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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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CISSP and CompTIA Security+ lead as most desired security credentials

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CISSP and CompTIA Security+ lead as most desired security credentials 2024-10-14 at 06:38 By Help Net Security 33.9% of tech professionals report a shortage of AI security skills, particularly around emerging vulnerabilities like prompt injection, according to O’Reilly. This highlights the need for specialized training as AI adoption continues to accelerate across industries. Critical skills

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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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41% concerned about job security due to skill gaps

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41% concerned about job security due to skill gaps 2024-09-25 at 06:31 By Help Net Security 35% of employees lack confidence that they have the skills required to succeed in their roles, according to Skillsoft. Additionally, 41% expressed concerns about job security due to gaps in their skills. Leadership skills rank highest for workplace success

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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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The cybersecurity workforce of the future requires diverse hiring practices

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The cybersecurity workforce of the future requires diverse hiring practices 2024-09-17 at 06:01 By Help Net Security The global cybersecurity workforce gap reached a new high with an estimated 4.8 million professionals needed to effectively secure organizations, a 19% year-on-year increase, according to ISC2. Despite the growing need for professionals, global workforce growth has slowed

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How to gamify cybersecurity preparedness

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How to gamify cybersecurity preparedness 2024-09-05 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Organizations’ preparedness and resilience against threats isn’t keeping pace with cybercriminals’ advancements. Some CEOs still believe that cybersecurity requires episodic intervention rather than ongoing attention. That isn’t the reality for many companies; cyber threat preparedness requires a concerted training effort, so cybersecurity teams

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How to start your cybersecurity career: Expert tips and guidance

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How to start your cybersecurity career: Expert tips and guidance 2024-08-05 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz As businesses strive to protect their data and privacy, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals continues to grow. This article provides expert advice to help you navigate the early stages of your cybersecurity career, offering practical tips and insights.

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How life sciences companies use AI to fill the cybersecurity skills gap

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How life sciences companies use AI to fill the cybersecurity skills gap 2024-08-05 at 06:31 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Beth Miller, Field CISO at Code42, highlights a significant trend: 73% of life sciences companies turn to AI to address the cybersecurity skills gap, surpassing adoption rates in other industries.

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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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Diversifying cyber teams to tackle complex threats

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Diversifying cyber teams to tackle complex threats 2024-07-10 at 08:01 By Help Net Security Technologies such as GenAI, ML and IoT are giving threat actors new tools that make it easier to target consumers and organizations. From Savvy Seahorse which lures victims into investment scams, to a self-replicating AI worm that uses the likes of

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Exploring the root causes of the cybersecurity skills gap

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Exploring the root causes of the cybersecurity skills gap 2024-07-09 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Koma Gandy, VP of Leadership and Business at Skillsoft, addresses the critical aspects of the cybersecurity skills gap, the need for diverse talent and continuous upskilling in areas like AI and cloud computing. Gandy

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Organizations change recruitment strategies to find cyber talent

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Organizations change recruitment strategies to find cyber talent 2024-07-08 at 06:01 By Help Net Security An estimated 4 million professionals are needed to fill the growing cybersecurity workforce gap, according to Fortinet. At the same time, Fortinet’s 2024 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report found that 70% of organizations indicated that the cybersecurity skills shortage creates

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The rise of SaaS security teams

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The rise of SaaS security teams 2024-06-17 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Hillary Baron, Senior Technical Director for Research at CSA, highlights that the recent surge in organizations establishing dedicated SaaS security teams is driven by significant data breaches involving widely used platforms. What motivated the recent surge in

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Preparing for a career in cybersecurity? Check out these statistics

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Preparing for a career in cybersecurity? Check out these statistics 2024-06-11 at 07:01 By Help Net Security This article includes excerpts from various reports that provide statistics and insights on cybersecurity jobs, skills shortages, and workforce dynamics. Lack of skills and budget slow zero-trust implementation Entrust | 2024 State of Zero Trust & Encryption Study

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The IT skills shortage situation is not expected to get any better

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The IT skills shortage situation is not expected to get any better 2024-05-17 at 07:31 By Help Net Security A growing IT skills shortage is impacting organizations in all industries and across all regions, according to IDC. In a recent IDC survey of North American IT leaders, nearly two thirds said that a lack of

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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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Securing the future through cybersecurity education

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Securing the future through cybersecurity education 2024-05-13 at 06:01 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security round-up, we present excerpts from previously recorded videos in which security experts talk about the cybersecurity talent shortage and the role STEM education can play in solving that problem. They also discuss actions needed to improve cybersecurity

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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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Making cybersecurity more appealing to women, closing the skills gap

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Making cybersecurity more appealing to women, closing the skills gap 2024-05-01 at 07:31 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Charly Davis, CCO at Sapphire, provides insights into the current challenges and barriers women face in the cybersecurity industry. Davis emphasizes the need for proactive strategies to attract diverse talent, improve mentorship opportunities,

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