Tag: skills

Top 10 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2026

Jan 1, 2026 10:52 AM

Tags: access, ai, api, application-security, attack, authentication, automation, awareness, backdoor, backup, best-practice, blockchain, breach, business, ceo, china, ciso, cloud, communications, compliance, computer, computing, conference, control, corporate, crypto, cryptography, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, deep-fake, defense, detection, disinformation, email, encryption, espionage, exploit, extortion, finance, fraud, governance, government, group, hacker, hacking, healthcare, identity, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, iran, korea, law, linkedin, LLM, malicious, malware, mfa, military, monitoring, msp, mssp, network, nist, north-korea, organized, phishing, privacy, programming, ransom, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-management, russia, scam, service, skills, soc, social-engineering, software, strategy, supply-chain, tactics, technology, theft, threat, tool, training, ukraine, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, warfare, windows, zero-day

Top 10 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2026 The year AI changes cybersecurity forever Cybersecurity predictions are an opportunity to look forward instead of back, to be proactive instead of reactive, and to consider how changes in attackers, technology, and the security industry will impact the sustainability of managing cyber risks. Gaining future insights to the threats, targets,…
OpenAI is reportedly testing Claude-like Skills for ChatGPT

Dec 25, 2025 12:19 AM

Tags: chatgpt, openai, skills

OpenAI is testing a new ChatGPT feature called “Skills,” which will be similar to Claude’s feature, also called Skills. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/openai-is-reportedly-testing-claude-like-skills-for-chatgpt/
Cybersecurity Interviews Are Risk Assessments in Disguise

Dec 24, 2025 5:19 PM

Tags: cybersecurity, jobs, risk, risk-assessment, skills

Job Seekers Need to Demonstrate Good Judgement and Trust – Not Just Skills Cybersecurity job interviews function much more like risk assessments. Hiring managers are not searching for perfection. They are working to reduce uncertainty about how someone will think, decide and behave when systems fail, pressure mounts and information is incomplete. First seen on…
Why Networking Is Your Secret Weapon in Cybersecurity Job Hunting

Dec 22, 2025 11:18 AM

Tags: conference, cybersecurity, jobs, open-source, skills

In this episode, Tom Eston discusses the unique challenges in the current cybersecurity job market, emphasizing the importance of networking. Tom provides practical tips on how to enhance networking skills, such as attending conferences, volunteering for open source projects, creating a blog, and seeking mentors. He also addresses misconceptions about the job shortage in cybersecurity……
Cybersecurity Snapshot: Cyber Pros Emerge as Bold AI Adopters, While AI Changes Data Security Game, CSA Reports Say

Dec 19, 2025 7:19 PM

Tags: advisory, ai, api, attack, awareness, business, cloud, compliance, control, credit-card, crime, crimes, crypto, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, exploit, finance, framework, google, governance, guide, healthcare, injection, intelligence, law, LLM, lockbit, malicious, metric, mitigation, monitoring, network, office, openai, ransom, ransomware, risk, risk-management, service, skills, sql, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability

Formerly “AI shy” cyber pros have done a 180 and become AI power users, as AI forces data security changes, the CSA says. Plus, PwC predicts orgs will get serious about responsible AI usage in 2026, while the NCSC states that, no, prompt injection isn’t the new SQL injection. And much more! Key takeaways Cyber…
Cybersecurity Snapshot: Cyber Pros Emerge as Bold AI Adopters, While AI Changes Data Security Game, CSA Reports Say

Dec 19, 2025 7:19 PM

Tags: advisory, ai, api, attack, awareness, business, cloud, compliance, control, credit-card, crime, crimes, crypto, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, exploit, finance, framework, google, governance, guide, healthcare, injection, intelligence, law, LLM, lockbit, malicious, metric, mitigation, monitoring, network, office, openai, ransom, ransomware, risk, risk-management, service, skills, sql, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability

