Tag: skills
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How Art Appreciation Supplements Cybersecurity Skills
Using different parts of our brains gives us different perspectives on the world around us and approaches to the problems we face in security. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/how-art-appreciation-supplements-cybersecurity-skills
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Data deletion enters the ransomware chat
Ransomware remains one of the biggest cyber threats to companies today. In a survey by security provider Cohesity, 83% of respondents said they were affected by a ransomware attack in the first half of 2024. According to security experts, there is no relief in sight for 2025 either.But according to security provider G Data, an unsettling…
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Talent overlooked: embracing neurodiversity in cybersecurity
In cybersecurity, diverse perspectives help in addressing complex, emerging threats. Increasingly, there’s a push to recognize that neurodiversity brings significant value to cybersecurity. However, neurodiverse people frequently face systemic barriers that hinder their success in the field.Neurodiversity refers to the way some people’s brains work differently to the neurotypical brain. This includes autism, ADHD (attention…
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BlackBerry Highlights Rising Software Supply Chain Risks in Malaysia
Tags: access, ai, attack, breach, ceo, ciso, communications, compliance, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, espionage, finance, framework, government, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, iot, malware, mobile, monitoring, phishing, ransomware, regulation, resilience, risk, skills, software, strategy, supply-chain, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityIn 2024, BlackBerry unveiled new proprietary research, underscoring the vulnerability of software supply chains in Malaysia and around the world.According to the study, 79% of Malaysian organizations reported cyberattacks or vulnerabilities in their software supply chains during the past 12 months, slightly exceeding the global average of 76%. Alarmingly, 81% of respondents revealed they had…
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Whitepaper: 9 traits of effective cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow
The cyber world needs your expertise. But the security leaders of tomorrow require a broad set of skills that job experience alone does not arm you with. What do today’s … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/03/isc2-security-leaders-traits-whitepaper/
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APAC businesses face cyber onslaught
The Asia-Pacific region is a cyber security hotspot, enduring significantly more cyber attacks than the global average, with AI-powered threats and skills shortages exacerbating the problem First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366616636/APAC-businesses-face-cyber-onslaught
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Working in critical infrastructure? Boost your effectiveness with these cybersecurity certifications
Tags: attack, automation, awareness, china, cisa, communications, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, finance, germany, governance, government, healthcare, HIPAA, incident response, infrastructure, international, jobs, network, PCI, privacy, ransomware, resilience, risk, risk-management, russia, sans, service, skills, soc, supply-chain, technology, training, ukraine, update, warfareHybrid warfare between nation-states is imperilling critical infrastructure around the world, both physically and electronically. Since the start of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, hybrid cyber/physical attacks on satellite and communications, energy, transportation, water, and other critical sectors have spread across Europe and beyond.Chinese perpetrators are actively infiltrating telecommunications networks in the US and abroad, according to…
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6 Best Cybersecurity Training for Employees in 2025
Employee cybersecurity training equips staff with skills to recognize threats and practice safe online habits. Use these training courses to empower y… First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/products/cybersecurity-training/
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17 hottest IT security certs for higher pay today
Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, blockchain, business, ceo, cisa, ciso, cloud, communications, conference, container, control, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, finance, fortinet, google, governance, group, guide, hacker, incident response, infosec, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, jobs, monitoring, network, penetration-testing, privacy, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-management, skills, software, technology, threat, tool, training, windowsWith the New Year on the horizon, many IT professionals may be looking to improve their careers in 2025 but need direction on the best way. The latest data from Foote Partners may provide helpful signposts.Analyzing more than 638 certifications as part of its 3Q 2024 “IT Skills Demand and Pay Trends Report,” Foote Partners…
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Act fast to snuff out employee curiosity over ‘free’ AI apps
The word “free” has always tempted employees who are looking for an app or template to make their work easier. These days, combine “free” with “AI” and the lure is almost irresistible.Since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, free AI-themed apps have exploded. Unfortunately, some are created by threat actors. One of the latest…
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Overcoming legal and organizational challenges in ethical hacking
In this Help Net Security interview, Balázs Pózner, CEO at Hackrate, discusses the essential technical skills for ethical hackers and how they vary across different security … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/25/balazs-pozner-hackrate-ethical-hacking/
