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On the Cybersecurity Jobs Shortage

Schneier on Security

In April, Cybersecurity Ventures reported on extreme cybersecurity job shortage: Global cybersecurity job vacancies grew by 350 percent, from one million openings in 2013 to 3.5 million in 2021, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. The number of unfilled jobs leveled off in 2022, and remains at 3.5

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5 Benefits of Hiring a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO)

Security Boulevard

Grim statistics illustrate the urgent need for strong and strategic cybersecurity efforts under the guidance of a seasoned leader. But hiring a full-time chief information security officer (CISO) is not always possible for organizations – nor is it always needed.

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How Zero Trust helps CIOs and CTOs in Corporate Environments

CyberSecurity Insiders

Zero Trust is a cybersecurity framework that can greatly support Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) in their roles of securing organizational systems and data. This approach significantly reduces the risk of lateral movement and unauthorized access within the network.

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People Skills Outweigh Technical Prowess in the Best Security Leaders

SecureWorld News

Having helped build out many SecureWorld conferences, I have come to realize—likely to no one's surprise—that the best cybersecurity leaders indeed have some technical prowess, but it is their soft skills that make them exceptional leaders. That's a soft skill that even the most adept CISOs are still trying to master.

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Spotlight on Cybersecurity Leaders: Walter Williams

SecureWorld News

In Q&A format, they share about their professional journeys, unique experiences, and hopes for the future of cybersecurity—along with some personal anecdotes. Walter Williams has more than 20 years of experience in Information Security, and currently resides as the CISO for Monotype. A : Challenging.

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CISO workshop slides

Notice Bored

A glossy, nicely-constructed and detailed PowerPoint slide deck by Microsoft Security caught my beady this morning. including security-relevant aspects ( e.g. being a trusted partner). Personally, I favour a much broader perspective on the organisation's overall posture (meaning its brands, corporate personality, customer perceptions.)

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GUEST ESSAY: In pursuit of smarter cybersecurity — to overcome complex risks and grow revenue

The Last Watchdog

However, security – the often overlooked and undervalued visitor – is struggling to communicate across the table. When it comes down to it, C-level goals and CISO initiatives are not all that misaligned. About the essayist: Chris Reffkin is chief information security officer at cybersecurity software and services provider Fortra.

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