Formerly “AI shy” cyber pros have done a 180 and become AI power users, as AI forces data security changes, the CSA says. Plus, PwC predicts orgs will get serious about responsible AI usage in 2026, while the NCSC states that, no, prompt injection isn’t the new SQL injection. And much more! Key takeaways Cyber…
Arctic Wolf CEO On How AI Will ‘Revolutionize’ The SOC, MSP Opportunities In 2026

Dec 18, 2025 8:19 PM

Tags: ai, ceo, cybersecurity, msp, skills, soc

In an interview with CRN, Arctic Wolf CEO Nick Schneider said that the cybersecurity skills shortage will to a large degree be solvable as AI and agentic capabilities become more available in the Security Operations Center (SOC). First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/arctic-wolf-ceo-on-how-ai-will-revolutionize-the-soc-msp-opportunities-in-2026
Arctic Wolf CEO On How AI Will ‘Revolutionize’ The SOC, MSP Opportunities In 2026

Dec 18, 2025 8:19 PM

Tags: ai, ceo, cybersecurity, msp, skills, soc

In an interview with CRN, Arctic Wolf CEO Nick Schneider said that the cybersecurity skills shortage will to a large degree be solvable as AI and agentic capabilities become more available in the Security Operations Center (SOC). First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/arctic-wolf-ceo-on-how-ai-will-revolutionize-the-soc-msp-opportunities-in-2026
How to create a ransomware playbook that works

Dec 16, 2025 9:19 AM

Tags: access, antivirus, attack, authentication, awareness, backup, best-practice, breach, business, communications, corporate, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, edr, email, encryption, exploit, finance, firewall, flaw, identity, incident response, infrastructure, insurance, law, least-privilege, malicious, malware, mfa, mobile, phishing, ransom, ransomware, risk, skills, social-engineering, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability

Staffing, skills, and training: Many organizations continue to find that cybersecurity experts are in short supply, so staffing up teams is a challenge. That can be problematic for a ransomware strategy. Companies need to have a variety of skills in place, including expertise in incident detection and prevention, incident response, firewall configuration, and other areas.They…
How to create a ransomware playbook that works

Dec 16, 2025 9:19 AM

Tags: access, antivirus, attack, authentication, awareness, backup, best-practice, breach, business, communications, corporate, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, edr, email, encryption, exploit, finance, firewall, flaw, identity, incident response, infrastructure, insurance, law, least-privilege, malicious, malware, mfa, mobile, phishing, ransom, ransomware, risk, skills, social-engineering, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability

Staffing, skills, and training: Many organizations continue to find that cybersecurity experts are in short supply, so staffing up teams is a challenge. That can be problematic for a ransomware strategy. Companies need to have a variety of skills in place, including expertise in incident detection and prevention, incident response, firewall configuration, and other areas.They…
How to create a ransomware playbook that works

Dec 16, 2025 9:19 AM

Tags: access, antivirus, attack, authentication, awareness, backup, best-practice, breach, business, communications, corporate, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, edr, email, encryption, exploit, finance, firewall, flaw, identity, incident response, infrastructure, insurance, law, least-privilege, malicious, malware, mfa, mobile, phishing, ransom, ransomware, risk, skills, social-engineering, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability

Staffing, skills, and training: Many organizations continue to find that cybersecurity experts are in short supply, so staffing up teams is a challenge. That can be problematic for a ransomware strategy. Companies need to have a variety of skills in place, including expertise in incident detection and prevention, incident response, firewall configuration, and other areas.They…
The Burnout Nobody Talks About: When “Always-On” Leadership Becomes a Liability

Dec 16, 2025 8:19 AM

Tags: business, cybersecurity, data, incident response, international, resilience, risk, risk-management, skills, threat

In cybersecurity, being “always on” is often treated like a badge of honor. We celebrate the leaders who respond at all hours, who jump into every incident, who never seem to unplug. Availability gets confused with commitment. Urgency gets mistaken for effectiveness. And somewhere along the way, exhaustion becomes normalized”, if not quietly admired. But…
The 5 power skills every CISO needs to master in the AI era

