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Security career paths

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Security career paths

A career in corporate security offers various potential paths to success for security practitioners. People who want to pursue a career in the security industry have more options than ever. Not everyone will wind up with the top job, but there are other ways to achieve career satisfaction in the security profession. Corporate security is the field chartered with protecting an organization’s assets. The definition of assets varies from company to company, and choosing to…

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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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Why security professionals experience burnout

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Why security professionals experience burnout

In this episode of The Security Podcasts featuring Thomas Kinsella, Co-Founder & Chief Customer Officer at Tines, we discuss why security professionals experience burnout and how security leaders can prevent it.  “If you’re trying to build out a mature security team, you can’t have a huge amount of turnover,” Kinsella says. “You need a mature team that’s able to stick around for a little while. If you’ve got teams that are burnt out, there’s going…

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Network security implications of the Great Resignation

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Network security implications of the Great Resignation

Despite the joy younger generations derive from poking fun at the older cohorts of the population, the inevitable retirement of these veteran professionals — particularly in technical roles like network engineers, IT, cybersecurity, etc. — will create serious security implications. A 2023 study of this impending wave of retirements (aptly dubbed the Great Resignation) surveyed CIOs and network engineers in multiple Western countries, discovering that 86% of US-based CIOs expect that at least 25% of…

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Understand security recruitment to advance your career

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Understand security recruitment to advance your career

The corporate security recruitment landscape of today looks quite different from that of 10 years ago. Technological advancements that benefit hiring companies and candidates alike have grown and their effect on recruitment has been noticed. It is interesting to evaluate how some recruitment practices have evolved to meet these challenges. Some of these shifts have been beneficial while others have created an impersonal, transactional environment. Recruitment companies of all sizes around the globe adapt in…

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Mentorship advances security careers

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Mentorship advances security careers

What are the most important qualities, skills or experiences to seek when looking to advance a career in security? When asking security leaders this question, the responses are endless. Curiosity is a common answer. “Stay thirsty,” says Jordan Avnaim, Chief Information Security Officer at Entrust. “Ask questions, listen, and learn from others’ experiences. Be daring. Safely experiment and be comfortable making mistakes.” The ability to constantly learn and ask questions is another. In a world of…

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Starting a job in tech? Read this advice to maximize your experience

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Starting a job in tech? Read this advice to maximize your experience

It’s that time of the year. New graduates have just begun to enter the workforce, re-fueling a cybersecurity industry that desperately needs talent around the world. Right now, the shortage sits at just under four million unfilled cybersecurity jobs globally, with the gap rising year-over-year, according to the nonprofit ISC2.  It is imperative that the industry do all it can to retain new graduates who are entering the industry, but there are steps that grads…

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Unlocking secrets of AI-proof industries: Security and cash-in-transit

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Unlocking secrets of AI-proof industries: Security and cash-in-transit

In a world dominated by the rapid advancement of AI, a number of industries are experiencing shifts in how they operate. The security and cash-in-transit sectors, however, stand as significant exceptions where human judgment and adaptability remain essential. The often unpredictable nature of these fields underscores why human involvement is crucial despite the growing capabilities of AI in these spaces. Human judgment prevails In security and cash-in-transit operations, human judgment isn’t just a component, it’s…

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Effective security career management

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Effective security career management

The groundwork for success in your security career lies in careful consideration of your goals, your drive and your ability to reach them. Every security professional goes through this complex process at some point in their career. Effective career management is the opposite of chance. It is based on accurate analysis of your situation, skills, and attributes followed by action you take to improve your position to succeed. The only person who has all this…

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The CISO role will either flourish or vanish

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The CISO role will either flourish or vanish

Without a doubt, any C-level executive title comes at a personal cost — sleepless nights, countless questions and loads of responsibilities. That said, I believe today’s role of the CISO is accompanied by enormous pressures. Consequently, the way the role is currently structured does not set the CISO, nor the organization, up for success.  In speaking with my peers across the industry, I realize that we’re at a pivotal time for CISOs. Since its creation…

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