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ChatGPT: What are the Implications for Infosec?

SecureWorld News

The ability to ask any question on just about any topic and have a very intelligent answer given has cybersecurity experts wondering if the infosec community is using it and, if so, for what; and, if so, how is it working for writing scripts and code or imitating phishing emails, for instance.

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Algo-rhythmic infosec

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Awareness Best practice Governance Infosec Policy SecAware ToolsAn article by the 50-year-old University of York Department of Computer Science outlines algorithmic approaches in A rtificial I ntelligence.

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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. Acquisition InfoSec Cengage

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Threat actors target the infoSec community with fake PoC exploits

Security Affairs

Researchers uncovered a malware campaign targeting the infoSec community with fake Proof Of Concept to deliver a Cobalt Strike beacon. Researchers from threat intelligence firm Cyble uncovered a malware campaign targeting the infoSec community.

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Degrees and Credentials in InfoSec

Daniel Miessler

If you’re on InfoSec Twitter You’ve probably seen the recent iteration of the neverending debate around degrees, certs, and InfoSec. Lots of the best people in InfoSec don’t have a degree or a cert.

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3 Ways ChatGPT Will Change Infosec in 2023

Dark Reading

OpenAI's chatbot has the promise to revolutionize how security practitioners work

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Thinking About the Future of InfoSec (v2022)

Daniel Miessler

The ideas will cover multiple aspects of InfoSec, from organizational structure to technology. At the highest level, I think the big change to InfoSec will be a loss of magic compared to now. HT to Jeremiah Grossman to also being very early to seeing the role of insurance in InfoSec.

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Iterative scientific infosec

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So, this morning I've been thinking about the applications of those principles and mechanisms to information risk management, putting infosec under the microscope. Improving' or 'advancing' infosec is more involved than it seems.

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Resources for Infosec Skillbuilding

Adam Shostack

Thanks to the kind folks Digital Guardian for including my threat modeling book in their list of “ The Best Resources for InfoSec Skillbuilding.” ” It’s particularly gratifying to see that the work is standing the test of time. Book books

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Work toward an InfoSec certification with this online training bundle

Tech Republic Security

The post Work toward an InfoSec certification with this online training bundle appeared first on TechRepublic. You can prepare for an exciting and in-demand new career in information security without quitting your day job. Get details about these security training courses.

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Reducing InfoSec Threats Takes a Village

Security Boulevard

The post Reducing InfoSec Threats Takes a Village appeared first on Security Boulevard. CISO Suite Cybersecurity Security Awareness Security Boulevard (Original) Threat Intelligence CISO cyberthreats Infosec

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The Irony of InfoSec’s Reaction to Crytpo, NFTs, and Web3

Daniel Miessler

There’s something strange about how our InfoSec community is reacting to cryptocurrency, NFTs, and Web3. Many of them are quiet about it because they don’t want to be ridiculed by their fellow InfoSec people.

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Infosec principles (Hinson tips)

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

CSO Magazine

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. Gatupov, the owner of two cybersecurity companies, says it is vital to stay connected during a time of war.

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The Infosec Meme That Touched a Raw Nerve

Security Boulevard

One of our memes was reposted by The Cyber Security Hub, an infosec community with greater than 1 million (yes, it’s MILLION) followers on LinkedIn. The post The Infosec Meme That Touched a Raw Nerve appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Demand, CyberInsurance, and Automation/AI Are the Future of InfoSec

Daniel Miessler

2021-2030) A Surge in Demand for InfoSec people will result in many more professionals being trained and placed within companies, likely using more of a trade/certification model than a 4-year university model. I think there are four big trends for the future of infosec.

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Ask Chloé: Where to Begin In InfoSec

Security Boulevard

This week, Chloé helps a newbie explore the world of InfoSec. The post Ask Chloé: Where to Begin In InfoSec appeared first on Security Boulevard. Welcome to the Ask Chloé column on Security Boulevard!

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PREDICTIONS 2023, PART 2: WHAT WILL THE NEW YEAR BRING FOR THE INFOSEC COMMUNITY?

CyberSecurity Insiders

The post PREDICTIONS 2023, PART 2: WHAT WILL THE NEW YEAR BRING FOR THE INFOSEC COMMUNITY?

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Infosec, CISA Partner to Provide Security Resources

Security Boulevard

Charlene O’Hanlon talks with Keatron Evans, principal security researcher at Infosec Institute, about their partnership with CISA that provides free cybersecurity resources, content, tools, training and other information.

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Infosec control attributes paper completed

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Best practice Control Infosec Innovation ISO27000 Metrics Risk ToolsYesterday, I completed and published the white paper on information security control attributes.

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Reading list: Infosec books for 2023

Security Boulevard

The post Reading list: Infosec books for 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Professional services infosec policy template

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Professional services engagements, and hence the associated information risks, are so diverse that it made no sense to specify particular infosec controls, except a few examples. We have just completed and released a brand new information security policy template on professional services.

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US Helped Ukraine With Infosec—Story is ‘Dangerous Arrogance’

Security Boulevard

The post US Helped Ukraine With Infosec—Story is ‘Dangerous Arrogance’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Mainstream media has been full of stories about how the U.S.

