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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. Arguably, one of the most critical changes needed will be to adapt hiring practices to help candidates without a traditional college education enter into these critical roles. And it works.

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

The Last Watchdog

The bottom line: organizations with unfilled cybersecurity roles are leaving themselves vulnerable to the growing number of cyber threats. Given the extremely high demand for cybersecurity talent, we must adapt to today’s challenges in attracting, upskilling and retaining cyber talent.

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BSidesSF 2023 – Dr. Xena Olsen – Keynote: The Expanding Universe of Cyber Threats

Security Boulevard

Permalink The post BSidesSF 2023 – Dr. Xena Olsen – Keynote: The Expanding Universe of Cyber Threats appeared first on Security Boulevard. Our thanks to BSidesSF for publishing their presenter’s superlative BSidesSF 2023 content on the organizations’ YouTube channel.

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Spotlight Podcast: CSO Chris Walcutt on Managing 3rd Party OT Risk

The Security Ledger

In this Spotlight Podcast, host Paul Roberts talks with Chris Walcutt, the CSO of DirectDefense about the rising cyber threats facing operational technology (OT) and how organizations that manage OT - including critical infrastructure owners can best manage increased cyber risks to OT environments. Read the whole entry. »

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U.S. Unveils Strategy to Strengthen Cyber Workforce

SecureWorld News

The National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy outlines a comprehensive approach to equipping Americans with cyber skills and meeting both immediate and long-term workforce needs. A core goal is empowering people from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, to pursue lucrative cyber careers.

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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. Economic effects, including inflationary pressures, have had a broad impact across the InfoSec landscape," Smeaton said. It is a figure that has decreased from 11.1% Many are facing multifaceted challenges.

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Inside the Complex Universe of Cybersecurity

SecureWorld News

DeSouza has also earned numerous industry accolades, including Top Global CISO by Cyber Defense Magazine, Top 10 InfoSec Professional by OnCon, and induction into the CISO Hall of Fame by the global Cyber Startup Observatory. Effectively addressing this challenge necessitates a robust email security boundary platform.