skill development

Security awareness training isn’t stopping breaches. Can AI help?
In this Help Net Security video, Mick Leach, Field CISO at Abnormal AI, explores why security awareness training (SAT) is failing to reduce human error, the top cause of …

Review: Cybersecurity For Dummies, 3rd Edition
If you’re new to cybersecurity and looking for a book that doesn’t overwhelm you with jargon or dive too deep into technical territory, Cybersecurity For Dummies might be a …

Review: Resilient Cybersecurity
Resilient Cybersecurity touches on nearly every major function of enterprise cybersecurity, from threat detection and identity management to vendor risk and regulatory …

How to give better cybersecurity presentations (without sounding like a robot)
Most people think great presenters are born with natural talent. Luka Krejci, a presentation expert, disagrees. “They are called presentation skills. Skills, not …

Review: Effective Vulnerability Management
Effective Vulnerability Management offers a view of a key part of cybersecurity, showing how practices, tools, and processes can help organizations reduce risk. About the …

Review: The Ultimate Kali Linux Book, Third Edition
Packed with real-world scenarios, hands-on techniques, and insights into widely used tools, the third edition of the bestselling Ultimate Kali Linux Book offers a practical …

Review: Zero to Engineer
Zero to Engineer is a practical guide for anyone looking to launch a career in information technology without a traditional college degree. The book draws from the …

How to build an effective cybersecurity simulation
Most people groan at the prospect of security training. It’s typically delivered through dull online videos or uninspiring exercises that fail to capture real-world urgency. …

A closer look at The Ultimate Cybersecurity Careers Guide
In this Help Net Security interview, Kim Crawley, cybersecurity expert and Professor at the Open Institute of Technology, discusses her latest book, The Ultimate Cybersecurity …

Review: Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises
Packed with real-world case studies and practical examples, Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises offers insights into how organizations have successfully leveraged tabletop …

Can AI-powered gamified simulations help cybersecurity teams keep up?
Traditional training often lacks the hands-on experience cybersecurity teams need to counter advanced threats. AI-powered gamified simulations combine artificial intelligence …

The CISO’s bookshelf: 10 must-reads for security leaders
Discover essential reads for CISOs in this curated list of books covering cybersecurity leadership, risk management, zero trust, board communication, and more. Why CISOs Fail, …