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GUEST ESSAY: A Memorial Day call to upskill more veterans for in-demand cybersecurity roles

The Last Watchdog

It’s no secret that cybersecurity roles are in high demand. Today there are more than 500,000 open cybersecurity roles in the U.S., These individuals have many transferable skills that would make cybersecurity a prosperous civilian career. This experience can also be helpful when training cybersecurity talent.

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GUEST ESSAY: A Memorial Day call to upskill more veterans for in-demand cybersecurity roles

Security Boulevard

It’s no secret that cybersecurity roles are in high demand. Today there are more than 500,000 open cybersecurity roles in the U.S., The post GUEST ESSAY: A Memorial Day call to upskill more veterans for in-demand cybersecurity roles appeared first on Security Boulevard. leaving organizations vulnerable to cyber threats.

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GUEST ESSAY: Why internal IT teams are ill-equipped to adequately address cyber risks

The Last Watchdog

Related: The case for augmented reality training Because of this, cybersecurity investments and regulatory oversight are increasing at an astounding rate , especially for those in the financial services industry, bringing an overwhelming feeling to chief compliance officers without dedicated security teams.

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GUEST ESSAY: A call to blur the lines between cybersecurity training, up-skilling and higher ed

The Last Watchdog

In a recent survey of US-based CEOs, talent shortages and cybersecurity were listed as two of the top five business concerns in 2022. The bottom line: organizations with unfilled cybersecurity roles are leaving themselves vulnerable to the growing number of cyber threats. Today, there are more paths into cybersecurity than ever.

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Is Computer Science at UK Universities Still Unpopular?

Jane Frankland

The need for hiring cybersecurity professionals is ever growing. In this blog I’ll be taking a closer look at higher education efforts, specifically for Computer Science at UK universities. Yet, there remains a hiring problem. From analysing research, I believe they’re right to do so. Now for the bad news. Now for the bad news.

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GUEST ESSAY: Could CISOs be on the verge of disproving the ‘security-as-a-cost-center’ fallacy?

The Last Watchdog

CISOs should not allow their board or executive team to continue believing that cybersecurity exists solely as a cost center. Ultimately, cybersecurity can become a profit center when customers, insurers, and regulators require it. Related: Attack surface management takes center stage. Demonstrate secure practices to customers.

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CIO in the Age of AI: A Title Under Threat?

SecureWorld News

Cybersecurity: With increasing cyber threats, CIOs must prioritize cybersecurity, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and systems. " The role of the Chief Information Officer has undergone significant transformations over the past few decades, driven by the rapid advancements in technology. I think we are too focused on titles.

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