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How to land your first job in cybersecurity
According to LinkedIn, job applications have surged over 45% in the past year, with 11,000 applications submitted every minute. This flood of applications is making it harder …

Cybersecurity essentials for the future: From hype to what works
Cybersecurity never stands still. One week it’s AI-powered attacks, the next it’s a new data breach, regulation, or budget cut. With all that noise, it’s easy to get …

DirectDefense launches Security Essentials to protect growing SMBs
DirectDefense has launched DirectDefense Security Essentials, a fully managed, subscription-based security program purpose-built for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs). With …

Cybercriminals blend AI and social engineering to bypass detection
Attackers are focusing more on stealing identities. Because of this, companies need to use zero trust principles. They should also verify user identities more carefully, says …

CISOs are juggling security, responsibility, and burnout
This article gathers excerpts from multiple reports, presenting statistics and insights that may be valuable for CISOs, helping them with informed decision-making, risk …

99% of CISOs work extra hours every week
The most common challenge for CISOs is resource constraints: not enough staff, budget or technology to support the security program needed or meet compliance requirements, …

How network segmentation can strengthen visibility in OT networks
What role does the firewall play in the protection of operational technology (OT) networks and systems? Many would say that it’s the defensive mechanism to protect that …

Security considerations during layoffs: Advice from an MSSP
Navigating layoffs is complex and difficult for many reasons. Not only do human resources and direct managers bear the onus of responsibility when conducting exit …

DirectDefense ThreatAdvisor 3.0 offers continuous security monitoring and management
DirectDefense launched ThreatAdvisor 3.0, its proprietary security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) platform. Designed to improve the speed, efficiency, and …

Why cybersecurity is a blue-collar job
Cybersecurity has witnessed exponential growth in recent years, fueled by the increasing sophistication of cyber threats. As the demand for skilled professionals continues to …

DirectDefense partners with SCADAfence to strengthen industrial cybersecurity
DirectDefense announced its partnership with SCADAfence to enhance industrial cybersecurity and safeguard OT Networks in the era of IIoT. The SCADAfence Platform enables …

DirectDefense and Claroty join forces to secure XIoT environments
DirectDefense has partnered with Claroty which empowers organizations with visibility, protection, and threat detection to secure their Extended Internet of Things (XIoT), a …
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