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IT security career experts to dish out practical advice at RSA Conference 2011
Career experts Lee Kushner and Mike Murray say job applicants that stand out may not necessarily have advanced technical knowledge. Interview | 09 Feb 2011
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High school cybersecurity competition kicks off
The Center for Internet Security's US Cyber Challenge today kicked off an online competition to identify high school students who may be considering a cybersecurity career. News | 01 Feb 2011
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Computer security awareness training could prevent some data loss, experts say
An audit of a prominent Boston-based health care firm found serious lapses in employee security awareness. Article | 08 Dec 2010
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Rare pay drop for information security certifications, but skills in demand
While overall pay for information security certs has dropped for the first time since 2006, an infosec salary expert says that doesn't mean demand for certified security pros is waning. Article | 05 Nov 2010
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Survey stresses need for information security career plan
Many infosec pros claim to feel confident about their career's trajectory, but few are actually planning for it, according to survey results from Information Security Leaders. Article | 15 Mar 2010
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Despite recession, information security certification pay continues to climb
Pay for information security certifications continued its uptick despite a volatile IT market. Compliance and the desire to retain good security pros contributed to the rise. Article | 03 Nov 2009
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Feds push cybersecurity jobs, PCI DSS changes ahead.
The federal government plans to fill cybersecurity jobs, the payment industry is studying PCI virtualization best practices and Microsoft offers free endpoint protection software. Column | 05 Oct 2009
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Feds announce 1,000 new security jobs
The Department of Homeland Security marks the start of National Cybersecurity Awareness month with a budget for 1,000 security pros over three years. News | 02 Oct 2009
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Some IT security certifications are overvalued, analyst says
With the rise in publicity of data breaches, companies are looking at security more seriously than ever, which means they're looking to hire qualified and, often, certified IT security pros. A recent report from Gartner Research Inc. entitled, "How t... Interview | 30 Sep 2009
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Security industry remains resilient to tough economy
A new survey from Gartner Inc. is confirming that the industry is weathering the tough economy well. News | 08 Sep 2009
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