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Content tagged with Careers & People posted in December 2017
The Disconnect Between Cybersecurity & the C-Suite
Commentary  |  12/28/2017  | 
Most corporate boards are not taking tangible actions to shape their companies' security strategies or investment plans, a PwC study shows.
6 Tips to Protect Against Technical Support Fraud
Slideshows  |  12/27/2017  | 
Just when you’re having fun over the holidays and not paying attention, you can be hit with a tech support scam. Here's how to stay safe into the new year.
CISOs Play Rising Role In Business
News  |  12/26/2017  | 
CISO hiring trends show more external hires, longer tenures, and an increase in MBAs as tech pros are required to understand the business.
CISO Holiday Miracle Wish List
Slideshows  |  12/22/2017  | 
If CISOs could make a wish to solve a problem, these would be among the top choices.
Be a More Effective CISO by Aligning Security to the Business
Partner Perspectives  |  12/21/2017  | 
These five steps will you help marshal the internal resources you need to reduce risk, break down barriers, and thwart cyber attacks.
Top 8 Cybersecurity Skills IT Pros Need in 2018
Slideshows  |  12/18/2017  | 
Cloud security architecture skills to customer-service savvy are among the key IT security skills needed next year as CIOs ramp up hiring.
Why Hackers Are in Such High Demand, and How They're Affecting Business Culture
Commentary  |  12/14/2017  | 
White hat hackers bring value to organizations and help them defend against today's advanced threats.
8 Steps for Building an IT Security Career Path Program
Slideshows  |  12/13/2017  | 
A cybersecurity career-path program can help with talent retention and recruitment.
Automation Could Be Widening the Cybersecurity Skills Gap
Commentary  |  12/13/2017  | 
Sticking workers with tedious jobs that AI can't do leads to burnout, but there is a way to achieve balance.
5 Reasons the Cybersecurity Labor Shortfall Won't End Soon
Commentary  |  12/11/2017  | 
The number of unfilled jobs in our industry continues to grow. Here's why.
What Slugs in a Garden Can Teach Us About Security
Commentary  |  12/8/2017  | 
Design principles observed in nature serve as a valuable model to improve organizations' security approaches.
6 Personality Profiles of White-Hat Hackers
Slideshows  |  12/5/2017  | 
From making the Internet safer to promoting their security careers, bug bounty hunters have a broad range of motivators for hacking – most just like the challenge.
Tips for Writing Better Infosec Job Descriptions
News  |  12/4/2017  | 
Security leaders frustrated with their talent search may be searching for the wrong skills and qualifications.
Security Geek Gift Guide
Slideshows  |  12/1/2017  | 
Fun gifts for cybersecurity co-workers and bosses alike.


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Robert Lemos, Contributing Writer,  7/7/2021
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Tal Memran, Cybersecurity Expert, CYE,  7/9/2021
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