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Seven Outstanding Security Pros in 2012
Find out who won this year’s Security 7 Award, which honors outstanding security professionals in seven vertical markets. Also in this issue, we examine the pros and cons of the Metasploit penetration testing framework, and ways to overcome cloud com... E-Zine
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CSA Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge
CSA Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge Certifications
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Certification Central - CISSP
Studying for, obtaining and maintaining your CISSP certification has now become more convenient with SearchSecurity.com. Survey
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CISSP Practice Test
CISSP Practice Test Survey
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CISSP practice quiz: Information security, enterprise risk management
In this CISSP practice quiz, learn more about information security and enterprise risk management in order to prepare for and pass the CISSP exam. Learning Guide
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The growth of information security acronyms
As more security certifications become available, there's an even greater opportunity for acronym abuse. Feature
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Staff IT skills gap hinders security efforts, CompTIA reports
A gap in IT skills affects business productivity and negatively impacts cybersecurity, despite security being a high priority, according to report. News | 14 Mar 2012
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Cybersecurity career experts: Mobile app security skills hot in 2012
The increase in smartphones and other mobile devices has fueled demand for IT security pros with mobile app security and networking skills, say several cybersecurity career experts. News | 28 Dec 2011
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(ISC)2 promotes secure SDLC with 1000th CSSLP
(ISC)2 wants its CSSLP certification, focusing on secure software development, to help augment enterprises' secure SDLC programs. News | 07 Nov 2011
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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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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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Q2 2009 data shows IT security certification pay still climbing
Despite the economic turmoil, IT security certification pay is still on the rise, due not only to increased regulations, but to businesses' greater focus on providing security to their customers as brand differentiation. Article | 04 Aug 2009
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Security jobs survey finds fewer budget cuts, lower security salaries
The period of declining IT security budgets as a result of the global recession may be coming to a close, according to a survey by security certification firm ISC-squared. Article | 11 Jun 2009
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IT security skills and certification pay
David Foote of Foote Partners talks about the firm's latest skills and certification pay research. Some security skills are holding their own in the tough economy. News | 01 May 2009
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Is big data education a big failure?
Big data presents big challenges for computer science programs from classification to cloud security. Are industry partnerships the answer? Column
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Pros and Cons of Information Security Certifications
Educating the security professional requires far more than a certification exam. Column
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CASP certification: Does CompTIA's security certification offer value?
The new CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner certification won't replace the CISSP, but it may offer critical value to one specific group. Tip
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SearchSecurity.com's IT security certifications guide
Afraid of making a wrong turn in your career? Our newly updated 2013 guide to information security certifications maps out all your options. Tip
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IT certification guide: Vendor-specific information security certifications
Updated for 2013, experts Ed Tittel and Mary Lemons guide you through the crowded field of vendor-specific information security certifications. Guide
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Introduction: Vendor-neutral security certifications for your career path
Ed Tittel and Mary Lemons offer the definitive primer for vendor-neutral security certifications in 2013. Guide
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Information security career success: Certifications vs. experience
Do security certifications provide value and advance information security careers? Peter Rendall offers some surprising opinions from security execs. Tip
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Choosing the best security certifications for your career
Whether starting your career or planning your next step as an IT security professional, this tip will guide you toward the best certifications for your interests and experience. Tip
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Career networking strategies: Alternatives to infosec certification
Certification isn't the only -- and may not even be the best -- way to set yourself apart in the eyes of potential employers. Learn networking strategies to get your name in front of the right people. Tip
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Compliance strategy: How to become an internal IT auditor
The word "auditor" can make many information security pros cringe. But in this tip, learn how to become an internal IT auditor to help advance your enterprise's regulatory compliance programs. Tip
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Straight from the inbox: Your infosec career questions answered
Lee Kushner and Mike Murray answer this month's batch of information security career questions. Readers asked about the value of infosec certifications, information security officer training and online master's degrees. Tip
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Creating a personal brand in information security
In this month's Information Security Career Advisor column, experts Lee Kushner and Mike Murray explain how security pros can better demonstrate their abilities and stand out from the crowd. Tip
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Which is best: An infosec certification or an IT security degree?
