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How to close the cybersecurity workforce gap
(ISC)² released the findings of its 2021 (ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforce Study. The study reveals updated figures for both the Cybersecurity Workforce Estimate and the …

ISC2 goes to school: CISSP preparation and training as part of a specialist study
In this interview with Help Net Security, Renata Mekovec, Associate Professor and Head of the postgraduate specialist study Information Systems Security Management and …

Which technologies can help legal and compliance teams navigate a changing landscape of risk?
In this interview with Help Net Security, Zack Hutto, Director of Advisory Services at Gartner‘s Legal and Compliance Practice, talks about the challenges legal and …

Do you have a plan for your cybersecurity career? Time to skill up!
Gerald Auger is a Managing Partner at Coastal Information Security Group, and Chief Content Creator at Simply Cyber. In this interview with Help Net Security, he talks about …

Official (ISC)² CISSP CBK Reference: Out with the old, in with the new
Arthur Deane is a Senior Director at Capital One Financial, where he leads cybersecurity activities in the Card division. He is also the co-author of the Official (ISC)² CISSP …

Automation is not here to close the cybersecurity skills shortage gap, but it can help
In this interview with Help Net Security, Daniel Clayton, VP Global Security Services and Support at Bitdefender, talks about the cybersecurity skills shortage gap and the …

Tech pros reporting a positive perception of their roles, looking forward to what lies ahead
Amidst ongoing pandemic-driven change at work and at home, a SolarWinds survey seeks to understand how tech pros feel about their daily roles and responsibilities, the lessons …

Highest paying IT certifications in 2021
A report on the skills and salaries of professionals in the technology sector reveals the true value of certification. It also identifies the number one reason for leaving a …

Data and AI professionals prioritize learning new skills amid labor shortage
O’Reilly announced the results of a survey, which revealed that 64% of respondents took part in training or obtained new certifications in the past year to build upon their …

Firms embracing hybrid working, but must ensure teams have the modern skills to stay productive
Employers must act now to ensure staff have the modern skills to stay productive during hybrid working, says Questionmark. While firms are continuing to let staff work …

Upskilling initiatives could close the technology skills gaps uncovered by remote work
Technology challenges introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic and the emerging trend of remote work uncovered technology skills gaps at many organizations, which in turn required …

How getting a CISSP can change the course of a career
Technical certifications are increasingly in demand with 87% of IT employees possessing at least one and 40% pursuing their next, according to Questionmark. Despite …
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