cybersecurity
CYBERSECURITY WORKFORCE STUDY: CERTIFICATIONS BOOST SALARIES BY AN AVERAGE OF $18,000
This post was originally published by (ISC)² Management. Almost two thirds of cybersecurity professionals (63%) currently are pursuing, or planning to pursue, security-related certifications, according to the (ISC)² 2020 Cybersecurity Workforce Study. Certifications deliver multiple benefits, including increased earning power and better career opportunities. Read more here: https://blog.isc2.org/isc2_blog/2021/01/cybersecurity-workforce-study-certifications-boost-salaries-by-an-average-of-18000.html Photo:blog.eccouncil.org
Joe Biden to invest $9 billion to strengthen North America Cybersecurity
US President Joe Biden, who is about to take charge on January 20th, 2021, is planning to pump in an investment of $9 billion to strengthen the Cybersecurity posture of North America in the international arena. The decision might have been influenced after the Solarigate data breach scandal was unveiled to the world by FireEye […]
Israel to build a Cybersecurity Headquarters serving manufacturers
Many companies based in Israel are facing immense cyber threats, the Manufacturers Association of Israel (MAI) has announced that they are going to build a Cybersecurity headquarters to deal with mounting cyber attacks. As industries in Israel are facing the threat of imminent attacks, the MAI that stands as a wholesome representation of Israel Industrialists […]
CYBERSECURITY CONSULTANT: ARE MORE CISSPS EMBRACING THE GIG ECONOMY?
This post was originally published by (ISC)² Management. The gig economy has grown rapidly in recent years and now includes more than one third of U.S. workers who describe themselves as consultants, freelancers or self-employed. It isn’t surprising then that 31% of organizations say that consultants and contractors are the top source they tap into […]
Halo Cloud Secure Now Supports Google Cloud Platform
This post was originally published by CloudPassage. CloudPassage Halo automates cloud security controls and compliance across servers, containers, and IaaS in any public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud environment. Halo’s extensive automation capabilities streamline and accelerate workflows between InfoSec and DevOps. And by using Halo’s patented microagent technology, customers have secured workloads and containers deployed on […]
Best Practice: Identifying And Mitigating The Impact Of Sunburst
This post was originally published bycheckpoint During the closing weeks of 2020 a Cyber Security attack became one of the main headline news stories of what had already been a news-rich year. Attributed to a campaign that began months earlier, the information security teams of government agencies and private organizations quickly shifted their focus to […]
Atlantica Digital and NanoLock Security Partner to Protect Tens of Millions of Smart Meters and Connected Devices in Italy and throughout Europe
New managed security service powered by the Israeli cybersecurity provider and operated by Atlantica and Atlantica CyberNext will secure connected devices across utilities, industrial, and other market verticals. Nitzanei Oz, Israel and Rome, Italy – December 2, 2020 – NanoLock Security, the market leader of ironclad protection for smart meters, IoT and connected edge devices, today announces […]
2020 (ISC)2 CYBERSECURITY WORKFORCE STUDY: SKILLS GAP NARROWS IN AN UNUSUAL YEAR
This post was originally published by (ISC)² Management. For the first time since (ISC)2 started tracking cybersecurity workforce numbers in 2004, we have seen a decrease in the skills gap, from 4.07 million in 2019 to 3.12 million. According to the 2020 (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, the workforce increased 25% from 2019 to a total of 3.5 […]
#ISC2CONGRESS: RECRUITER: COVID HAD A MINIMAL IMPACT ON THE CYBERSECURITY JOB MARKET
This post was originally published by (ISC)² Management. The COVID-19 pandemic delivered a serious blow to the global economy, but plenty of job opportunities remain in the cybersecurity field, according to Kris Rides, CEO of cybersecurity staffing company Tiro Security. There were cybersecurity layoffs, Rides said, but in much smaller numbers than in industries such […]
Two cybersecurity hygiene actions to improve your digital life in 2021
This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. It is that time of year again where we start planning resolutions for the coming year. A good start is putting cybersecurity on the top of the list whether you are a business or individual. According to a University of Maryland study, Hackers attack every 39 seconds, […]
