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My thoughts and experiences at Infosec EU 2024

Javvad Malik

Another year another Infosec EU. According to the ‘save the cat’ playbook, this is the point at which I say, “but” and start listing the not so good parts of infosec. I get it, Infosec has always been a trade show and the talks have always felt like a side attraction. So, how did it go down?

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Cengage to acquire Cybersecurity training company InfoSec

CyberSecurity Insiders

InfoSec that offers qualified Cybersecurity training programs to professionals has announced that it is going to be acquired by Online Education offering business platform Cengage Group. Cengage Group announced it is going to purchase InfoSec for $191m and the deal will probably be closed by the second quarter of 2022.

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

The Last Watchdog

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. As a security training provider, Infosec has formed partnerships with both of these organizations to provide hands-on certification training to veterans.

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

The Last Watchdog

According to the Infosec 2021 IT & Security Talent Pipeline Survey , over 90% of hiring managers struggle to fill open cyber roles — leaving mission-critical work undone and existing teams strapped for time and resources. About the essayist: Jack Koziol is the founder, SVP and GM of Infosec Institute , a cybersecurity education company.

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10 Undergraduate Security Degree Programs to Explore

Dark Reading

Colleges and universities are ramping up cybersecurity education with a wider range of degree programs and more resources for students to build their infosec careers.

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USENIX Enigma 2023 – Adrian Sanabria – ‘Myths And Lies In InfoSec’

Security Boulevard

Permalink The post USENIX Enigma 2023 – Adrian Sanabria – ‘Myths And Lies In InfoSec’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Our thanks to USENIX for publishing their Presenter’s outstanding USENIX Enigma ’23 Conference content on the organization’s’ YouTube channel.

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8 must-ask security analyst interview questions

CSO Magazine

If you’re Keatron Evans, principal security researcher at security education provider InfoSec, the history major gets the job. 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. Which candidate do you hire?

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