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In light of Uber’s most recent breach news, that comes on the heels of several other notable breaches, some question whether the cybersecurity industry is able to keep up.  Brian Krebs engaged a wide audience on Twitter when he asked whether Uber’s choice to pay hackers to cover up a major breach was any different from paying a ransomware fee to have files decrypted. Optimists hope that the recent attacks will serve to raise the bar in cybersecurity policies and practices. Yet, here we are at the start of the holidays, bombarded with lists of ways to beware of cyber criminals who love the online shopping deals more than shoppers. As we all digest the good food and cheer we enjoyed

Name: Marco FernandesTitle: Lead Security Solutions ArchitectEmployer: Hewlett Packard EnterpriseLocation: Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas, U.S.A.Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Computer Information SystemsYears in IT: 4Years in information security: 8Cybersecurity certifications: SSCP   How did you decide upon a career in cybersecurity? I grew up with a love of technology and cybersecurity, along with a curiosity for business. So when I got to college, I wasn’t sure what I should major in. My brilliant brother, Roger Fernandes, encouraged me to pursue a degree in Business Computer Information Systems (BCIS). After seeing news of so many hacks and data breaches, I knew our country needed more security professionals, thus I decided to become one. I started out as an IT analyst in

This year marks the first ever (ISC)² EMEA Information Security Leadership Awards (ISLA), a chance for our community to recognise fellow information security and management professionals going the extra mile to enhance security across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Overall, we received a staggering number of impressive submissions, over 200, and these were shortlisted down to our finalists by our judges, members of the Europe, Middle East and Africa Advisory Council (EAC). Winners will be announced at our Secure Summit UK on 12 December 2017. In the meantime, we have been sharing their stories on the blog over the last two months. Here is the seventh and final installment: Patrick Wheeler, Director at CyberWayFinder (Belgium) Patrick is a cybersecurity practitioner, originating from

Security experts and practitioners from around the world gathered at the 11th annual SecTor conference in Toronto last week. Among other highlights, there was a lot of focus on the evolution of technology in addressing cybersecurity challenges. In his keynote address, IBM Resilient CTO Bruce Schneier called for increased government regulations in order to improve cybersecurity. If you were side tracked by the industry news coming out of SecTor, there might have been some happenings that flew under your radar. Here’s a look at other interesting headlines to help get you up to speed on different news worthy stories across several aspects of cybersecurity. Partners in fighting cyber crime Mergers and acquisitions aren’t uncommon in the security industry, but ADT

If you are a cloud service provider (CSP), much of your credibility will come from your transparency. Clients will constantly worry about your ability to remain secure and reliable in all areas of operations, and they will compare it to what they know best – their own in-house system. Bedside manner and customer experience are vital components of a CSP’s offerings, but they are underused commodities.   Cloud Tweaks most recent blog, How Security Certification Helps Cloud Service Providers Stay Transparent and Credible, reveals how partnering up with a Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) can make all the difference in ensuring your customers enjoy both physical security and emotional confidence.   Read it now >

If earning a professional certification were easy, everyone would have one. The truth is, making the decision to advance your career is a major undertaking. Planning for the process is the best way to set yourself up for success on the certifications you need to advance your infosec career. In order to manage your expectations, it is important to be realistic about the commitment you’re making. Following these five steps will set you up for success by ensuring that you are choosing the certifications you need based on the skills you currently have and where you want to take your career. Know what you want and what you need. Let’s face it, there are a lot of certification offerings, and