India currently has 22,000 information security professionals, but needs 800,000 by 2020. Can the government's scheme bring in the necessary skills? What is the risk to business if these roles aren't filled?
The Telangana state government has initiated discussions to launch a unique cybersecurity training programme for creating jobs in the state. What key elements must this programme include to be successful?
Amidst a global information security staffing crisis, India must focus on developing more practitioners with deep technical skills. This is the practical advice from Hord Tipton, out-going director of (ISC)².
As David Shearer steps in as the new executive director of (ISC)², he inherits a huge challenge: How does the consortium respond appropriately to the global information security staffing shortage?
The latest entrant into the password "hall of shame" is Sony Pictures Entertainment. As the ongoing dumps of Sony data by Guardians of Peace highlight, Sony apparently stored unencrypted passwords with inadequate access controls.
A top-flight IT security team requires individuals with know-how in a wide range of non-technology disciplines, in addition to those with technical expertise, cybersecurity leaders say.
Amy McHugh, a former FDIC IT examination analyst, says banking regulators will soon scrutinize C-level executives and boards of directors to gauge their cybersecurity awareness in the wake of the FFIEC's pilot cyber-risk assessment program.
The Information Systems Security Association will soon roll out an online tool that will generate tailored reports to guide IT security professionals in mapping out their careers.
Sophisticated threats require advanced threat protection. A threat-focused next-generation firewall must adhere to three strategic imperatives. Learn how these imperatives improve defense against advanced threats.
Recent data breaches have drawn attention to the cybersecurity field, and millennials have taken notice. A new survey shows an increasing interest in the career path among young adults but also a lack of knowledge about the field.
To help those new to the cybersecurity field demonstrate their level of expertise, ISACA has launched a Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate. Training for the required exam is also available.
As high-profile data breaches continue to grab headlines, demand is growing for well-trained digital forensics experts who can conduct timely investigations to determine the cause of a security incident and help identify mitigation steps.
The Obama administration put a face - actually two faces - on a nearly half-billion-dollar program aimed, in part, at providing cybersecurity skills to the unemployed.
Harriet Pearson, one of the first chief privacy officers at a major enterprise, discusses what makes an effective CPO and privacy lawyer in a fast-evolving field.
If the U.S. military awarded a decoration for hacking, Army Col. Gregory Conti would wear it proudly on his uniform. Hear Conti, director of the Army Cyber Institute, explain why ethical hacking helps drive America's innovation engine.
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