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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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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February 18, 2015
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Feb'15
Symantec quietly drops cloud security certification due to lack of adoption
After nearly three years, the Symantec Certified Professional-Cloud Security certification has been discontinued due to a lack of adoption, causing observers to question Symantec's cloud security strategy.
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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
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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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ethical hacker
An ethical hacker, or white hat hacker, is an information security expert authorized by an organization to penetrate computing infrastructure to find security vulnerabilities a malicious hacker could exploit. 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
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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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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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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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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