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SECURITY HEADLINES: WEEKEND WARRIORS, SIM SWAPPING AND MORE
This post was originally published here by (ISC)². In what passes for a quiet week in the cybersecurity space, here are some of the top security headlines for the week of July 11, 2017: According to the Economic Times, cyber insurance companies haven’t been hit with claims from the summer’s cyberattacks – yet. “It would only […]
SECURITY HEADLINES: NOTPETYA AND THE MOST HACKABLE COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD
This post was originally published here by (ISC)² Management. From the continuing NotPetya attack to the most hackable countries in the world, here’s what made the top security headlines for the week of July 3, 2017: The Ukraine is scrambling to contain a new cyber threat after the ‘NotPetya’ attack, according to Reuters. Investigators are saying […]
CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION: MORE SECURE CLOUD
This post was originally published here by (ISC)² Management . Recently, the (ISC)² ThinkTank tackled the cloud. The webinar, “Security Practices for a More Secure Cloud,” featured panelists Kurt Hagerman, CISO of Armor, Raj Goel, CTO of Brainlink, and Keith Young, Info Security Officer of Montgomery County. Thank you to our panelists for sharing their expertise […]
BEING THE FLY ON THE WALL: THE LATEST OBSERVATIONS FROM THE (ISC)² MEMBER’S GDPR TASK FORCE
This post was originally published here by (ISC)² Management. By Yves Le Roux, CISSP, CISM, Co-Chair, Europe, Middle East and Africa Advisory Council (EAC) Recently our GDPR Task Force has found that despite efforts to prepare for the incoming regulation, many practitioners are finding that there is actually a lot more to do than originally anticipated, and are […]
LOOKING FOR CYBERSECURITY JOB? HEALTHCARE IS HIRING!
This post was originally published here by (ISC)² Management. While the projected 1.8 million cybersecurity workforce gap is a staggering number, the Global Information Security Workforce Study did reveal which sectors are most aggressively looking to address this talent shortfall. Healthcare, retail and manufacturing top the list of industries looking to increase their cybersecurity workforce by more […]
HOW CAN WE MAKE THE CYBERSECURITY PROFESSION AGILE?
This post was originally published here by (ISC)² Management. Two of the most pressing cybersecurity tasks of our time are the need to dramatically grow the size of the workforce, and to create one that is agile enough to keep up with the shifting sands of today’s business landscape. Infosec Europe’s keynote panel session “Building […]
WHAT WE LEARNED FROM THIS MONTH’S EUROPEAN GISWS REPORT
This post was originally published here by (ISC)² Management. What is the GISWS? Since its first release in 2004, the biennial (ISC)²® Global Information Security Workforce Study (GISWS) has been gauging the opinions of information security professionals; and in turn, providing detailed insights into the important trends and opportunities within this increasingly crucial profession. This […]
WEEKLY SECURITY HEADLINES: WANNACRY SPILLOVER, MICKEY MOUSE HACKED, DOCUSIGN PHISHING AND 560 MILLION PASSWORDS
This post was originally published here by (ISC)² Management. Not surprisingly, WannaCry remained top of mind last week. We’re sure you’re doing everything you can to patch your environment and prevent similar ransomware attacks in the future. Here are some WannaCry headlines (and other security news) that caught our eye last week. WannaCry Rolls On According to […]
THREE REASONS WHY CYBERSECURITY CERTIFICATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL
This post was originally published here by (ISC)² Management. Other than a college degree, how can you validate your knowledge and skills? Certifications represent a way for professionals to validate their knowledge and expertise, as well as a path for continued education and professional development. But what about value? Why are cybersecurity certifications essential today? […]
WHAT TO SEE IN AUSTIN – SECURITY CONGRESS SESSIONS ANNOUNCED
THIS POST WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED BY (ISC)² Management WHAT TO SEE IN AUSTIN – SECURITY CONGRESS SESSIONS ANNOUNCED With less than 150 days until Security Congress, the full agenda has been released. Keynote speakers include Ben Makuch, national security reporter for VICE News, Donald W. Freese, deputy assistant director at the FBI, and Juliette Kayyem, […]
