Why Security Skills Should Be Taught, Not Hired
To alleviate the cybersecurity hiring gap, CISOs should look to tap new pools of talent in adjacent industries and help new hires develop their security skills through thorough, regular training.
Class Is in Session: Improving Cybersecurity Awareness in the Education Sector
The education industry faces a security crisis, one that goes beyond protecting the classrooms and hallways. IT professionals in the education sector see cybersecurity as their top priority, consistently ranking it as their No. 1 concern. However,...
How to Build a Corporate Culture of Cyber Awareness
The key to creating a culture of cyber awareness is to start small, set achievable goals and help employees understand how enterprise security affects their own privacy.
Women in Security: Perspectives on Inclusion, Issues and Progress From the RSA Conference 2018
At the RSA Conference 2018, industry leaders gathered to discuss issues surrounding women in security, including the key role of female IT professionals in closing the cybersecurity skills gap.
100 Percent of Web Applications Vulnerable to Attack Despite Big Spending on Global Security Services
One-hundred percent of web applications are vulnerable to attack, despite analyst predictions that global security services spending will reach $96 billion in 2018.
Twenty-Seven Percent of Employees Fail Social Engineering Test, Suggesting Need for Better Cybersecurity Training
According to a recent study, 27 percent of employees failed to respond appropriately to a simulated phishing exercise, underscoring the need for better cybersecurity training.
How Effective Is Security Awareness Training for Threat Prevention?
Employees represent the first line of defense against cyberthreats, and effective security awareness training is more crucial than ever given the volatility and sophistication of the threat landscape.
Five Surprising Reasons to Invest in Better Security Training
Security training programs should go beyond the basics and address why phishing attacks, social engineering schemes and other insider threats impact employees personally.
A Letter From the Future: It’s January 2019 and Hackers Are Stealing Your Data
It's January 2019 and cybercriminals are stealing your customer data. How will you use AI to execute your incident response plan and master the basics to avoid future incidents?
Two-Thirds of Organizations Struggle to Find Professionals With Necessary Cybersecurity Skills, Survey Reveals
A recent survey found that two-thirds of organizations struggle to find qualified professionals with the necessary cybersecurity skills to adequately protect their systems.