Keeping up with the latest cybersecurity industry news and information can be a challenge all on its own. Listening to podcasts is a great way to stay up to date while you’re on the go, or even while you’re working. The (ISC)² team has gathered a collection of top cybersecurity podcasts that support our vision of inspiring a safe and secure cyber world. The cybersecurity experts featured below provide timely industry updates and other insights via engaging conversational platforms.   Top Cybersecurity Podcasts   Cyber Security Interviews Personal conversations with cybersecurity experts working in the field today. 20-60 minutes l Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify   Cyber Security Today – IT World Canada Updates on the latest cyber security threats

Nearly three weeks after (ISC)² made its highly popular Professional Development Institute (PDI) course titled “Ransomware: Identify, Protect, Detect, Recover,” free to the public through July 31, 2021, more than 4,500 professionals have enrolled in the course. The ransomware crisis has reached an all-time high, with numerous headline-grabbing attacks coming to light. Some attacks, such as the ones against Kaseya and SolarWinds, are having far-reaching effects that, by design, extend well beyond the original target. The current ransomware epidemic is leaving victim organizations struggling to remediate and others wondering if they’ll be next. However, with protection strategies and remediation plans in place prior to an attack, organizations are better prepared to recover quickly or negate an attack altogether. The two-hour nontechnical (ISC)² course covers

Last year was a first for (ISC)² Security Congress, as our conference took place entirely virtually. The COVID-19 pandemic forced nearly all events in 2020 to go virtual and we’re excited to take the experience from that event and use it to deliver an even better one for you this year. Whether you’re a first-timer or a returning attendee, you’re going to love the first-ever hybrid Security Congress. This year, the All Access Pass offers the in-person experience that so many of us have missed over the past year and a half, plus the option to attend sessions virtually. We also have a virtual only pass which offers attendees the ability to enjoy everything that Security Congress has to offer

In conjunction with #RansomwareWeek, today (ISC)² announced that its popular Professional Development Institute (PDI) course titled “Ransomware: Identify, Protect, Detect, Recover,” is now free to the public through July 31, 2021. (ISC)² recognizes the intense demand for ransomware prevention and mitigation content and has opened registration to anyone who is interested in the topic. The two-hour ransomware course is Quality Matters (QM) approved and upon successful completion, learners earn a certification of completion and digital badge. Successful course completion will also unlock a 25% discount off all PDI courses through July 31, including the All-Access Pass and the Express Bundle. There are also two related courses that are recommended for those interested in learning more about ransomware: Techniques for Malware Analysis and Navigating

Welcome back to #RansomwareWeek here on the (ISC)² Blog! Today we’re linking you up with eight episodes from the award-winning (ISC)² webinar program that touch on ransomware and cover the key components surrounding the state of cybersecurity threats. These sessions can help teams to better understand cybersecurity attacks, prepare for defense and plan a response in the event of a security breach. Anatomy of a Targeted Industrial Ransomware Attack Ransomware-New variants and Better Tactics to Defend and Defeat These Threats Darktrace #1: Ransomware in Focus: How AI Stays One Step Ahead of Attackers Ransomware Deep Dive: Examining Disturbing Ransomware Trends Working with Law Enforcement and the FBI Your Data Held Hostage: Understanding the Extensive Ransomware Threat Nice to Have or Have