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If Infosec Was a Supermarket Business

Security Boulevard

If supermarkets can apply this type of thinking and control, how does this align with infosec & cybersecurity? The post If Infosec Was a Supermarket Business appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CERIAS – The Shoulders of InfoSec – Jack Daniel

Security Boulevard

The post CERIAS – The Shoulders of InfoSec – Jack Daniel appeared first on Security Boulevard. Security Bloggers Network CERIAS Purdue University Cyber Security education Information Assurance Information Security Infosec Education

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10 Things to NOT Say to Your Infosec Valentine…Ever

Security Boulevard

Love may be in the air for all in the month of February, but for us infosec folks there are a lot of other, less desirable things also floating over the air waves (I mean networks, internet, …). The post 10 Things to NOT Say to Your Infosec Valentine…Ever appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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What I Wish I Knew at the Start of My InfoSec Career

Dark Reading

Security pros identify lessons learned that impact how they view infosec today

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Supporting Women in InfoSec

Dark Reading

Maxine Holt, research director from Omdia, explains why the time is right for women to step into more cybersecurity jobs now

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Sonrai Wins InfoSec Awards At RSA Conference 2021

Security Boulevard

The post Sonrai Wins InfoSec Awards At RSA Conference 2021 appeared first on Sonrai Security. The post Sonrai Wins InfoSec Awards At RSA Conference 2021 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Anitian Wins Nine Global InfoSec Awards at RSA Conference 2022

Security Boulevard

The post Anitian Wins Nine Global InfoSec Awards at RSA Conference 2022 appeared first on Anitian. The post Anitian Wins Nine Global InfoSec Awards at RSA Conference 2022 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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What's Really Happening in Infosec Hiring Now?

Dark Reading

As the pandemic continues, security teams still need help they can't get. But the "skills shortage" is only part of the story

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InfoSec Reviews in Project Management Workflows

Security Boulevard

The post InfoSec Reviews in Project Management Workflows appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Ransomware Defense: Top 5 Things to do Right Now

Threatpost

InfoSec Insider MalwareMatt Bromiley, senior consultant with Mandiant Managed Defense, discusses the top tricks and tips for protecting enterprise environments from ransomware.

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Ask Chloé: Improving Productivity as an InfoSec IC

Security Boulevard

The post Ask Chloé: Improving Productivity as an InfoSec IC appeared first on Security Boulevard. Welcome to the Ask Chloé column on Security Boulevard! Each week, Chloé provides answers to readers’ questions to help guide them as they navigate the technology industry.

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The CISO as Sustaining Force: Helping Infosec Staff Beat Burnout

Dark Reading

To protect their staffers, leaders should focus on identifying and alleviating root causes of burnout

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Webinar: State of InfoSec Q3 2022

Security Boulevard

Hundreds of Cybersecurity professionals recently responded to MixMode’s nation-wide survey on InfoSec strategies for the end of 2022. The post Webinar: State of InfoSec Q3 2022 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Are you curious what threats other CISOs are prioritizing right now?

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Predictions 2023, Part 1: What will the new year bring for the InfoSec Community?

CyberSecurity Insiders

The post Predictions 2023, Part 1: What will the new year bring for the InfoSec Community? By Diana-Lynn Contesti, CISSP-ISSAP, ISSMP, CSSLP, SSCP.

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What InfoSec Pros Can Teach the Organization About ESG

Dark Reading

Security pros' experience with transparency and evaluating third-party partners positions them to act as key environmental, social, and governance advisers

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Semperis Sweeps Three Categories at the 2021 Global InfoSec Awards

Security Boulevard

Validating our continued growth and momentum, we are thrilled to share that Semperis has been named a winner in the 2021 Global InfoSec Awards from Cyber Defense Magazine across three categories.

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StrikeReady Wins 2022 Top InfoSec Innovator Award

CyberSecurity Insiders

–( BUSINESS WIRE )–An AI-driven security company, StrikeReady today announced it has been named a winner in the Top InfoSec Innovator Awards for 2022. The post StrikeReady Wins 2022 Top InfoSec Innovator Award appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders PALO ALTO, Calif.–(

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ForAllSecure Named Winner of the 2021 Global InfoSec Awards

Security Boulevard

On May 17th, during the RSA conference, we were thrilled that ForAllSecure has won a Global InfoSec award in the Publisher’s Choice in Application Security category. The post ForAllSecure Named Winner of the 2021 Global InfoSec Awards appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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We don’t need another infosec hero

CSO Magazine

There’s this belief among a lot of security professionals that we are special, in that we are the defenders of our companies. We like to think we hold ourselves to a higher standard of care than our coworkers. If not for us, the thinking goes, our companies would crash and burn in horrible ways.

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Infosec policy development

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Availability Awareness Best practice BYOD Compliance Confidentiality Control Culture Cyber Incidents Infosec Innovation Insider Integrity Internet ISO27000 Office Outsider Policy RelationshipsWe're currently preparing some new information risk and security policies for SecAware.com.

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