Information security certifications, training and jobs

The information security careers, training and certification resource center provides the latest news, expert advice and learning tools to help you make informed career choices, learn about CISSP, SANS and CISA certification, and the training required for information security jobs.

June 01, 2021 01 Jun'21
RSA Conference 2021: Focus on resilience

SearchSecurity will be at RSAC 2021, virtual edition, to provide pre-conference coverage and breaking news and analysis from the world's biggest infosec event.
March 04, 2021 04 Mar'21
Racial, gender diversity in tech improving at a glacial pace

The tech industry has made some progress in improving gender diversity in recent years, but some populations have been excluded from this progress.
August 17, 2020 17 Aug'20
Guide to the latest Black Hat 2020 Conference news

This guide to Black Hat 2020 gathers breaking news, new ideas and technical expert insights from one of the leading cybersecurity conferences in the world.
May 15, 2020 15 May'20
Risk & Repeat: Black Hat, DEF CON canceled

This week's Risk & Repeat podcast looks at the recent cancellations of Black Hat USA 2020 and DEF CON 28 and what their virtual replacements will try to accomplish.

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5 top cybersecurity careers in 2021 and beyond

Cybersecurity is a challenging career path, filled with professional opportunities. Learn about the top cybersecurity jobs and the training and background they require. Continue Reading

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10 cybersecurity certifications to boost your career in 2021

A consensus of industry professionals rank these security certifications as the most coveted by employers and security pros. Continue Reading
Post-pandemic cybersecurity conferences not to miss

In the shadows of the pandemic, threat actors got even more brazen. Security pros can fight back with the aid of expert insights and training at these upcoming conferences. Continue Reading
Inept cybersecurity education and training feed into skills gap

Learn why former infosec instructor and author of 'How Cybersecurity Really Works' advocates for changes to security education and training to alleviate the industry skills gap. Continue Reading

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5 cybersecurity testing areas CISOs need to address

With increasing board interest in cybersecurity risk, CISOs need to explain the preventive steps they are taking to have the right cybersecurity testing in place to minimize risk. Continue Reading
6 ways to prevent cybersecurity burnout

Consider investing in training for new employees, offering mentoring and setting goals, automating where possible and more to help prevent cybersecurity burnout. Continue Reading
The 8 best cloud security certifications for IT pros in 2021

Certifications can help security pros prove their baseline knowledge of infosec topics. Consider adding these top cloud security certifications to your arsenal. Continue Reading

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4 ways to handle the cybersecurity skills shortage in 2021

More than half of cybersecurity pros say their organizations could do more to manage negative effects of the skills shortage, such as overwork and burnout. Find out how. Continue Reading
How to address the skills gap of security and IT personnel

In part two of Jonathan Meyers' look at the skills gap challenge companies face in cybersecurity, he offers recommendations to consider when ensuring your teams have the skills needed. Continue Reading
An inside look at the CCSP cloud security cert

Get insights into the Certified Cloud Security Professional cert, cloud infrastructure and platform benefits and risks, and more from the author of a CCSP exam guide. Continue Reading