Security industry certifications
Get advice and information from the experts on security industry certifications, such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and the SANS institute certification and training programs, specifically the GIAC programs for Security Administration, Management, Operations, Legal, Audit and Software Security.
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May 15, 2020
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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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May 02, 2017
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May'17
NATO cyberwar games show the U.S. needs more practice
The NATO Locked Shields cyberwar games had the U.S. team winning most improved, but experts say the U.S. still needs more practice.
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August 18, 2015
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Aug'15
From CCSP to CISSP: A look at (ISC)2 cybersecurity certifications
Video: Cybersecurity certifications are not in short supply, but (ISC)2 still dominates the field with CISSP and the new CCSP certification from its CSA partnership.
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April 20, 2015
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Apr'15
CSA, (ISC)2 introduce new cloud security certification
The Cloud Security Alliance and the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium introduced a new, jointly developed cloud security certification.
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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
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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
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10 must-have cybersecurity skills for career success
Looking to advance your cybersecurity career? Here are the skills you'll need to win that CISO job, land a gig as a threat hunter and snag other security positions in high demand. 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
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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
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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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The 8 best cloud security certifications for IT pros in 2020
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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Skill building is key to furthering gender diversity in tech
Gender disparities imperil the threat intelligence community. Shannon Lietz, leader and director of DevSecOps at Intuit, discusses current efforts to attract female talent. Continue Reading
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Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) is an advanced certification which indicates that an individual possesses the knowledge and experience required to develop and manage an enterprise information security (infosec) program. Continue Reading
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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
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4 innovative ways to remedy the cybersecurity skills gap
Learn how companies should adapt to hire, recruit and retain top-notch employees during the current cybersecurity workforce shortage. Continue Reading
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Varied options to solving the cybersecurity skills shortage
There are no easy answers for the cybersecurity skills shortage facing the industry, other than working harder to diversify and expand the workforce, according to ESG's Jon Oltsik. Continue Reading