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Free Guide: Root Causes of the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage
Our editorial director sat down with David Shearer, CEO of (ISC)², for a Q&A where they discussed what is (and isn’t) contributing to the cybersecurity skills shortage in the United States and how to fix the problem.
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March 29, 2019
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Study: Cybersecurity professionals taking on more data privacy duties
At the SecureWorld Boston conference, ISSA unveils data that shows cybersecurity professionals are taking on more data privacy duties. Experts sound off on what it signifies.
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March 07, 2019
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Mar'19
RSAC 2019: Coverage of the premiere security gathering
Find out what's happening at the at the 2019 RSA Conference in San Francisco, the information security industry's biggest event, with breaking news and analysis by the SearchSecurity team.
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October 19, 2018
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Oct'18
(ISC)2: Cybersecurity workforce shortage nears 3 million worldwide
With a workforce in short supply, the skills gap has affected the professional growth of security pros worldwide, an (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study found.
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October 09, 2018
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Oct'18
At (ISC)² Security Congress 2018, a congressman calls for action
Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.) outlined three key strategies for addressing cybersecurity policy and workforce gaps.
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is an information security certification developed by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, also known as (ISC)². Continue Reading
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CCSP Domain 6: Cloud computing regulations and legal issues
This Security School will help you prepare for Domain 6 of the CCSP exam, "Legal and Compliance," which covers cloud computing regulations, privacy issues and legal requirements. Continue Reading
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Can you ace this quiz on cloud computing privacy issues?
Consumers and enterprises are increasingly concerned about data privacy -- with good reason -- and cloud computing introduces a host of new challenges. How well do you know them? Continue Reading
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How do SLAs factor into cloud risk management?
While you may not have much control over the infrastructure used by cloud service providers, you’re not completely at their mercy when it comes to cloud risk management. Continue Reading
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Consider international cloud security standards, legal reqs
Whether you're accessing (or operating) the cloud from Miami, Milan or Mumbai, you need to ensure those services meet regional cloud security standards and legal requirements. Continue Reading
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Secure development lifecycle in the cloud: Trust but verify
Cloud providers may advertise their apps as secure, but it’s up to enterprises to validate those claims and confirm adherence to a secure development lifecycle. Continue Reading
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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
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Kurt Huhn discusses the role of CISO in the Ocean State
A strategy focused on widespread training and education leads to progress against one of the state's biggest threats, says the Rhode Island CISO. Continue Reading
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Fannie Mae CISO calls for more data on security incidents
Chris Porter's years as a lead analyst and author of Verizon's Data Breach Investigations Report helped prepare him for the chief of security role at the primary housing lender. Continue Reading
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Find network security vulnerabilities by assessing risk
IT staff needs to regularly review network security vulnerabilities and security gaps to battle rising cybersecurity breaches and keep costs under control through risk assessments. Continue Reading
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Facebook cybersecurity: How the company is building a diverse team
Facebook director of security Aanchal Gupta sounds off on the need for diverse security teams and gives an overview of how the social media giant is working to make it happen. Continue Reading
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What are the root causes of the cybersecurity skills shortage?
SearchSecurity talks with David Shearer, CEO of (ISC)2, about what is -- and isn't -- contributing to the cybersecurity skills shortage in the U.S., as well as how to fix the problem. Continue Reading