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Content tagged with Careers & People posted in February 2017
In Cybersecurity, Language Is a Source of Misunderstandings
Commentary  |  2/27/2017  | 
To successfully fight threats across industries, we must all use the same terminology.
20 Cybersecurity Startups To Watch In 2017
Slideshows  |  2/24/2017  | 
VC money flowed plentifully into the security market last year, fueling a new crop of innovative companies.
Road Map To A $200,000 Cybersecurity Job
Commentary  |  2/23/2017  | 
Looking to get ahead in cybersecurity? Here are four areas to keep in mind as you make a five-year career plan.
Law Enforcement At RSAC: Collaboration Is Key To Online Crime Fighting
News  |  2/21/2017  | 
Agencies and investigators are reaching out across jurisdictions and international borders to vanquish spammers, botnet operators, and worse.
8 Valuable Security Certifications For 2017
Slideshows  |  2/21/2017  | 
A security credential could be the step towards your next job title. But which one to get?
Closing The Cybersecurity Skills Gap With STEM
Commentary  |  2/17/2017  | 
As a nation, we should be doing more to promote educational programs that prepare today's students for tomorrow's jobs.
Darkness & Hope On Display At RSA Conference Keynotes
News  |  2/14/2017  | 
Attendees start morning with John Lithgow telling them 'Look at how your light shines together.'
Why Identity Has Become A Top Concern For CSOs
Commentary  |  2/14/2017  | 
Seven of the world's top security leaders share their fears and challenges around the critical new role of identity in the fight against cyber adversaries.
You Can't Hire Your Way Out Of A Skills Shortage ... Yet
Commentary  |  2/13/2017  | 
It will take much effort to fix the IT and cybersecurity talent crisis, but it is possible.
Keep Employees Secure, Wherever They Are
Commentary  |  2/10/2017  | 
As workers grow more dispersed, organizations need to focus on three areas to maintain security.
4 Signs You, Your Users, Tech Peers & C-Suite All Have 'Security Fatigue'
Commentary  |  2/9/2017  | 
If security fatigue is the disease we've all got, the question is how do we get over it?
InfoSec Teams Share Keys To CISO Success
News  |  2/9/2017  | 
Tech expertise and business engagement are critical for CISOs who want to strengthen security but lack authority in their organizations.
What to Watch (& Avoid) At RSAC
Commentary  |  2/8/2017  | 
A renowned security veteran shares his RSA dance card, offering views on technologies destined for the dustbin of history and those that will move the industry forward.
David Beckham Hires Cybersecurity Expert To Probe Email Leak
Quick Hits  |  2/8/2017  | 
18.6 million emails were stolen and leaked from PR firm, including allegedly doctored messages made to damage Beckham's reputation.
Talking Cybersecurity From A Risk Management Point of View
Commentary  |  2/3/2017  | 
CenturyLink CSO David Mahon reflects on the evolution of the chief information security officer, and why today’s CISOs are increasingly adopting a risk-based approach to security.
10 Essential Elements For Your Incident-Response Plan
Slideshows  |  2/2/2017  | 
The middle of a DDoS attack or ransomware infection is hardly the time to start talking about divisions of labor, or who should do what when.
The Interconnected Nature Of International Cybercrime
Commentary  |  2/1/2017  | 
How burgeoning hackers are honing their craft across language barriers from top tier cybercriminal ecosystems and forums of the Deep and Dark Web.


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