You can't go far in professional IT without being asked for some key certifications. In particular, most large companies today require new hires to be well versed in the fundamentals of cybersecurity. Adding the likes of CISSP, CISM, and CompTIA CASP+ to your résumé can open the door to many opportunities — including six-figure roles. There is just a small matter of some exams … [Read more...] about Get Lifetime Access to Cybersecurity Certification Prep Courses
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What Avengers Movies Can Teach Us About Cybersecurity
Marvel has been entertaining us for the last 20 years. We have seen gods, super-soldiers, magicians, and other irradiated heroes fight baddies at galactic scales. The eternal fight of good versus evil. A little bit like in cybersecurity, goods guys fighting cybercriminals.If we choose to go with this fun analogy, is there anything useful we can learn from those … [Read more...] about What Avengers Movies Can Teach Us About Cybersecurity
How to Build a Modern Mentorship in Cybersecurity
Career planning in the cybersecurity industry can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, there is no typical or structured course to follow, which can make it difficult for people to find their way forward. On the other, the explosive growth and constant evolution within the field presents virtually limitless possibilities. The question is: Without a roadmap to follow, how can … [Read more...] about How to Build a Modern Mentorship in Cybersecurity
Unique Challenges to Cyber-Security in Healthcare and How to Address Them
No business is out of danger of cyberattacks today. However, specific industries are particularly at risk and a favorite of attackers. For years, the healthcare industry has taken the brunt of ransomware attacks, data breaches, and other cyberattacks. Why is the healthcare industry particularly at risk for a cyberattack? What are the unique challenges to cybersecurity in … [Read more...] about Unique Challenges to Cyber-Security in Healthcare and How to Address Them
Honoring our ‘Cybersecurity Defender of the Year’
Congratulations to security advocate Wouter Hindriks of Avit Group! Cybersecurity defenders have had an extra challenging job to do over the past year and a half. While critical, securing our digital world can sometimes be a thankless and exhausting endeavor, especially under these unprecedented circumstances. One tried-and-true way to get through difficult situations, however, … [Read more...] about Honoring our ‘Cybersecurity Defender of the Year’
Industrial cybersecurity: know the biases that can derail collaboration between OT and IT
In a successful marriage, each partner understands what the other needs—and what they can’t tolerate. Industrial cybersecurity requires the same sort of partnership, in this case between the operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) teams. IT contributes the cybersecurity tools and skills. OT brings an understanding of each asset, its impact on the business, … [Read more...] about Industrial cybersecurity: know the biases that can derail collaboration between OT and IT
Diversity Matters in Cybersecurity – Cisco Blogs
It’s as serendipitous as it seems designed that there are two important worldwide recognitions in October: Global Diversity and Cybersecurity Awareness. The intersection is a powerful reminder for the security industry that diversity fuels innovation. The more varied the experiences and thinking of its people, the better the outcomes. We know instinctively that Diversity and … [Read more...] about Diversity Matters in Cybersecurity – Cisco Blogs
“Left of Boom” Cybersecurity: Proactive Cybersecurity in a Time of Increasing Threats and Attacks
“Left of Boom” The allied military forces engaged in operations in Iraq and Afghanistan nearly 20 years ago were confronted with the challenge of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), which were roadside bombs that detonated remotely and inflicted casualties and damage to military personnel and materiel. Major research efforts on how to detect these IEDs and detonate them … [Read more...] about “Left of Boom” Cybersecurity: Proactive Cybersecurity in a Time of Increasing Threats and Attacks
4 Keys to Create a Thriving Cybersecurity Team for Long-Term Success
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
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