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Cybersecurity in wartime: how Ukraine's infosec community is coping

CSO Magazine

Gatupov, the owner of two cybersecurity companies, says it is vital to stay connected during a time of war. Whenever shells rain down on Ukraine, Yuriy Gatupov's colleagues put a '+' sign in a chat room. Then, the pluses are counted. "We We check if everybody is alive," he says.

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Cybersecurity researchers face real-life threats

CSO Magazine

Cybersecurity researchers work hard to keep the digital world safe, but every once in a while their own physical security is at risk. Anyone who has been in this field long enough has stumbled upon stories of infosec professionals receiving threats or has experienced incidents themselves.

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Importance of Cybersecurity Profession Highlights SecureWorld Chicago

SecureWorld News

It was fitting that the opening keynote panel for SecureWorld Chicago on June 8th was titled " Making the Cybersecurity Music: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Today's InfoSec Landscape. Well, information security, cybersecurity happens to be a critical part of the business, being able to achieve strategic objectives.

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2022 Cybersecurity predictions

CyberSecurity Insiders

In 2020, we saw cybersecurity move from a technical problem to become a business enabler. Data from the current AT&T Cybersecurity Insights Report shows that 5G technology is being driven by the line of business and has been siloed between IT and OT organizations. The report will be published in January 2022.

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The US federal cybersecurity bureaucracy: A guide

CSO Magazine

The federal government has awakened to the urgency of cybersecurity and responded with new agencies, appointments, and appropriations. The National Security Agency is the grandaddy of cybersecurity organizations. These are understood today as the twin goals of cyberspying and cybersecurity.

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December 15 Marks Deadline for SEC's New Cyber Disclosure Rules

SecureWorld News

December 15, 2023, marks a significant shift in the cybersecurity landscape for publicly traded companies. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has implemented new cyber incident disclosure rules, requiring companies to be more transparent and timely in their communication of cybersecurity breaches and vulnerabilities.

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8 must-ask security analyst interview questions

CSO Magazine

The other has an advanced degree in computer science, with a focus on cybersecurity, and 10 years’ experience in pentesting and security operations center environments. If you’re Keatron Evans, principal security researcher at security education provider InfoSec, the history major gets the job. Which candidate do you hire?

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