Information assurance is a topic atop many agendas these days, starting with the president's own cybersecurity initiative. But what is the state of information assurance education?
Dr. Eugene Spafford of Purdue University is one of the icons of security education, and in this exclusive interview he...
Social networking. Cyberbullying. Identity theft.
There are myriad threats to children as they explore their online universe. And to counter these threats is Safe and Secure Online, a new interactive presentation that brings information security professionals into classrooms to give sound advice to 11-14-year-old...
When Foote Partners, the Florida-based management consultancy, released its 2009 IT Skills Trends Report Update, three of the top 10 certifications were Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) offerings by the SANS Institute, specializing in computer security training and professional certification through...
Jobs in information security -- including architects, analysts and administrators with hot skills and competencies -- are among the IT opportunities offering the most employment security in the current economy.
This is the news from Foote Partners, LLC, a Florida-based research consultancy that focuses on IT...
The economy has been down, but job opportunities are up for information security professionals with the right skills.
This is the posture of David Foote, CEO and chief research officer of Foote Partners, an IT workforce research firm.
Ten years ago, the National Security Agency (NSA) started up the Centers of Academic Excellence program to encourage stronger information assurance programs at colleges and universities. Initially, there were 7 designated CAE schools.
Today, the ranks have swollen to over 100 CAE-designated schools, and information...
Ten years ago, the National Security Agency (NSA) started up the Centers of Academic Excellence program to encourage stronger information assurance programs at colleges and universities. Initially, there were 7 designated CAE schools.
Today, the ranks have swollen to over 100 CAE-designated schools, and information...
Information security - it's now a major national priority, and it's also the subject of a new Master's of Science program at East Stroudsburg University. This unique, online graduate program debuts on Aug. 31, and in an exclusive interview ESU professor N. Paul Schembari discusses:
The program's unique...
Steve Katz was the world's first CISO, and he has unique insight on the information security profession - how it's developed and where it's headed.
In an exclusive interview, Katz discusses:
How the information security role has evolved;
Which trends are changing the role;
The skillsets necessary for today's...
There are more opportunities than ever for skilled information security professionals.
This is the belief of Gerald Masson, Director of Johns Hopkins University Information Security Institute, and in an exclusive interview he discusses:
Job prospects for information security professionals in the public and...
"Jobless recovery." That's one term used by observers to describe today's economy. It means that the economy is slowly improving, but without the corresponding growth in hiring and new job creation.
Because of the economic conditions, risks to organizations - from the inside and out - are at a critical high. Risk managers at public and private organizations are forced to make careful decisions on how to invest scarce resources.
In an exclusive interview, Joe Restoule, President of the Risk and Insurance...
Despite the recession and record job losses, information security remains a top concern for public and private sector organizations. But what can security professionals do to protect their careers and be considered for these jobs?
In an exclusive interview, Pat Myers, chair of (ISC)2, discusses:
Top security and...
Interview with Jody Westby, Adjunct Distinguished Fellow at CyLab and CEO at Global Cyber Risk
At a time when risks are high and consumer confidence is low, corporate boards of directors aren't paying nearly enough attention to information security and cyber threats.
This is the key takeaway from a new Carnegie...
Workplace violence - it's one of the most common but least understood risks to all organizations.
From robberies gone awry to bullies in the workplace to domestic anger spilling over from home, the financial institution is rife for violent situations. In this interview, Kim Matlon, COO of R&A Crisis Management...
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