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.

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Articles from Megan Sawle

Key findings from Infosec’s 2020 IT & security talent pipeline study

July 13, 2020

Fewer challenges facing our industry are more pervasive than the cybersecurity talent shortage. It’s an advanced persistent threat of the human variety that

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Free online cyber security training: Courses, hands-on training, practice exams

April 29, 2020

Technology is changing — fast. Vanishing security perimeters and increasingly remote workforces are speeding the pace of digital transformation, along with t

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Continuing Professional Education (CPE) opportunities & requirements by certifying body

March 12, 2020

Six ways you can earn CPEs with Infosec To maintain your information security certification(s), you must earn a set amount of continuing education credits e

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Mitigating security risk with continuous employee training and development

October 23, 2019

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.

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Reducing cybersecurity staff stress and turnover with continuous skill development

September 26, 2019

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.

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CCPA and privacy concerns are shaping the future of cybersecurity careers

September 21, 2019

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.

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Mailsploit: The Undetectable Spoofing Attack [Updated 2019]

August 26, 2019

Pentester Sabri Haddouche just uncovered a major new email spoofing tactic. Named Mailsploit, the technique leverages bugs in email clients and allows hacker

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Celebrate Safer Internet Day on February 5!

February 5, 2019

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

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Security Awareness: A Core Competency for K-12 Students

October 3, 2018

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.

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[FREE Training Resources] Posters, Infographics and more!

September 27, 2018

Here at InfoSec Institute, we get pretty excited about events like National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) and European Cyber Security Month (ECSM).

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Breaking into the boys club: Career advice for aspiring female cybersecurity pros

August 14, 2018

When it comes to recruiting new talent, the cybersecurity industry is facing a big challenge. The supply of qualified candidates is far short of demand: data

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Women in Cybersecurity: More Credentials, Less Pay & Even Fewer Opportunities

July 10, 2018

It’s Time for Change Roughly 70 years ago, the U.S. civilian labor force was just 29% female. Huge strides have been made in education and workforce partici

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