Changing jobs or going after that promotion can be difficult, even in a field like cybersecurity where the demand for skilled professionals is high. Often, the biggest career challenge is not that advanced persistent threat or the zero-day vulnerability. It's what we call "mental malware."
Organizations are struggling to recruit defenders in the midst of the global skills shortage, while young people with talent for hacking are often lured down unethical paths. The Hacking Games is equipping Gen Z with the skills and ethical guidance to build meaningful cybersecurity careers.
Chuck Markarian’s career began with testing airplane components at Boeing. With a background in math and physical sciences, he leveraged his technical expertise and curiosity to transition into IT and eventually into security leadership. In this interview, he shares his journey and advice for others.
Open-source intelligence, commonly referred to as OSINT, is the collection, analysis and use of publicly available information from open sources. These sources include websites, social media, news articles, public records, forums and even multimedia content such as videos and photos.
More than 93% of organizations believe AI will be a permanent part of their strategies but only 30% say their current adoption levels give them a competitive edge. This gap stems from data, talent and operational challenges, said Brett Barton, vice president and global AI practice leader at Unisys.
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.
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