CISO December 19, 2017

Cybersecurity Skills Wanted: Investigative and Analytical Minds, Lifelong Learners, Protectors and Consultants

3 min read - To keep up with the growing shortage of cybersecurity skills, companies are looking to tap new sources of talent, such as students and new collar workers.

Incident Response December 7, 2017

Inside the IBM X-Force Command Advanced Persistent Threat CTF Competition

5 min read - At IRISSCON 2017, 48 contestants across 12 teams battled it out in a free-for-all CTF competition to test their hacking, defending and forensics skills.

Artificial Intelligence December 5, 2017

Infusing New Perspectives Into the Cybersecurity Workforce With a New Collar Approach

3 min read - A great way to bolster the dwindling cybersecurity workforce is to hire professionals who lack technical degrees but offer fresh perspectives.

CISO November 21, 2017

Quit Your Day Job: Filling the Cybersecurity Skills Gap With Freelance Security Professionals

3 min read - Hiring freelancers can help companies close the cybersecurity skills gap, reduce overhead and infuse a fresh perspective into the organizational culture.

Government November 10, 2017

IBM Taps Veterans for Cybersecurity Talent

2 min read - IBM is embracing the idea that retired military personnel can help fill the cyber skills gap and serve as leaders in the security industry.

CISO November 10, 2017

Boots on the Ground: New Collar Careers Bring Military Veterans to the Cybersecurity Battlefield

3 min read - Military veterans are prime candidates for new collar careers in cybersecurity because leadership and incident response are built into their training.

CISO November 9, 2017

Overcoming Common Roadblocks on Your Digital Transformation Journey

4 min read - Companies that impact cultural change, keep their systems up to date and retain cyber talent have a leg up when it comes to digital transformation.

October 30, 2017

IBM Scholarship Boosts Female Attendance at Hacker Halted Conference

2 min read - IBM sponsored 460 women to attend this year's Hacker Halted conference in an effort to promote inclusion and diversity in the cybersecurity industry.

CISO October 27, 2017

It Takes All Kinds: Identifying New Sources of Cybersecurity Talent

2 min read - Companies struggling to cope with the IT skills gap can find cybersecurity talent in unlikely places, such as hacking competitions and the armed forces.

CISO October 26, 2017

Unexpectedly Useful Skills for Careers in Cybersecurity

3 min read - Seemingly unrelated skills — such as untangling yarn, herding cats and cataloging toys — can benefit people looking to start careers in cybersecurity.