Which will be more likely to further your infosec career: A certification, or an advanced degree? Expert Ernie Hayden weighs in. Answer
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Will Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge boost cloud security best practices?
The Cloud Security Alliance has created a new certification to help promote cloud security best practices. Platform security expert Michael Cobb explains whether it's worth obtaining. Ask the Expert
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How serious is (ISC)2 about its code of ethics?
One of the many security certification requirements for the CISSP is signing the (ISC)2 code of ethics, but how seriously does (ISC)2 take certificate holders' adherence to that code? David Mortman weighs in. Ask the Expert
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What is the best security training to advance a career in IT security?
In the security industry, there are tons of options for certification and training, but which are best when looking to advance your career? In this expert response, David Mortman explains what you need to know to climb the ladder. Ask the Expert
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How do I transition to a career in IT security?
Looking to move into a career in IT security? Network security expert Mike Chapple how to take a business or sales background and turn it into just that. Ask the Expert
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How do I get CPE credits?
Congratulations, you've earned your CISSP certificate. Now, what are some ways to get CPE credits to keep it up? Find out in this security management expert response. Ask the Expert
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Getting the CEH certification to join an ethical hacking network
With so many security certifications, is it worthwhile to get a Certified Ethical Hacker certificate? Learn whether an ethical hacking certification can help you get ethical hacking jobs. Ask the Expert
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What is the GISP certification and how does it compare to the CISSP certification?
In the world of security certifications, what is the GISP and how alike is it to the CISSP? In this security management expert response, learn about scenarios when the GISP might be appropriate and how industry-relevant it may be. Ask the Expert
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What certificate offers the best ROI for an IT project manager?
When going for an IT security certification, it's important to know that there will be a worthwhile ROI. So which certificates are most lucrative? Security management expert Mike Rothman weighs in. Ask the Expert
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Would you recommend SANS Institute security training?
Depending on what specific goals an infosec pro is trying to accomplish, SANS training may or may not be the swiftest route. Security management expert Mike Rothman gives his advice on when it's a good idea to go for the training. Ask the Expert
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Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is a certification issued by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). Definition
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Ira Winkler on why cybersecurity degrees are worthless
Video: The author of "Spies Among Us" explains what he thinks constitutes an adequate education for enterprise cybersecurity practitioners. Video
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Is big data education a big failure?
Big data presents big challenges for computer science programs from classification to cloud security. Are industry partnerships the answer? Column
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CASP certification: Does CompTIA's security certification offer value?
The new CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner certification won't replace the CISSP, but it may offer critical value to one specific group. Tip
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SearchSecurity.com's IT security certifications guide
Afraid of making a wrong turn in your career? Our newly updated 2013 guide to information security certifications maps out all your options. Tip
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IT certification guide: Vendor-specific information security certifications
Updated for 2013, experts Ed Tittel and Mary Lemons guide you through the crowded field of vendor-specific information security certifications. Guide
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Introduction: Vendor-neutral security certifications for your career path
Ed Tittel and Mary Lemons offer the definitive primer for vendor-neutral security certifications in 2013. Guide
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CSA Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge
CSA Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge Certifications
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Certification Central - CISSP
Studying for, obtaining and maintaining your CISSP certification has now become more convenient with SearchSecurity.com. Survey
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CISSP Practice Test
CISSP Practice Test Survey
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Ira Winkler on why cybersecurity degrees are worthless
Video: The author of "Spies Among Us" explains what he thinks constitutes an adequate education for enterprise cybersecurity practitioners. Video
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Pros and Cons of Information Security Certifications
Educating the security professional requires far more than a certification exam. Column
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About Security Industry Certifications
Get advice and information from the experts on security industry certifications, such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and the SANS institute certification and training programs, specifically the GIAC programs for Security Administration, Management, Operations, Legal, Audit and Software Security.