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Information security certifications, training and jobs

• The who, what, why -- and challenges -- of CISM certification

  Think you're ready for the CISM certification exam? Peter Gregory, author of CISM: Certified Information Security Manager Practice Exams, has some pointers for you.  Continue Reading

• Editor's picks: Most pressing cybersecurity stories in 2019

  As the year comes to an end, SearchSecurity takes a bird's-eye view of the sophisticated cyberthreat landscape and how it has changed over the past 12 months.  Continue Reading

• 4 innovative ways to remedy the cybersecurity skills gap

  Learn how companies should adapt to hire, recruit and retain top-notch employees during the current cybersecurity workforce shortage.  Continue Reading

• A cybersecurity skills gap demands thinking outside the box

  Today's security team shortages can't be filled using yesterday's thinking. Learn what other IT security leaders are doing to plug the skills gap and keep their organization safe.  Continue Reading

• On a penetration tester career path, flexibility and curiosity are key

  Becoming a pen tester takes more than passing an exam. Learn the qualities ethical hackers should embrace to achieve success on their penetration tester career path.  Continue Reading

• Netscout CSO speaks to third-party risk, security gender gap

  Veteran CSO at Netscout Deb Briggs recaps her fireside chat with Cisco CSO Edna Conway at FutureCon 2019, including their discussion on third-party risk and the gender gap in the security industry.  Continue Reading

• DevSecOps model requires security get out of its comfort zone

  Shifting from DevOps to DevSecOps isn't always easy, with the transition requiring changes to culture, processes and people. Here's how security can help lead the charge.  Continue Reading

• Varied options to solving the cybersecurity skills shortage

  There are no easy answers for the cybersecurity skills shortage facing the industry, other than working harder to diversify and expand the workforce, according to ESG's Jon Oltsik.  Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity automation won't fix the skills gap alone

  Joan Pepin, CISO and vice president of operations at Auth0, says cybersecurity automation makes her job possible, but it can't replace the human talent her industry badly needs.  Continue Reading

• For board of directors, cybersecurity literacy is essential

  For boards of directors to meet their business goals, CISOs need a seat at the table. Through her initiative BoardSuited, Joyce Brocaglia aims to pave the way.  Continue Reading

• Digital transformation redefines cybersecurity skills, careers

  The move toward digital business processes has forced companies to reconsider how they find cybersecurity talent, but finding the right skills may be easier than CISOs think.  Continue Reading

• How to pass the CISSP exam on your first try: Tips to get a good score

  Want to become a CISSP? Here's everything you need to know, such as how difficult the exam is, tips for studying, what's needed to obtain a passing score and more.  Continue Reading

• Portrait of a CISO: Roles and responsibilities

  Success in the role of CISO requires security experts to wear many hats. Couple that with changes in compliance regulations and sophisticated cyberthreats, and CISOs are left with a full plate.  Continue Reading

• SANS security awareness credential paves new career path

  The SANS Security Awareness Professional credential gives enterprises a new method to recognize and promote cybersecurity awareness in the organization.  Continue Reading

• Women in cybersecurity work to grow voice in US lawmaking

  To encourage more input from women in cybersecurity in the legislative process, the Executive Women's Forum went to Washington to discuss key issues with Congress.  Continue Reading