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August 25, 2021 25 Aug'21
HackerOne launches AWS certification paths, pen testing service

A select group of penetration testers in HackerOne's community will be able to obtain three AWS certifications, including the Security - Specialty certification.
July 29, 2021 29 Jul'21
Badmouthing of federal gov hurts cybersecurity recruiting

Government and businesses are struggling with cybersecurity recruiting because of a skills shortage. The federal government's problem is made worse by bad branding.
July 21, 2021 21 Jul'21
Guide to the latest Black Hat 2021 Conference news

This Black Hat 2021 guide offers readers breaking news, trending topics and technical expert insights from one of the leading cybersecurity conferences.
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.

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CSO (Chief Security Officer)

A Chief Security Officer (CSO) is a C-suite executive responsible for a company's physical and digital security. Continue Reading
How to prepare for the CompTIA CySA+ exam

The author of the CompTIA CySA+ certification guide offers advice on how to prepare for the exam, discusses the benefits of the cert and more. Continue Reading
Sample CompTIA CySA+ test questions with answers

Going for your CompTIA CySA+ certification? Test what you know before taking the exam with these sample test questions on vulnerability assessment output. Continue Reading

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CompTIA SYO-601 exam pivots to secure bigger attack surface

The latest CompTIA Security+ exam, SYO-601, tests skills and knowledge for dealing with an expanded attack surface and the latest forms of assault on cybersecurity defenses. Continue Reading
How privacy engineers promote innovation and trust

Forward-thinking companies are hiring privacy engineers. Could your organization benefit? Uncover how these experts promote innovation and fortify customer trust. Continue Reading
Comparing top identity and access management certifications

In addition to learning security fundamentals applicable to identity and access management, the top IAM certifications can yield rewarding career and networking opportunities. 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