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Including insights from security pros Michael Cobb, Jeremy Bergsman and Nick Lewis, gain expert advice on how to improve your password policies to keep your enterprise safe. Explore machine learning-powered techniques, how to approach mobile password management, and more.
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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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August 14, 2018
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Aug'18
Amanda Rousseau on becoming a cybersecurity researcher
Cybersecurity researcher Amanda Rousseau discusses the relationship between the infosec community and law enforcement and how to create the next generation of white hat hackers.
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August 02, 2018
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Aug'18
Black Hat 2018 survey: Cybersecurity staffing, budgets still lacking
According to a survey of Black Hat 2018 attendees, organizations are still struggling with insufficient cybersecurity staff and budgets to meet the current and emerging threats.
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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 cloud deployment models affect IT operations?
Security plays a vital role in cloud operations. Test your knowledge of important concepts covered in Domain 5 of the CCSP exam, “Operations,” with this practice quiz. 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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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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Not enough information security analysts, despite higher wages
Survey data on global skills shortages does not show significant changes, even as companies turn to strategies such as security automation to make security teams more efficient. 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