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Content tagged with Careers & People posted in August 2017
Hacking the Security Job Application Process
Commentary  |  8/30/2017  | 
Simple advice to help job seekers dig out of the black hole of recruiter and employer hiring portals.
Training Courses for Aspiring Cybercriminals Put Security Education To Shame
Training Courses for Aspiring Cybercriminals Put Security Education To Shame
Dark Reading Videos  |  8/29/2017  | 
Reasonably priced, module-based training courses and helpful forums will train a beginner in all the tools and techniques of the successful cybercriminal, Rick Holland of Digital Shadows explains.
FTC to Issue Refunds Following Tech Support Scam
Quick Hits  |  8/29/2017  | 
The Federal Trade Commision will issue partial refunds to victims of a scheme that deceived hundreds of thousands of people.
New York's Historic FinSec Regulation Covers DDoS, Not Just Data
News  |  8/28/2017  | 
Starting today, New York banks and insurers must report to authorities within 72 hours on any security event that has a 'reasonable likelihood' of causing material harm to normal operations.
A Call for New Voices on the Security Conference Circuit
Commentary  |  8/25/2017  | 
If the mere idea of talking in public makes you want to hide in a bathroom stall with a stuffed bobcat, think again.
The Changing Face & Reach of Bug Bounties
Commentary  |  8/23/2017  | 
HackerOne CEO Mårten Mickos reflects on the impact of vulnerability disclosure on today's security landscape and leadership.
Why Most Security Awareness Training Fails (And What To Do About It)
Why Most Security Awareness Training Fails (And What To Do About It)
Dark Reading Videos  |  8/22/2017  | 
Arun Vishwanath discusses why awareness training shouldn't apply the same cure to every ailment then blame the patient when the treatment doesn't work.
Coming Soon to Dark Reading...
Commentary  |  8/22/2017  | 
Event calendar: Dark Reading brings you threat intelligence tomorrow, boardroom communication next week, and coming in November, a brand new conference in the D.C. area.
14 Social Media-Savvy CISOs to Follow on Twitter
Slideshows  |  8/18/2017  | 
A roundup of some of the more social media-engaged security leaders to follow for updates on industry news, trends, and events.
Curbing the Cybersecurity Workforce Shortage with AI
Commentary  |  8/18/2017  | 
By using cognitive technologies, an organization can address the talent shortage by getting more productivity from current employees and improving processes.
Behind the Briefings: How Black Hat Sessions Get Chosen
Behind the Briefings: How Black Hat Sessions Get Chosen
Dark Reading Videos  |  8/17/2017  | 
Daniel Cuthbert and Stefano Zanero explain what the Black Hat review board is looking for in an abstract submission for the Briefings.
20 Tactical Questions SMB Security Teams Should Ask Themselves
Commentary  |  8/15/2017  | 
Or why it pays for small- and medium-sized businesses to plan strategically but act tactically.
Cybersecurity's Ceiling
News  |  8/14/2017  | 
Security spending and staffing are rising, but restrained resources are tempering market growth.
What CISOs Need to Know about the Psychology behind Security Analysis
Commentary  |  8/14/2017  | 
Bandwidth, boredom and cognitive bias are three weak spots that prevent analysts from identifying threats. Here's how to compensate.
What Women in Cybersecurity Really Think About Their Careers
News  |  8/4/2017  | 
New survey conducted by a female security pro of other female security pros dispels a few myths.
Why Cybersecurity Needs a Human in the Loop
Commentary  |  8/3/2017  | 
It's no longer comparable to Kasparov versus Deep Blue. When security teams use AI, it's like Kasparov consulting with Deep Blue before deciding on his next move.


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