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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
IS YOUR SECURITY TEAM CLOUD READY?
This post was originally published by (ISC)² Management. Cloud services play a key role in the digital transformation and operation of today’s enterprises. Yet security teams are often left out of planning these initiatives, increasing the level of risk organizations will face. Security is an integral part of adopting cloud services, without being a barrier […]
SURVEY: CISSP IS THE MOST VALUABLE SECURITY CERTIFICATION FOR 2021
This post was originally published by (ISC)² Management. The (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification has won top marks from a 90,000-member LinkedIn community of cybersecurity professionals. The group selected the certification as the most valuable from a list of 50 leading cybersecurity industry certifications and courses. Read more here:https://blog.isc2.org/isc2_blog/2021/01/survey-cissp-is-the-most-valuable-security-certification-for-2021.html Photo: www.securitymagazine.com
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: WRITE FOR THE (ISC)² BLOG
This post was originally published by (ISC)² Management. With 2020 being a year unlike anyone expected, setting your resolutions and goals for 2021 can be a bit of a daunting task. Usually, we resolve to travel more, or spend more time with friends and family in the new year, but as we continue to navigate […]
SECURITY PREDICTIONS FOR 2021 FROM THE (ISC)² COMMUNITY OF SECURITY PROFESSIONALS (PART 1)
This post was originally published by (ISC)² Management. 2020 was a year of change. It changed the way that folks work and how they interact with each other. Wondering what 2021 might look like for information security professionals? This is the first in a series of posts where we will discuss what we believe 2021 […]
TOP WEBINARS OF 2020
This post was originally published by (ISC)² Management. This year presented us all with challenges we never could have expected. Our vacations were cancelled, our parties were virtual, and most of us started living at work. Isn’t that what working from home feels like sometimes? Read more here: https://blog.isc2.org/isc2_blog/2020/12/top-webinars-of-2020.html Photo:interasma.org
A RECIPE FOR AVOIDING SOFTWARE FAILURES
This post was originally published by (ISC)² Management. Have you ever baked something, only to see it fail due to the lack of a key ingredient? For instance, a cake will not rise if you add baking powder after you realize it was forgotten in the original ingredient list. The same is true for many […]
WORKFORCE STUDY: REVIEWING CYBERSECURITY’S PANDEMIC RESPONSE
This post was originally published by (ISC)² Management. In a year that presented so many challenges – a global pandemic, social unrest and an economic downturn – one success is worth noting: When cybersecurity professionals were called upon to secure remote environments in a hurry, they stepped up. Read more here:https://blog.isc2.org/isc2_blog/2020/12/workforce-study-reviewing-cybersecuritys-pandemic-response.html Photo:www.tdworld.com
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 […]
