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.

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.
March 24, 2020 24 Mar'20
RSA Conference 2020 guide: Highlighting security's human element

What's happening at the 2020 RSA Conference? Our team keeps you up to date with pre-conference coverage and breaking news from the infosec world's biggest event.
November 08, 2019 08 Nov'19
Microsoft cybersecurity training to become mandatory for its workers

Microsoft's cybersecurity training program, which uses AI-powered tools to reinforce learning, is mandated for all employees. It will also be launched in a version for customers.

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Cybersecurity career path: 5-step guide to success

Taking the lead from ISSA's framework, here's a guide to how you can map out a long and profitable career in cybersecurity. Continue Reading
Top 10 cybersecurity interview questions and answers

Interviewing for a job in cybersecurity? Memorizing 100-plus security definitions won't cut it. Here are the 10 interview questions you should be ready for -- and how to answer them. Continue Reading
Organize a cloud IAM team to secure software-defined assets

Building a cloud IAM team with the necessary technical expertise and soft skills is key to securely managing IAM in complex cloud environments. Continue Reading

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What IoT security certifications can level up your career?

No matter what motivates an IT professional to expand their security knowledge, they have a variety of IoT security certifications to choose from to achieve their career goals. Continue Reading
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
Compare 5 SecOps certifications and training courses

Explore five SecOps certifications available to IT professionals looking to demonstrate and enhance their knowledge of threat monitoring and incident response. Continue Reading

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Key SOC metrics and KPIs: How to define and use them

Enterprises struggle to get the most out of their security operation centers. Using the proper SOC metrics and KPIs can help. Learn how to define and benefit from them here. Continue Reading
8 benefits of a security operations center

A security operations center can help lessen the fallout of a data breach, but its business benefits go much further than that. Here are eight SOC benefits to consider. Continue Reading
Red team vs. blue team vs. purple team: What's the difference?

Red team-blue team exercises simulate attacks on enterprise networks. What does each team do? Where do purple teams fit in? Find out here. Continue Reading

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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
Minorities in cybersecurity face unique and lasting barriers

IT is facing renewed scrutiny into its lack of diversity. Explore the unique barriers minorities in cybersecurity face and why hiring approaches are ill equipped to address them. Continue Reading