is not simply limited to the boardroom. In his latest book, ‘The Smartest Person in the Room: The Root Cause and New Solution for Cybersecurity’, Espinosa shares his decades of experience in the fast-paced world of IT Security. The decades of combined experience can practically be felt dripping through the pages as […]
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During the recent video conference of the members of the European Council (25-26 February 2021), NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg highlighted the importance to define a strategy to boost defense and security. “We want to act more strategically, to defend our interests and to promote our values.” said Charles Michel, President of the European Council. “We will step […]