Dec 15, 2025 5:19 PM

Tags: ai, automation, breach, business, ciso, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, endpoint, framework, governance, identity, jobs, law, leak, metric, network, ransomware, resilience, risk, risk-management, skills, technology, threat, tool, update

Why traditional skill sets are no longer enough: CISO action item: Run a 1-hour “AI Bias Audit” on your top 3 detection rules this quarter.Ask: “What data is missing? Who is underrepresented?”According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report, nearly 40% of core job skills will change by 2030, driven primarily by AI,…
The 5 power skills every CISO needs to master in the AI era

Dec 15, 2025 5:19 PM

Tags: ai, automation, breach, business, ciso, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, endpoint, framework, governance, identity, jobs, law, leak, metric, network, ransomware, resilience, risk, risk-management, skills, technology, threat, tool, update

Why traditional skill sets are no longer enough: CISO action item: Run a 1-hour “AI Bias Audit” on your top 3 detection rules this quarter.Ask: “What data is missing? Who is underrepresented?”According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report, nearly 40% of core job skills will change by 2030, driven primarily by AI,…
INE Highlights Enterprise Shift Toward Hands-On Training Amid Widening Skills Gaps

Dec 11, 2025 7:32 PM

Tags: ai, cloud, cyber, cybersecurity, jobs, skills, training, usa

Cary, North Carolina, USA, December 11th, 2025, CyberNewsWire As AI accelerates job transformation, INE supports organizations reallocating Q4 budgets to experiential, performance-driven upskilling. With 90% of organizations facing critical skills gaps (ISC2) and AI reshaping job roles across cybersecurity, cloud, and IT operations, enterprises are rapidly reallocating L&D budgets toward hands-on training that delivers measurable,…
INE Highlights Enterprise Shift Toward Hands-On Training Amid Widening Skills Gaps

Dec 11, 2025 7:32 PM

Tags: ai, cloud, cyber, cybersecurity, jobs, skills, training, usa

Cary, North Carolina, USA, December 11th, 2025, CyberNewsWire As AI accelerates job transformation, INE supports organizations reallocating Q4 budgets to experiential, performance-driven upskilling. With 90% of organizations facing critical skills gaps (ISC2) and AI reshaping job roles across cybersecurity, cloud, and IT operations, enterprises are rapidly reallocating L&D budgets toward hands-on training that delivers measurable,…
Researcher claims Salt Typhoon spies attended Cisco training scheme

Dec 11, 2025 2:32 PM

Tags: cisco, cyber, skills, training

Skills gained later fed Beijing’s cyber operations, according to SentinelLabs expert First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/12/11/salt_typhoon_cisco_training/
INE Highlights Enterprise Shift Toward Hands-On Training Amid Widening Skills Gaps

Dec 11, 2025 2:32 PM

Tags: skills, training, usa

Cary, North Carolina, USA, 11th December 2025, CyberNewsWire First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/ine-highlights-enterprise-shift-toward-hands-on-training-amid-widening-skills-gaps/
INE Highlights Enterprise Shift Toward Hands-On Training Amid Widening Skills Gaps

Dec 11, 2025 2:32 PM

Tags: skills, training, usa

Cary, North Carolina, USA, 11th December 2025, CyberNewsWire First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/ine-highlights-enterprise-shift-toward-hands-on-training-amid-widening-skills-gaps/
Researcher claims Salt Typhoon spies attended Cisco training scheme

Dec 11, 2025 2:32 PM

Tags: cisco, cyber, skills, training

Skills gained later fed Beijing’s cyber operations, according to SentinelLabs expert First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/12/11/salt_typhoon_cisco_training/
INE Highlights Enterprise Shift Toward Hands-On Training Amid Widening Skills Gaps

Dec 11, 2025 2:32 PM

Tags: skills, training, usa

Cary, North Carolina, USA, 11th December 2025, CyberNewsWire First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/ine-highlights-enterprise-shift-toward-hands-on-training-amid-widening-skills-gaps/
Researcher claims Salt Typhoon spies attended Cisco training scheme

