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• 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

• CISO tackles banking cybersecurity and changing roles

  Over the course of his career in security, Thomas Hill has held varied positions that inform his views on both technological specifics and strategic roles in modern corporations.  Continue Reading

• Endgame's Devon Kerr on what it takes to be a threat hunter

  Threat hunting goes beyond mere monitoring and detection. Endgame's Devon Kerr explains tomorrow's threat hunters and the keys to successful cyberthreat hunting.  Continue Reading

• McAfee CISO explains why diversity in cybersecurity matters

  Improving diversity in cybersecurity teams can help improve their ability to address cybersecurity challenges through diversity of thought, suggests McAfee CISO Grant Bourzikas.  Continue Reading

• CPE for CISSP: Top 10 ways to master continuing education

  Who says you can't have fun while earning CPE credits to maintain your CISSP certification? Check out the top 10 creative ways to meet CISSP continuing education requirements.  Continue Reading

• David Neuman: The CISO position and keeping the cloud safe

  The Rackspace CISO joined the enlisted ranks in the Air Force, eventually becoming an officer with global responsibilities before moving to the private sector.  Continue Reading

• John Germain lands the new CISO position at Duck Creek

  Serving the technology needs of the property and casualty insurance industry means keeping a weathered eye on risk profiles, enterprise software and emerging threats.  Continue Reading

• Transitioning to the role of CISO: Dr. Alissa Johnson

  Serving as White House deputy CIO prepared Johnson for her CISO role: "When we let the culture in a company or agency drive security governance or innovation, that's a problem."  Continue Reading

• The CISO job seems to be finally getting the credit it's due

  The CISO job has risen from the trenches of the IT department to a seat at the C-suite decision-makers' table. But time in the spotlight comes with great risk and responsibilities.  Continue Reading