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Information security certifications, training and jobs News
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May 31, 2018
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New Walmart CISO discusses protecting the world's largest retailer
Walmart CISO Jerry Geisler talks about the retail giant's evolving cloud strategy, vulnerability management and risks the company is focused on across its environments.
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May 24, 2018
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Federal HR wants to modernize cybersecurity recruiting, pay
The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security wants to modernize recruitment and management of its cybersecurity workforce. It is asking vendors to explain how DHS can achieve its goals.
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April 23, 2018
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Women in cybersecurity discuss hiring, advice and being mentors
A panel of women cybersecurity professionals at the RSA Conference discussed ways to find the best job candidates, the best advice they've received and how to be better mentors.
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April 17, 2018
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ISACA: Cybersecurity skills gap still hurting enterprises
ISACA's State of Cybersecurity 2018 report offered good news and bad news about the cybersecurity skills gap and also shed light on gender disparity in the infosec profession.
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CCSP Domain 3: Maintaining a secure cloud infrastructure
Review the essential components of a secure cloud infrastructure and learn some tips for managing cloud risks in this SearchSecurity Security School covering Domain 3 of the CCSP exam. Continue Reading
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How much do you know about cloud risk assessment?
Preparing to take the CCSP exam? This Domain 3 practice quiz tests your understanding of cloud risk assessment, threat analysis, infrastructure security and more. Continue Reading
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Cloud risk management explained: Just how secure are you?
There is no shortage of vulnerabilities in the cloud, but the same is true of any outsourcing arrangement. Practicing cloud risk management is essential to staying secure. Continue Reading
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CPE for CISSP: Top 10 ways to master continuing education
Who says you can't have fun while earning CPE credits to maintain your CISSP certification? Check out the top 10 creative ways to meet CISSP continuing education requirements. Continue Reading
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Information security certification guide: Specialized certifications
This information security certification guide looks at vendor-neutral certifications in specialized areas such as risk management, security auditing and secure programming. Continue Reading
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Information security certification guide: Forensics
This information security certificate guide looks at vendor-neutral computer forensics certifications for IT professionals interested in cyber attribution and investigations. Continue Reading
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Walmart's Jerry Geisler on the CISO position, retail challenges
A global CISO in charge of one of the world's largest cybersecurity programs got his start on the retail floor. He's arrived just in time for the digital transformation. Continue Reading
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Healthcare CISO: 'Hygiene and patching take you a long way'
Cybersecurity and healthcare can get along, according to CISO Joey Johnson, who leads the security program at Premise Health, but it takes patience and attention to the details. Continue Reading
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CISO survey paints a grim picture: Weak staff, breach fears
Roughly 60% of CISOs expect phishing scams, malware disruptions and cyberattacks that cause 'significant downtime' to affect their company in 2018. Continue Reading
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Cybersecurity skills shortage: What are the root causes?
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
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Information security certifications: Introductory level
This series looks at the top information security certifications for IT professionals. Part one reviews basic, vendor-neutral certifications for entry-level positions. Continue Reading
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Why aren't there more women in cybersecurity?
Outmoded stereotypes, not enough female execs -- there are many reasons for the low numbers of women in cybersecurity. Most (but not all) are easily fixed. Continue Reading