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The role of AI in cybersecurity operations
2024-08-05 05:00

Many organizations have turned to AI to alleviate their SOC analysts' load, but some cybersecurity workers fear that there may come a time when AI will steal their jobs. When trained specifically on cybersecurity data, it can streamline cybersecurity operations by automating routine tasks like triaging alerts, analyzing logs, and conducting vulnerability scans, saving valuable time and resources for human analysts.

How to start your cybersecurity career: Expert tips and guidance
2024-08-05 04:30

This article provides expert advice to help you navigate the early stages of your cybersecurity career, offering practical tips and insights. My opinion about starting a career in cybersecurity is a very strong one: if you don't have a true passion for the field, if you find it a "Trendy" profession at the moment, and are not willing to learn, listen, and expand your professional comfort zone every day, taking full responsibility for your actions, you should stay away from it.

How life sciences companies use AI to fill the cybersecurity skills gap
2024-08-05 03:30

In this Help Net Security video, Beth Miller, Field CISO at Code42, highlights a significant trend: 73% of life sciences companies turn to AI to address the cybersecurity skills gap, surpassing...

Optus and Medibank Data Breach Cases Allege Cyber Security Failures
2024-08-02 18:38

Both telecommunications provider Optus and private health insurer Medibank suffered large-scale data breaches affecting tens of millions of Australians, leading to heightened regulatory and business focus on cyber security in the years since. More Australia coverage Australia's privacy regulator alleges serious Medibank cyber security failures.

Webinar: Discover the All-in-One Cybersecurity Solution for SMBs
2024-08-02 11:35

In today's digital battlefield, small and medium businesses face the same cyber threats as large corporations, but with fewer resources. Managed service providers are struggling to keep up with the demand for protection.

Get an Extensive Education in Cybersecurity for Just $40
2024-08-01 09:00

This extensive bundle includes nine courses and more than 50 hours of training in ethical hacking, Kali Linux, certification exams, and more. TL;DR: Kick off a cybersecurity career with help from The Masters in Cyber Security Certification Bundle, now just $39.97 through August 4.

UK Electoral Commission slapped for basic cybersecurity fails
2024-07-31 08:30

The UK's Electoral Commission has received a formal slap on the wrist for a litany of security failings that led to the theft of personal data belonging to around 40 million voters. Official documents from the Information Commissioner's Office say the people responsible for the 2021 cyberattack on the Electoral Commission's Microsoft Exchange Server are unknown.

Cybersecurity jobs available right now: July 31, 2024
2024-07-31 03:30

Determine security requirements by evaluating business and product strategies, researching cloud security standards and new technologies, conducting system security and vulnerability analyses and performing risk assessments. Assess the enterprise infrastructure for current and potential vulnerabilities or security threats by leveraging automated security monitoring tools, conducting security assessments, and determining if anomalies are actual system compromises.

Is your password policy working? Key cybersecurity KPIs to measure
2024-07-30 14:02

One way to do this is by aligning password policies with wider cybersecurity KPIs. Aligning your password policies with wider cybersecurity KPIs lets you prove the value of your investments.

The cost of cybersecurity burnout: Impact on performance and well-being
2024-07-29 03:30

This article includes excerpts from recent reports we covered, providing statistics and insights into the levels of stress and burnout experienced by cybersecurity professionals. Most cybersecurity pros took time off due to mental health issues.