Security News > 2021 > June > Week in review: Preventing ransomware attacks, SOC burnout, and customizing your ATT&CK database

SOC burnout is real: 3 preventative steps every CISO must takeFor those that spend every day as a security professional and for anyone who truly appreciates the demands applied to these essential security team members, burnout is a harsh reality.

Cloud security skills in high demandCloud security is critically important for organizations across the globe as adoption of cloud infrastructure continues to grow at a rapid clip.

The shift toward the cloud is unstoppable, and inevitably, it's driving soaring demand for skilled security professionals, according to GIAC. The paradox of post-quantum crypto preparednessPreparing for post-quantum cryptography is a paradox: on the one hand, we don't know for sure when, or perhaps even if, a large quantum computer will become available that can break all current public-key cryptography.

Many businesses attempt to quantify the human element of their security posture by sending employees simulated attacks to find out how susceptible workers are to phishing, social engineering, spoofing, and other similar attacks.

Defense supply chain vulnerabilities creating security gapsA BlueVoyant report highlights critical vulnerabilities within the defense supply chain ecosystem.

Only 7% of security leaders are reporting to the CEOWhile 60% of organizations have experienced a cyberattack in the last two years and spend approximately $38 million on security activities, only 7% of security leaders are reporting to the CEO, a LogRhythm report reveals.

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