Key findings from Infosec’s 2020 IT & security talent pipeline study
Fewer challenges facing our industry are more pervasive than the cybersecurity talent shortage. It’s an advanced persistent threat of the human variety that...
Megan Sawle
Megan Sawle is a communications and research professional with 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, bioscience and higher education. Megan leads Infosec’s research strategy, leveraging study findings to mature its cybersecurity education offerings and build awareness of cybersecurity diversity and skill shortage challenges. Since joining the team, she’s directed research projects on a wide variety of cybersecurity topics ranging from dark web marketplaces and phishing kits to the Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework) and the importance of soft skills in cybersecurity roles. Megan is a University of Wisconsin-Stout graduate, an avid equestrian and (very) amateur mycologist.
Free online cyber security training: Courses, hands-on training, practice exams
Technology is changing — fast. Vanishing security perimeters and increasingly remote workforces are speeding the pace of digital transformation, along with...
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) opportunities & requirements by certifying body
To maintain your information security certification(s), you must earn a set amount of continuing education credits each year. Depending on what certification(s)...
Mitigating security risk with continuous employee training and development
Earlier this month, Infosec surveyed 180 IT and security pros about the challenges they face in developing and retaining their organization’s cybersecurity talent, how they track impact from training, and the critical — but non-traditional security skills — they prioritize the most.
Reducing cybersecurity staff stress and turnover with continuous skill development
While the causes of the cybersecurity skills shortage and its impact on job satisfaction vary by region, the reality is this challenge is faced by nearly three quarters of organizations globally. The good news is many of these issues can be addressed — partially or in whole — by delivering the training and career guidance cybersecurity teams want and need.
CCPA and privacy concerns are shaping the future of cybersecurity careers
The way people view online privacy is rapidly evolving. That shift has changed the way organizations of all sizes view privacy, and what they’re looking for when hiring cybersecurity professionals.
Mailsploit: The Undetectable Spoofing Attack [Updated 2019]
Pentester Sabri Haddouche just uncovered a major new email spoofing tactic. Named Mailsploit, the technique leverages bugs in email clients and allows hackers...
Celebrate Safer Internet Day on February 5!
Held each year in February, Safer Internet Day unites millions of people from over 130 countries to promote safe Internet use, especially among children and...
Security Awareness: A Core Competency for K-12 Students
Today’s youth spend more time than ever before online. Like learning to lock the front door behind you, security awareness training at an early age helps transform a behavioral concept into a habit. Our FREE K-12 awareness training series includes three fun security awareness training modules, with a fourth on the way to encourage the next generation to consider career paths in cybersecurity.
[FREE Training Resources] Posters, Infographics and more!
Here at InfoSec Institute, we get pretty excited about events like National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) and European Cyber Security Month (ECSM)....