There has never been a more important time to listen. “Seek first to understand,” is a lesson I picked up early in my career that has generally proved effective in many situations as a leader, colleague and employee. (Not to mention at home as a partner, father, and friend; it’s a versatile maxim.) Eighteen months into this pandemic, given that the experience and effects of … [Read more...] about 4 Keys to Create a Thriving Cybersecurity Team for Long-Term Success
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Emerging trends from a year of cybersecurity threats
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an excellent time to reflect on some of the emerging and key trends from the past year. There’s been no shortage of security headlines for us to reflect on, many of which are detailed on our Talos Threat Intelligence blog. These three key issues particularly catch my eye and deserve our attention. The supply chain Prior to 2021, supply chain … [Read more...] about Emerging trends from a year of cybersecurity threats
Cybersecurity Jobs: 5 Tips to Help You Get Hired
Before joining Cisco, I spent a lot of time wading through the resumes of potential cybersecurity candidates to hire for my teams. I was looking for individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences but finding candidates with zero to three years of experience was the most difficult to find. Many find it challenging to get a job, but I will let you in on a little secret … [Read more...] about Cybersecurity Jobs: 5 Tips to Help You Get Hired
Mental Health & Burnout in Cybersecurity: Tips, Stories and Insights
During the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, gymnastics legend Simone Biles surprised everyone when she withdrew from the individual all-around competition to take care of her mental well-being. Biles later returned to the Games, winning two medals overall. I personally found her contribution to the conversations around mental health just as inspiring as her sporting … [Read more...] about Mental Health & Burnout in Cybersecurity: Tips, Stories and Insights
Get Lifetime Access to 24 Professional Cybersecurity Certification Prep Courses
Not all heroes wear capes. Cybersecurity professionals are digital warriors who use their knowledge and skill to battle malicious hackers. Sounds like an exciting career, right? If the comic-book comparisons aren't working for you, perhaps some figures will. According to ZipRecruiter, the average salary of a cybersecurity professional is just over $100,000 a year. The … [Read more...] about Get Lifetime Access to 24 Professional Cybersecurity Certification Prep Courses
Microsoft, Google to Invest $30 Billion in Cybersecurity Over Next 5 Years
Google and Microsoft said they are pledging to invest a total of $30 billion in cybersecurity advancements over the next five years, as the U.S. government partners with private sector companies to address threats facing the country in the wake of a string of sophisticated malicious cyber activity targeting critical infrastructure, laying bare the risks to data, organizations, … [Read more...] about Microsoft, Google to Invest $30 Billion in Cybersecurity Over Next 5 Years
Cisco Secure: Supporting NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Extending the alignment to include more Cisco products Why should you care? With so many security frameworks, it can be difficult to know where to start from. While many organizations are challenged with managing and improving their cybersecurity programs against the dynamic threat landscape, it’s not easy to pick one framework over another. So where do they start from – ISACA … [Read more...] about Cisco Secure: Supporting NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Live Cybersecurity Webinar — Deconstructing Cobalt Strike
Organizations' cybersecurity capabilities have improved over the past decade, mostly out of necessity. As their defenses get better, so do the methods, tactics, and techniques malicious actors devise to penetrate their environments. Instead of the standard virus or trojan, attackers today will deploy a variety of tools and methods to infiltrate an organization's environment and … [Read more...] about Live Cybersecurity Webinar — Deconstructing Cobalt Strike
Delivering simplified cybersecurity to small businesses
Virtually every week brings news of yet another high-profile cybersecurity attack on citizens, companies or governments. Over the last year, large parts of our world moved online. This unprecedented, large-scale digital migration has also made us ever more exposed to cybersecurity risks. Our security stance has fundamentally changed as the pandemic accelerated the transition of … [Read more...] about Delivering simplified cybersecurity to small businesses
Check Your Cybersecurity Skills On This New Competition Site
InfoSec leaders tend to be a specific type. Their jobs require them to think of possible threats, take actions that may not pay immediate results, plan for unknown security risks, and react quickly when emergencies arise, often before the morning's first coffee. The high-stakes position also means that CISOs need to keep their knowledge and skills sharp – you can never really … [Read more...] about Check Your Cybersecurity Skills On This New Competition Site