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Comic Agilé Mikkel Noe-Nygaard, Luxshan Ratnaravi #3131 PO Communication Skills
via the respected Software Engineering expertise of Mikkel Noe-Nygaard and the lauded Software Engineering / Enterprise Agile Coaching work of Luxshan Ratnaravi at Comic Agilé! Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2024/11/comic-agile-mikkel-noe-nygaard-luxshan-ratnaravi-3131-po-communication-skills/
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Prompt Injection and Data Disclosure Top OWASP’s List of Cyber Risks for GenAI LLM Apps
Tags: access, advisory, ai, application-security, attack, backup, best-practice, breach, cisa, cloud, computer, cve, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, exploit, extortion, firewall, framework, governance, government, group, guide, Hardware, incident, incident response, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, Internet, LLM, malicious, microsoft, mitigation, mitre, monitoring, network, nist, office, open-source, powershell, privacy, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-management, russia, service, skills, software, sql, strategy, supply-chain, tactics, technology, theft, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, windowsDon’t miss OWASP’s update to its “Top 10 Risks for LLMs” list. Plus, the ranking of the most harmful software weaknesses is out. Meanwhile, critical infrastructure orgs have a new framework for using AI securely. And get the latest on the BianLian ransomware gang and on the challenges of protecting water and transportation systems against…
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5 Best Cybersecurity Certifications to Get in 2025
Boost your career and job security with a cybersecurity certificate. Gain in-demand skills, access to high-paying roles, and protect vital information… First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/networks/cybersecurity-certifications/
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Tips for a successful cybersecurity job interview
Whether you’re looking to enhance your existing cybersecurity skills or just beginning your journey in the field, cybersecurity offers a wide range of career opportunities. If … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/13/cybersecurity-job-interview-questions-tips/
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Open Source Security Incidents Aren’t Going Away
Companies and organizations need to recognize the importance of investing in engineers who possess both the soft and hard skills required to secure open source software effectively. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/open-source-security-incidents-aren-t-going-away
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Vendor cyber skills gap threatens to underline MDR
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Europe’s largest local authority slammed for ‘poorest’ ERP rollout ever
Government-appointed commissioners say Birmingham severely lacked Oracle skills during disastrous implementation First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/08/birmingham_oracle_erp_rollout/
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Cybersecurity Job Market Stagnates, Dissatisfaction Abounds
The 2024 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study found that amid a tightening job market and dynamic cyber-threat environment, ongoing staffing and skills … First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/cybersecurity-job-market-stagnates-dissatisfaction-abounds
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MSPs must train to fill security skills gap
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Attackers Breach IT-Based Networks Before Jumping to ICS/OT Systems
SANS recently published its 2024 State of ICS.OT Cybersecurity report, highlighting the skills of cyber professionals working in critical infrastructure, budget estimates, and emerging technologies. The report also looked at the most common types of attack vectors used against ICT/OT networks. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/ics-ot-security/attackers-breach-network-provider-ot-ics-network
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Keep Learning or Keep Losing: There’s No Finish Line
Security Professionals Must Continually Hone Technical and Communication Skills In cybersecurity, there’s no such thing as done learning. The field’s dynamic nature – driven by rapid technological advances and evolving threats – demands that professionals stay adaptable and proactive. It’s essential for staying relevant, effective and prepared for what’s next. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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China’s Elite Cyber Corps Hone Skills on Virtual Battlefields
The nation leads in the number of capture-the-flag tournaments sponsored by government and industry , a strategy from which Western nations could lear… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/china-cyber-corps-hone-skills-virtual-battlefields
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Cyber UK’s quickest growing tech field, but skills gap remains
More people than ever are joining the cyber security profession in the UK, according to a report, but even with a doubling in numbers, there is still … First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366612636/Cyber-UKs-quickest-growing-tech-field-but-skills-gap-remains
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Modernizing your security operations: Bridging the skills gap with MDR
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Can Security Experts Leverage Generative AI Without Prompt Engineering Skills?
A study at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute presented at ISC2 Security Congress compared ChatGPT-written training prompted by security experts and pro… First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/generative-ai-security-training/