The Internal and External Struggles of Ethics and the CISSP Credential As Old As Mythology All students of information security have heard of the Caesar cipher and the Spartan Scytale. These early encryption methods demonstrate the craftiness of the human mind. Encryption has evolved and become more sophisticated.  Encryption has been instrumental in the advancement of society. Can you think of another ancient mental construct of humanity that has remained static, yet is no less important to the functioning of society?  Let’s consider the topic of ethics. The concept of ethics has existed since ancient times, and the subject is still applicable today, in all areas of life, and is codified as a requirement in many professions, such as the

Take the CISSP practice quiz to find out if you’re ready for the exam The CISSP certification is the ideal credential for those with the technical and managerial competence, skills, and experience to design, engineer, implement, and manage an overall cybersecurity program. Considered the industry’s premier security credential, the CISSP differentiates leaders giving them the competitive advantage across the industry. The CISSP covers eight broad domains, so it’s no surprise that preparing for the exam can be a daunting task. To help you assess your readiness, we’ve developed the CISSP practice quiz. The free online quiz is designed to test your knowledge on topics found in each of the eight CISSP domains found in the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).

A corporate security policy is the cornerstone document of a company’s risk management. Does your business have the appropriate security controls in place to implement the policy, or is the policy a forgotten document in a dusty drawer? Although most companies have established security policies at the strategic level these are not always enforced, because they lack foundational support at the tactical level. The key to solving this is knowledgeable and skilled security practitioners who can take the lead and implement security controls aligned to the policy’s goals. Many security incidents may have been avoided if the proper security controls had been in place. As a result, affected businesses are running the operational risks of huge penalties by not being

(ISC)² Security Congress is virtual for the first time this year making it even easier for CISSPs, and all certified (ISC)² members, to earn CPEs. Taking place November 16-18, we’ll been presenting 3 expert keynotes, a Town Hall meeting, virtual expo hall and networking opportunities, along with nearly 50 hours of educational breakout sessions. To attend, you’ll need to create an account and purchase your pass for the conference. Member pricing is U.S. $395 for an All Access Pass which is your best value for price and CPEs. Keynote sessions will be available on-demand for 60 days after the event. However, all the breakout sessions will be available to attendees for a full year after Security Congress. This means that

by Anastasios Arampatzis Cyberattacks in the Healthcare Industry are Increasing The use of technology in the healthcare sector can be both life-saving and life-threatening. Advancements in technology, like 3D printing, virtual reality, robotics, and Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), improve the ability of healthcare organizations to provide better care for their patients. At the same time, criminals leverage this new technology to execute their malevolent causes by either stealing protected health information (PHI) and other sensitive data or disrupting the operation of healthcare providers. The recent COVID-19 pandemic serves as a good example of the attack vectors criminals are using. Taking advantage of the people’s increased need for timely and accurate information about the pandemic, cybercriminals launched an unprecedented campaign