CISSP trends strong with BrightTALK webinar viewers. BrightTALK, our primary webinar platform, identifies the most popular and trending topics out of more than 100,000 security and technology talks. We recently noticed that cybersecurity is holding strong and ranked number one in the most popular category, but we were excited to see that CISSP was ranked number two in the trending category, outranking a wide array of popular interests. During the year when a pandemic halted travel and training budgets, many people turned to webinars to help sustain their professional development goals. (ISC)² Think Tank webinars and Security Briefings experienced a record 67% year-over-year increase in views with more than 690,000 total views. We awarded more than 396,000 continuing professional education

The New Face of Healthcare Healthcare is currently undergoing a digital transformation that rivals the development of autonomous vehicles in the automobile industry. In fact, there are connections between improved healthcare and autonomous vehicle development. Digital transformation is a buzzword that evokes many grand ideas. In healthcare, one article succinctly articulated it: “Digital transformation in healthcare is the positive impact of technology in healthcare”. Some of the positive outcomes of digital transformation in healthcare include the rise of telemedicine, the development of internet-enabled medical devices, and medical practice and education via virtual reality technology. These developments are enhanced by the emergence of 5G technologies, bringing real-time care into sharp focus. This is an extraordinary convergence of technologies. With these intertwined

The nonprofit Center for Cyber Safety and Education (Center) is providing 1,300 local elementary students with a Garfield-led online safety education program, thanks to a donation from area cybersecurity professionals. With the gift from the (ISC)² Hawaii Chapter, media specialists serving the seven elementary schools at the Leilehua Complex will conduct the award-winning Garfield’s Cyber Safety Adventures lesson with students before they go on spring break. The online instructor-led lesson allows students to learn digital citizenship through interactive storybooks, online class discussions, and engaging Garfield cartoons via their home computer. “It’s rewarding to collaborate with professional organizations that want to give back to the community with the Adopt a School initiative,” says Patrick Craven, director of the Center. “Garfield provides

When it comes to cybersecurity, bigger may not always be the best indicator of effectiveness. (ISC)2 research reveals organizations of all sizes have similar strategies when it comes to structuring their cybersecurity teams. Set aside bigger technology budgets for a moment and focus on people; Look at how small and midsized businesses (SMBs), and enterprises align their cybersecurity talent by functional roles within their organizations. What you’ll find are striking similarities. These findings – based on the (ISC)2 2020 Cybersecurity Workforce Study – suggest size has little bearing on how organizations structure their cybersecurity operations. Furthermore, study participants by and large seem satisfied their organizations are doing a good job of matching their teams’ roles and capabilities to the needs

Upskilling in times of uncertainty and change is a prudent career decision By Tony Vizza, CISSP, CCSP The saying “everything happens for a reason” is often invoked as a message of support during times of hardship or adversity. While it may be difficult to apply to a crisis on the scale and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the resiliency that we as individuals develop during such difficult times can make us stronger and better prepared for whatever comes next. A crisis comes with danger, but it also comes with opportunities. While the tourism, travel and retail sectors have been devastated by the global economic crisis, tech companies such as Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Alphabet (parent of Google) are now all