With the current threats to cyber stability around the world, there’s never been a greater urgency for cybersecurity professionals than now. Organizations are investing more time, money and talent to detecting and mitigating cyberattacks. The result is a boom in demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals. What’s the best way to break into cybersecurity when you have no experience in the field? It depends on where you are in your career, what you want to do and where you see your future. If you thrive on solving problems, are driven to help people and are excited at the prospect of working in a constantly evolving field, you already have a lot in common with today’s cybersecurity workforce. You don’t need an

Managers who hire entry- and junior-level cybersecurity practitioners may do so to free up senior staff for more advanced work. But what they often find is that new hires contribute more than expected. Those new to cybersecurity bring fresh perspectives and excitement. They are open to different ideas, are generally eager to learn and want to succeed. Consider the following comments from respondents to an (ISC)² study on cybersecurity hiring practices:  Entry- and junior-level staff “bring new ideas to the table. The fact that they have less experience means that they are also more flexible to new ideas. That is a very important factor to have in an ever-growing company and market,” survey participant.  Said another: “They can bring new ideas

The month of October is widely acknowledged as Cybersecurity Awareness Month and an opportunity for the global community to join together in the mission of educating those outside of the profession with daily practices that can be implemented so that we may all live in a safer and more secure cyber world. This month reminds us that cybersecurity is for all and doesn’t have to be overly complicated. Together we can showcase the vast resources our community has to support all organizations and industries to keep their valuable information secure.   Access Resources  (ISC)² has curated a collection of informational resources to promote practical cybersecurity knowledge ranging from research reports to eBooks and videos, as well as training offerings. Check

Closing the gender and diversity gap in cybersecurity is critical if the profession is serious about addressing its current workforce crisis. (ISC)² estimates that the Cybersecurity Workforce Gap currently stands at 2.72 million professionals globally, but women only make up roughly 25% of the cybersecurity industry, compared to at least 40% of the global workforce. Every year, the SC Media Women in IT Security program celebrates significant contributions of those who have faced these challenges and made a positive impact on the advancement of cybersecurity in government or the private sector. (ISC)² CEO Clar Rosso was recognized as an advocate for her work in expanding and nurturing a new generation of cybersecurity practitioners. In an article announcing the honorees, Jill

Depending on the organization, entry- and junior-level cybersecurity professionals are assigned an assorted mix of tasks, according to new (ISC)² research. Junior-level employees typically are trusted to handle most tasks, the research shows. The findings come from a survey of 1,250 cybersecurity hiring managers showing wide variation in the roles that less-experienced hires are expected to take on. The study shows some differentiation between the types of tasks assigned to entry-level as opposed to junior-level employees. It also reveals greater agreement among respondents about what tasks junior-level employees can handle. Differences within level of responsibility assignments varying by company size also surfaced. Though somewhat surprising, the variation is not necessarily a bad thing. It suggests different companies are making task-assignment