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

The Last Watchdog

leaving organizations vulnerable to cyber threats. Related: Deploying employees as threat sensors. One student who took a free Security+ Training Boot Camp with Infosec and VetsinTech recently landed a Security Engineer job at a Caterpillar, nearly doubling their previous civilian role salary (as a scientist).

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COVID-19 Has United Cybersecurity Experts, But Will That Unity Survive the Pandemic?

Krebs on Security

At least three major industry groups are working to counter the latest cyber threats and scams. Among the largest in terms of contributors is the COVID-19 Cyber Threat Coalition (CTC), which comprises rough 3,000 security professionals who are collecting, vetting and sharing new intelligence about new cyber threats.

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Who Wants to Become a Guest Blogger At This Blog?

Security Boulevard

Dear blog readers, Do you know a lot about information security cybercrime research OSINT and threat intelligence gathering including cyber threat actors research? Intelligence Community and Law Enforcement agencies and organizations? Intelligence Community and Law Enforcement agencies and organizations?

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Cyber Defense Magazine – September 2021 has arrived. Enjoy it!

Security Affairs

Cyber Defense eMagazine for September 2021 Published monthly by Cyber Defense Magazine, this resource shares a wealth of information to help you stay one step ahead of the next cyber threat. See All Resources from: Cyber Defense Magazine. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Cyber Defense Magazine).

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Inflation Is Making Cybersecurity Even More Challenging for Leaders

SecureWorld News

All of this makes it more difficult for organizations to protect themselves from new and emerging cyber threats. This can make it more difficult for organizations to keep up with the latest cybersecurity threats. As cyber threats surge, the expenses associated with cyber insurance rise, adding to the financial strain.

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Security Roundup May 2023

BH Consulting

Repetition can lead people to over-disclose information, that could then put them at risk of identity theft and cybercrime. MORE Threat Prompt newsletter covers the intersection between AI and infosec. MORE The National Cyber Security Index ranks countries’ cyber threat readiness.

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Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Still Widening Despite Growing Workforce

SecureWorld News

Cyber threats pose one of the most significant risks to businesses, governments, and individuals today. Without enough competent professionals to secure systems, assess risks, and respond to threats, organizations in every industry are dangerously exposed. This skills gap represents a critical vulnerability.