Data Protection November 5, 2024

Skills shortage directly tied to financial loss in data breaches

2 min read - The cybersecurity skills gap continues to widen, with serious consequences for organizations worldwide. According to IBM’s 2024 Cost Of A Data Breach Report, more than half of breached organizations now face severe security staffing shortages, a whopping 26.2% increase from the…

Artificial Intelligence October 30, 2024

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 5 new AI skills cyber pros need

4 min read - The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries, including cybersecurity, has sparked a sense of urgency among professionals. As organizations increasingly adopt AI tools to bolster security defenses, cyber professionals now face a pivotal question: What new skills do…

Intelligence & Analytics April 28, 2023

Why people skills matter as much as industry experience

4 min read - As the project manager at a large tech company, I always went to Jim when I needed help. While others on my team had more technical expertise, Jim was easy to work with. He explained technical concepts in a way…

CISO September 12, 2022

Survey connects cybersecurity skills gap to increase in breaches

2 min read - The skills gap in cybersecurity isn’t a new concern. But, new research revealed in Fortinet’s 2022 Cybersecurity Skills Gap report confirmed what many experts have assumed. The skills gap increased risk and was likely the direct cause of at least…

CISO October 26, 2021

Your Liberal Arts Degree Gives You the Skills for a Cybersecurity Career

4 min read - Many people don’t realize a liberal arts degree opens the doors for a wide range of careers. That includes careers in cybersecurity. And with the skills gap and the number of available jobs, there is clearly a demand out there.…

CISO October 21, 2021

Non-Traditional Cybersecurity Career Paths: Entering the Industry

8 min read - There are lots of ways organizations can work to address the cybersecurity skills gap. Working with young people, providing skilling for students and implementing zero trust helps. So does amplifying gender diversity and promoting respect in the workplace. Organizations can…

Cloud Security October 1, 2021

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: It’s Time to Ditch the Fear

7 min read - Cybersecurity awareness month is here. Each year, it’s important to explore any new tactics the industry can leverage to raise awareness. The threat landscape is evolving and expanding too quickly for us to keep up. So, we can’t afford to…