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.

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.
May 02, 2017 02 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.
August 18, 2015 18 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.
April 20, 2015 20 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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How to pass the AWS Certified Security - Specialty exam

Author of 'AWS Certified Security - Specialty Exam Guide' Stuart Scott shares insights on how to prepare for the exam and reap the professional benefits of certification. Continue Reading
Practice AWS Certified Security - Specialty exam questions

Explore the security and compliance capabilities of the AWS Config service to prepare for the wide-ranging AWS Certified Security - Specialty certification exam. Continue Reading
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is a certification and globally recognized standard for appraising an IT auditor's knowledge, expertise and skill in assessing vulnerabilities and instituting IT controls in an enterprise environment. 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
Explore the top 3 zero-trust certifications and training courses

Explore how zero-trust certifications and training options from Forrester, Cybrary and Pluralsight can build on your IT team's skills for a successful security migration. 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

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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
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
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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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
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
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