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Time for a change: Elevating developers’ security skills

Organizations don’t know their software engineers’ security skills because they don’t assess them in the interview process. Trying to do that in an interview is challenging, …

cybersecurity skills
The state of cybersecurity and IT talent shortages

This article highlights key findings and trends in the 2024 IT and cybersecurity skills gap, from the shortage of cybersecurity talent to the rising demand for certifications …

Balázs Pózner
Overcoming legal and organizational challenges in ethical hacking

In this Help Net Security interview, Balázs Pózner, CEO at Hackrate, discusses the essential technical skills for ethical hackers and how they vary across different security …

CERT Ukraine
Ukrainian cyberwar experience becomes blueprint for TRYZUB cyber training service

The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA), part of the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection (SSSCIP), has joined forces with the …

Julie Madhusoodanan
The cybersecurity gender gap: How diverse teams improve threat response

In this Help Net Security interview, Julie Madhusoodanan, Head of Cybersecurity – Identity, Posture Management and Security Infrastructure at LinkedIn, discusses how …

Rachel Barouch
Hiring guide: Key skills for cybersecurity researchers

In this Help Net Security interview, Rachel Barouch, an Organizational Coach for VCs and startups and a former VP HR in both a VC and a Cybersecurity startup, discusses the …

certificates
What’s more important when hiring for cybersecurity roles?

When building a cybersecurity team, you likely asked yourself, “Should I focus on certifications or real-world skills?” And since you rarely encounter entry-level candidates …

CISO
Most women in IT work overtime to advance in their careers

As a historically male-dominated industry, many IT companies have been described as having limited career development opportunities for female employees, according to Acronis. …

Kathryn Jones
Myths holding women back from cybersecurity careers

In this Help Net Security interview, Dr Kathryn Jones, Head of School, Computer Science and Informatics at Cardiff University, discusses the challenges and misconceptions that …

strategy
CISSP and CompTIA Security+ lead as most desired security credentials

33.9% of tech professionals report a shortage of AI security skills, particularly around emerging vulnerabilities like prompt injection, according to O’Reilly. This highlights …

cybersecurity skills gap
Widening talent pool in cyber with on-demand contractors

Filling roles within the cyber sector is an ongoing battle. The shortfall of workers risks creating a vicious cycle within existing cyber teams: With fewer team members to …

work
41% concerned about job security due to skill gaps

35% of employees lack confidence that they have the skills required to succeed in their roles, according to Skillsoft. Additionally, 41% expressed concerns about job security …

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