ISC2’s 2024 Cybersecurity Workforce Study warns of a stagnant workforce, a growing skills gap and a shortage of 4.8 million cybersecurity professionals worldwide. Despite increasing demand, many organizations struggle to fill critical roles, hindered by budget constraints and skills shortages.
In the rapidly changing cybersecurity field, continuous education and upskilling are crucial. Ram Kumar, head of vulnerability disclosure at Volvo Group and a CyberEdBoard member, recommends continuous training and staying up to date on new technologies and regulations.
The STAR - Situation, Task, Action, Result - method is a widely used framework for answering behavioral interview questions. It allows job candidates to present their experiences in a structured way, making it easier for interviewers to understand their problem-solving skills and real-world impact.
The demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals, coupled with the rise in remote work, has led to an increase in fraudulent job postings targeting tech-savvy individuals. Learn why this is so and how to protect yourself from deceptive schemes as you pursue a job in cybersecurity.
Social engineering, which involves manipulating individuals into sharing confidential data or performing actions that compromise security, is a big threat. As organizations realize the importance of addressing human-centric security risks, the demand for social engineering defense experts will rise.
The cybersecurity field offers numerous opportunities to specialize and deepen your expertise in niche areas. Here are some sophisticated niches that offer advanced career paths for midlevel professionals and some avenues you can pursue to gain experience while building your portfolio and skills.
What kind of people do cybersecurity for a living? In the past, there was a formula potential practitioners followed, but today there are many ways to get into the field and having people from diverse backgrounds is valued. The Curry brothers discuss the cybersecurity profession.
U.S. federal agencies struggle to recruit and retain the next generation of cybersecurity talent, officials testified Wednesday, despite a range of initiatives meant to attract a diverse array of skills and perspectives to the cyber workforce.
The journey to securing a career in cybersecurity can often feel daunting, and the job hunt can be frustrating. But learning to understand the current cybersecurity job market and industry trends can help you achieve your career goals more efficiently.
In the current economic climate, CISOs must shift priorities to ensure company survival. Don Gibson, CISO at Kinly, advises security leaders to reevaluate their strategies, optimize resource allocation and leverage existing tools to increase their return on investment.
The cybersecurity skills gap has reached 4 million globally and only by taking a more innovative approach to identifying, recruiting and retaining candidates from the widest pools of talent can we meet the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals, says a new guide from ISC2 and CIISec.
Jon France, CISO at ISC2, outlines how CISSP certification has adapted over 30 years, emphasizing its critical role in cybersecurity. He explains the changing responsibilities of CISOs, who must now integrate business acumen with technical expertise.
Implementing governance, risk and compliance in a global organization comes with challenges. The complexity increases with sophisticated cyberthreats and an evolving geopolitical landscape. Organizations must stay one step ahead, said Purvi Kay, head of cybersecurity GRC at BAE Systems.
Traditional hiring methods often emphasize educational background and work experience, but the White House is encouraging efforts to transition federal and contractor roles to a skills-based framework. Here's how and why to consider taking this approach.
Ian Thornton-Trump, CISO of Cyjax, shared the importance of flexibility and continuous learning - key qualities that have shaped his career. These skills are crucial in adapting to the rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape and preparing for emerging threats, he said.
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