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Review: CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor Practice Tests

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Review: CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor Practice Tests 2025-08-01 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor Practice Tests offers practical, domain-by-domain prep for the CISA exam, with hundreds of questions covering key objectives and real-world systems audit skills. About the authors Peter H. Gregory is a best-selling cybersecurity author, educator, keynote speaker, […]

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What Fortune 100s are getting wrong about cybersecurity hiring

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What Fortune 100s are getting wrong about cybersecurity hiring 2025-07-17 at 07:42 By Sinisa Markovic Many companies say they can’t find enough cybersecurity professionals. But a new report suggests the real problem isn’t a lack of talent, but how those jobs are structured and advertised. Expel’s 2025 Enterprise Cybersecurity Talent Index looked at more than

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Review: CompTIA Network+ Study Guide, 6th Edition

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Review: CompTIA Network+ Study Guide, 6th Edition 2025-05-22 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz If you’re planning to tackle the CompTIA Network+ certification (N10-009), chances are you’ve already come across the name Todd Lammle. A long-established authority in the networking and certification world, Lammle, along with co-author Jon Buhagiar, returns with the sixth edition of the

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A closer look at The Ultimate Cybersecurity Careers Guide

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A closer look at The Ultimate Cybersecurity Careers Guide 2025-03-27 at 16:48 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Kim Crawley, cybersecurity expert and Professor at the Open Institute of Technology, discusses her latest book, The Ultimate Cybersecurity Careers Guide. She shares insights on how aspiring professionals can break into the field and

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The U.S. Cyber Trust Mark set to launch

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The U.S. Cyber Trust Mark set to launch 2025-01-08 at 16:03 By Zeljka Zorz The White House has announced the launch of the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for consumer-grade internet-connected devices. “The White House launched this bipartisan effort to educate American consumers and give them an easy way to assess

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What’s more important when hiring for cybersecurity roles?

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What’s more important when hiring for cybersecurity roles? 2024-10-24 at 08:03 By Help Net Security When building a cybersecurity team, you likely asked yourself, “Should I focus on certifications or real-world skills?” And since you rarely encounter entry-level candidates who can hit the ground running, naturally, you’d consider a candidate with both. But that’s not

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Myths holding women back from cybersecurity careers

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Myths holding women back from cybersecurity careers 2024-10-22 at 06:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Dr Kathryn Jones, Head of School, Computer Science and Informatics at Cardiff University, discusses the challenges and misconceptions that deter women from pursuing careers in cybersecurity. Dr Jones also outlines the diverse skills, mentorship, and outreach

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Widening talent pool in cyber with on-demand contractors

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Widening talent pool in cyber with on-demand contractors 2024-10-10 at 08:01 By Help Net Security Filling roles within the cyber sector is an ongoing battle. The shortfall of workers risks creating a vicious cycle within existing cyber teams: With fewer team members to spread the workload on, you risk burning out security professionals. Many make

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Future-proofing cybersecurity: Why talent development is key

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Future-proofing cybersecurity: Why talent development is key 2024-09-24 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Jon France, CISO at ISC2, discusses cybersecurity workforce growth. He outlines organizations’ challenges, such as budget constraints and limited entry-level opportunities. France also points to the urgent need to upskill current employees and adopt inclusive hiring

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Managing exam pressure: Tips for certification preparation

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Managing exam pressure: Tips for certification preparation 2024-07-16 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Seth Hodgson, SVP of Engineering at Udemy, discusses effective study techniques for cybersecurity certification exams. Hodgson discusses the role of study groups, online forums, and professional networks in certification preparation and shares strategies for maintaining motivation

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How a GRC consultant passed the CISSP exam in six weeks

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How a GRC consultant passed the CISSP exam in six weeks 2024-05-14 at 08:01 By Help Net Security Ask any IT security professional which certification they would consider to be the “gold standard” in terms of prestige, credibility, or difficulty, and almost invariably they will answer: the CISSP. If an organization is seeking some peace

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How to prepare for the CISSP exam: Tips from industry leaders

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How to prepare for the CISSP exam: Tips from industry leaders 2024-05-06 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is the most widely recognized certification in the information security industry. CISSP certifies that an information security professional possesses extensive technical and managerial expertise for designing, engineering, and managing an organization’s

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eBook: Why CISSP?

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eBook: Why CISSP? 2024-04-15 at 14:16 By Help Net Security As new cyber threats emerge daily in our connected world, there’s never been a greater urgency for cybersecurity professionals than now. What can CISSP certification do for you? In the eBook, hear from cybersecurity experts on how certification: Gives you a seat at the table

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Key strategies for ISO 27001 compliance adoption

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Key strategies for ISO 27001 compliance adoption 2024-02-09 at 07:32 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Robin Long, founder of Kiowa Security, shares insights on how best to approach the implementation of the ISO/IEC 27001 information security standard. Long advises organizations to establish a detailed project roadmap and to book certification audits

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EU adopts first cybersecurity certification scheme for safer tech

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EU adopts first cybersecurity certification scheme for safer tech 2024-02-02 at 06:33 By Help Net Security The European Commission adopted the implementing regulation concerning the EU cybersecurity certification scheme on Common Criteria (EUCC). The outcome aligns with the candidate cybersecurity certification scheme on EUCC that ENISA drafted in response to a request issued by the

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Balancing cybersecurity with convenience and progress

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Balancing cybersecurity with convenience and progress 25/09/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Changing approaches to cybersecurity have led to slow but steady progress in defense and protection. Still, competing interests create a growing challenge for cybersecurity decision makers and practitioners, according to CompTIA. The state of cybersecurity Most business and technology professionals feel that

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Avoiding domain security risks when taking your business online

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Avoiding domain security risks when taking your business online 19/09/2023 at 07:06 By Help Net Security Unfortunately, as available domain extensions increase in variety (and uniqueness), so do security risks. In this Help Net Security video, Prudence Malinki, Head of Industry Relations at Markmonitor, discusses best practices enterprises should abide by when kickstarting their online

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The misconceptions preventing wider adoption of digital signatures

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The misconceptions preventing wider adoption of digital signatures 05/09/2023 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Thorsten Hau, CEO at fidentity, discusses the legal validity of qualified digital signatures, demonstrating their equivalence to handwritten signatures when backed by robust identity verification. Opting for certified providers that adhere to standards like eIDAS

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Unrealistic expectations exacerbate the cybersecurity talent shortage

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Unrealistic expectations exacerbate the cybersecurity talent shortage 25/08/2023 at 06:05 By Help Net Security Consumers believe today’s cybersecurity talent shortage is in large part due to limited exposure to the profession and a lack of cybersecurity education and training at a younger age within school systems, according to ThreatX. 90% of consumers polled say they

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Why cybersecurity is a blue-collar job

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Why cybersecurity is a blue-collar job 09/08/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security Cybersecurity has witnessed exponential growth in recent years, fueled by the increasing sophistication of cyber threats. As the demand for skilled professionals continues to surge, traditional approaches to education and job requirements are being challenged. In this article, I will explore the

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