Top 10 skills security professionals need to have
The demand for cybersecurity professionals is high, but what hard and soft skills are employers most commonly looking for. Find out.
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HCISPP or CISSP? What’s the Difference and Which Is Best for You? [updated 2021]
There are more cybersecurity threats to the healthcare system than ever before. Find out how to get a role in the industry.
Security+: how resiliency and automation strategies reduce risk [updated 2021]
You can make your organization more secure and reduce risk through the use of resiliency and automation strategies.
Security+: security implications of embedded systems [updated 2021]
Today’s devices are often “smart,” providing an extra security conundrum and a unique set of challenges when trying to stay secure.
Risks of preinstalled smartphone malware in a BYOD environment
Mobile devices used for work need to be secured to protect against malware.
10 reasons why you should pursue a career in information security [updated 2021]
Information security jobs offer good pay, a feeling of accomplishment and steady growth.
Quantum cyberattacks: Preparing your organization for the unknown
Quantum computing has been a buzzword for several years. And while it’s still the early days, several industries have been showing progress, and 2020 brought...
Security+: How to explain threat actor types and attributes [updated 2021]
One of the roles of information security professionals is to defend their organization’s systems and data proactively. As with any defensive strategy, this...
Security+ domain #1: Attacks, threats, and vulnerabilities [updated 2021]
The first domain in CompTIA’s Security + exam (SYO-601) covers threats, attacks and vulnerabilities. This domain contributes 24 percent of the exam score....
Back up your backups: How this school outsmarted a ransomware attack
Although some security researches are seeing a decline in ransomware attacks, this threat still poses a great risk to organizations. Of special concern is...