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Challenges and victories women see in cybersecurity

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Challenges and victories women see in cybersecurity

Professionals in the cybersecurity field recognize September 1, 2024, as International Women in Cyber Day.  “Celebrating women in cyber is an important way to recognize the invaluable contributions women make to the cybersecurity industry,” says Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS). “We’ve made tremendous progress in training and mentoring women in cybersecurity. Now, the industry must work to create inclusive environments that enable women to succeed and advance in cybersecurity roles.” Progress…

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How to close the widening AI and cybersecurity skills gap

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How to close the widening AI and cybersecurity skills gap

With so many emerging cybersecurity threats, it can be easy to forget about a notable, growing cybersecurity concern: the talent gap. As malicious actors continue to evolve their tools and techniques, how can organizations keep pace with the shifting threat landscape while facing a skills shortage?  Here, we talk to Riccardo Ocleppo, Founder and CEO of Open Institute of Technology.  Security magazine: Tell us about your title and background.  I am the founder of Docsity and…

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How threat hunting secures organizations: A proactive security strategy

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How threat hunting secures organizations: A proactive security strategy

Threat hunting involves actively searching for threats instead of waiting for alerts from defense systems. It is about taking the initiative to find irregularities and deviations in computer systems. Often, there are no alerts to signal an intrusion. Threat hunting targets threats that have already bypassed automated detection systems. It facilitates the identification of attackers who have penetrated the infrastructure and are practically indistinguishable from legitimate users by standard security measures. Threat hunting complements automated…

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Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science | McAfee Blog

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Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science | McAfee Blog

Advice and Insights from some of McAfee’s brightest STEM leaders This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, #TeamMcAfee is proud to join forces with the incredible McAfee Women in Security Community (WISE) to celebrate the achievements of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)! WISE is a passionate group of women (and men!) who are dedicated to creating a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all at McAfee, actively supporting and empowering…

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The state of the chief information security officer role

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The state of the chief information security officer role

The growing importance of cybersecurity has led to an expansion in security leadership roles. According to an IANS report, most fortune firm chief information security officers (CISOs) are VP-level or higher. The report found that 74% of CISOs and global CISOs report to a CIO or CTO. The other 26% report to a business function such as a COO, CFO, chief risk officer or legal counsel. According to the report, four in 10 CISOs spend…

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Be one of those people that gives back to the community

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Be one of those people that gives back to the community

I first met Nicole Hoffman, who is a Security Investigator for Cisco Talos and part of our Strategic Analysis, Threat Intelligence and Interdiction team, during the recording of the Talos IR On Air Q1 2023 episode. This was a live broadcast in which we discussed the trends observed by the Talos IR team in the past quarter. Nicole’s team, among many other things, put together these quarterly threats overview. During the On Air recording, I…

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The power of community: Elevating Latinas in cybersecurity

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The power of community: Elevating Latinas in cybersecurity

When Samantha Bolet, Angela Hill and Vanessa Morales founded the security nonprofit Latinas in Cyber (LAIC), they sought to create a community in the cybersecurity field during a turbulent time in the profession and wider world. “LAIC was a pandemic baby,” says Bolet, Vice President and Founder of LAIC and Senior Privacy Program Manager at ByteDance, the parent company for TikTok. “It came out of this moment where we were really trying to connect and…

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Stubborn workforce challenges call for new approaches in building security teams

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Stubborn workforce challenges call for new approaches in building security teams

Stubborn workforce challenges call for new approaches in building security teams | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more….

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Collaboration needed to effectively expand cyber education & training

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Collaboration needed to effectively expand cyber education & training

Collaboration needed to effectively expand cyber education & training | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This…

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Clar Rosso | Most Influential People in Security 2023

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Clar Rosso | Most Influential People in Security 2023

Clar Rosso | Most Influential People in Security 2023 | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This…

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