Dec 11, 2025 2:32 PM

Tags: cisco, cyber, skills, training

Skills gained later fed Beijing’s cyber operations, according to SentinelLabs expert First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/12/11/salt_typhoon_cisco_training/
INE Highlights Enterprise Shift Toward Hands-On Training Amid Widening Skills Gaps

Dec 11, 2025 2:32 PM

Tags: skills, training, usa

Cary, North Carolina, USA, 11th December 2025, CyberNewsWire First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/ine-highlights-enterprise-shift-toward-hands-on-training-amid-widening-skills-gaps/
Microsoft Copilot Studio Security Risk: How Simple Prompt Injection Leaked Credit Cards and Booked a $0 Trip

Dec 11, 2025 1:32 PM

Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, best-practice, business, control, credit-card, cyber, data, data-breach, finance, hacking, injection, jobs, microsoft, risk, service, skills, tool, update

The no-code power of Microsoft Copilot Studio introduces a new attack surface. Tenable AI Research demonstrates how a simple prompt injection attack of an AI agent bypasses security controls, leading to data leakage and financial fraud. We provide five best practices to secure your AI agents. Key takeaways: The no-code interface available in Microsoft Copilot…
Microsoft Copilot Studio Security Risk: How Simple Prompt Injection Leaked Credit Cards and Booked a $0 Trip

Dec 11, 2025 1:32 PM

Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, best-practice, business, control, credit-card, cyber, data, data-breach, finance, hacking, injection, jobs, microsoft, risk, service, skills, tool, update

The no-code power of Microsoft Copilot Studio introduces a new attack surface. Tenable AI Research demonstrates how a simple prompt injection attack of an AI agent bypasses security controls, leading to data leakage and financial fraud. We provide five best practices to secure your AI agents. Key takeaways: The no-code interface available in Microsoft Copilot…
LLM vulnerability patching skills remain limited

Dec 11, 2025 8:32 AM

Tags: LLM, skills, tool, update, vulnerability

Security teams are wondering whether LLMs can help speed up patching. A new study tests that idea and shows where the tools hold up and where they fall short. The researchers … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/11/llms-software-vulnerability-patching-study/
Experience Really Matters – But Now You’re Fighting AI Hacks

Dec 11, 2025 1:32 AM

Tags: ai, attack, cloud, cyber, identity, incident response, network, skills, tool

Lessons From Lightning-Fast AI-Based Attacks and How Cyber Defenders Should Respond AI-based attacks will come faster and the sequence of activities will be less predictable. Cyber defenders are skilled in network analysis, incident response and cloud or identity management, but in the face of AI-based attacks, they need new skills, tools and defensive tactics. First…
Crisis in Icebergen: How NATO crafts stories to sharpen cyber skills

Dec 10, 2025 2:32 PM

Tags: cyber, cyberattack, military, skills

1,500 military digital defenders spent past week cleaning up a series of cyberattacks on fictional island First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/12/10/nato_cyber_training/
Ignoring AI in the threat chain could be a costly mistake, experts warn

Dec 9, 2025 9:33 AM

Tags: ai, attack, automation, ceo, ciso, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, exploit, government, hacker, skills, sophos, technology, threat, tool

How CISOs could cut through the confusion: The conflicting narratives around AI threats leave many CISOs struggling to reconcile hype with operational reality.Given the emergence of AI-enabled cyber threats amid pushback from some cyber experts who contend these threats are not real, Sophos CEO Joe Levy tells CSO that AI is becoming a “Rorschach test,…
INE Earns G2 Winter 2026 Badges Across Global Markets

Dec 9, 2025 5:32 AM

Tags: cyber, cybersecurity, skills, training, usa

Cary, North Carolina, USA, December 4th, 2025, CyberNewsWire Cybersecurity and IT training platform maintains Leader and Momentum Leader positions while expanding regional excellence INE has been recognized with seven G2 Winter 2026 badges, underscoring its continued leadership in online course delivery, technical skills development, and cybersecurity education. This season’s awards include Leader status in the…