Cybercriminals are launching relentless attacks. The potential for breaches and exploitation has increased as the world has become more connected, raising an urgent question: Are we winning the fight against cybercriminals, or are we just sinking deeper into their grasp?
Organizations ranging from multinational corporations to government agencies and international nonprofits require cybersecurity expertise. These roles often include exciting opportunities for travel or relocation, making them an attractive path for professionals ready to take their careers global.
Patty Ryan, CISO at QuidelOrtho, didn’t begin her career in cybersecurity, but her commitment to transparency and trust has helped her bridge that gap. Faced with unexpected challenges, she relied on her strengths in communication to lead her team through complex shifts in the organization.
Helmut Spöcker, vice president and chief security officer of ECS partner management at SAP, shares his journey from the consulting business to security and his role at SAP. He advises new security leaders to focus on priority setting and effective decision-making.
With 75% of cybersecurity leaders facing the worst threat landscape they've seen and 90% reporting workforce shortages, emotional intelligence has become crucial for effective leadership and team retention, said Tara Wisniewski, EVP of advocacy, global markets and member engagement at ISC2.
As digital transformation continues to reshape industries, the convergence of operational technology and cybersecurity has emerged as a critical area of focus. But there's a noticeable gap in the workforce. Professionals who truly understand both OT and cybersecurity are in short supply.
ISC2’s 2024 Cybersecurity Workforce Study warns of a stagnant workforce, a growing skills gap and a shortage of 4.8 million cybersecurity professionals worldwide. Despite increasing demand, many organizations struggle to fill critical roles, hindered by budget constraints and skills shortages.
The STAR - Situation, Task, Action, Result - method is a widely used framework for answering behavioral interview questions. It allows job candidates to present their experiences in a structured way, making it easier for interviewers to understand their problem-solving skills and real-world impact.
The demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals, coupled with the rise in remote work, has led to an increase in fraudulent job postings targeting tech-savvy individuals. Learn why this is so and how to protect yourself from deceptive schemes as you pursue a job in cybersecurity.
Social engineering, which involves manipulating individuals into sharing confidential data or performing actions that compromise security, is a big threat. As organizations realize the importance of addressing human-centric security risks, the demand for social engineering defense experts will rise.
According to Fortinet's latest Global Skills Gap Report, 90% of organizations experiencing a breach in the past year can partially attribute the incident to a lack of cyber skills. Fortinet's Rob Rashotte offers insight on the report and tips for tackling the skills shortage and minimizing enterprise risk.
The cybersecurity field offers numerous opportunities to specialize and deepen your expertise in niche areas. Here are some sophisticated niches that offer advanced career paths for midlevel professionals and some avenues you can pursue to gain experience while building your portfolio and skills.
What kind of people do cybersecurity for a living? In the past, there was a formula potential practitioners followed, but today there are many ways to get into the field and having people from diverse backgrounds is valued. The Curry brothers discuss the cybersecurity profession.
U.S. federal agencies struggle to recruit and retain the next generation of cybersecurity talent, officials testified Wednesday, despite a range of initiatives meant to attract a diverse array of skills and perspectives to the cyber workforce.
The journey to securing a career in cybersecurity can often feel daunting, and the job hunt can be frustrating. But learning to understand the current cybersecurity job market and industry trends can help you achieve your career goals more efficiently.
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