cybersecurity
CEOS: CYBERSECURITY WILL BE A MAJOR CHALLENGE IN THE COMING DECADE
This post was originally published here by (ISC)² Management. Cybersecurity concerns remain top of mind for global CEOs as they weigh the challenges their organizations will face in the next five to 10 years. A new report by global management consultancy EY reveals that cybersecurity tops the list of concerns for CEOs, along with income […]
THE PARENT TRAP: LACK OF KNOWLEDGE HOLDS CHILDREN BACK FROM CYBERSECURITY CAREERS
This post was originally published here by (ISC)² Management. Parents can play an influential role in their children’s choice of careers but when it comes to cybersecurity, most parents have no advice to give. That’s because they really don’t know much, if anything, about the subject. A survey by cybersecurity training provider SANS Institute revealed that 63% of […]
Bad Cyber Security practices in 8 Government Agencies
Over 8 government agencies have been reported for practicing bad when it comes to following a cybersecurity protocol while handling data of US populace, thus exposing it to hackers. The report which was made public yesterday by US Senators Rob Portman and Tom Carper, the high ranking members and chairman of US Senate Permanent Subcommittee […]
WRITING CYBERSECURITY ARTICLES – SETTING UP YOUR WRITING PROCESS
This post was originally published here by (ISC)² Management. Writing can be one of those professional development win-win activities that not only brings joy to the person engaged in it, but also brings knowledge, value — and yes, in some cases even joy — to the reader. All of us remember reading a particularly well-crafted sentence and […]
CYBERSECURITY AWARDS FOR LEADING PROFESSIONALS
This post was originally published here by (ISC)² Management. Nominations are now open for the 2019 Information Security Leadership Awards Americas. The awards will be presented during a ceremony at (ISC)² Security Congresson Wednesday, October 30 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando and will be open to All-Access pass attendees. As this […]
CYBERSECURITY FALLS SHORT IN ORGANIZATIONS UNDERGOING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
This post was originally published here by (ISC)² Management. While C-level executives understand the need for cybersecurity as their organizations undergo digital transformation, they aren’t prioritizing it enough, according to a recent Deloitte report based on a survey of 500 executives. The report, “The Future of Cyber Survey 2019,” reveals a disconnect between organizational aspirations […]
ADDITIONAL RECOGNITION FOR CYBERSECURITY CERTIFICATIONS
This post was originally published here by (ISC)² Management . Following the signing of a Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) signed last year that confirms the American National Standards Institute’s (ANSI) standing as an internationally respected accrediting body with rigorous standards, all nine (ISC)² cybersecurity certifications are now recognized by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF). The MLA applies to IAF […]
U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ORDER AIMS TO BOLSTER FEDERAL CYBERSECURITY
This post was originally published here by (ISC)² Management. An Executive Order signed by United States President Donald Trump aims to grow the government’s cybersecurity capability, improve integration of the cybersecurity workforce between federal departments, and strengthen the skills of individual cybersecurity practitioners. The order, titled Executive Order on America’s Cybersecurity Workforce and signed by the president […]
HEAVY INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES GRAPPLE WITH CYBERSECURITY PROBLEMS
This post was originally published here by (ISC)² Management. Companies in heavy industrial industries such as mining, oil and gas, electricity and chemicals have become a major target for cybercrime. But securing these companies is complicated as they must not only protect their IT infrastructure but also their OT (operational technology) assets. Cybersecurity solutions and […]
Oracle Weblogic Servers are vulnerable to ransomware attacks
Cisco Talos security researchers have made a recent discovery that a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle Weblogic Servers is making them susceptible to ransomware attacks. Hackers are reported to be using the vulnerability to install a new strain of ransomware called Sodinokibi along with some versions of GandCrab ransomware. What’s astonishing in the recent discovery is […]
