skill development
Cyber risk literacy should be part of every defensive strategy
While almost 95 percent of cybersecurity issues can be traced back to human error, such as accidentally clicking on a malicious link, most governments have not invested enough …
Organizations need to understand risks and ethics related to AI
Despite highly publicized risks of data-sharing and AI, from facial recognition to political deepfakes, leadership at many organizations seems to be vastly underestimating the …
HITBSecTrain: Cutting-edge virtual cyber security trainings on a monthly basis
For better or for worse, the global COVID-19 pandemic has confined most of us to our own countries (our houses and apartments, even), has changed how and from where we do our …
Most cybersecurity pros believe automation will make their jobs easier
Despite 88% of cybersecurity professionals believing automation will make their jobs easier, younger staffers are more concerned that the technology will replace their roles …
Is the skills gap preventing you from executing your enterprise strategy?
As many business leaders look to close the skills gap and cultivate a sustainable workforce amid COVID-19, an IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) study reveals less than 4 …
As attackers evolve their tactics, continuous cybersecurity education is a must
As the Information Age slowly gives way to the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and the rise of IoT and IIoT, on-demand availability of computer system resources, big data and …
SMBs’ size doesn’t make them immune to cyberattacks
78% of SMBs indicated that having a privileged access management (PAM) solution in place is important to a cybersecurity program – yet 76% of respondents said that they do not …
Cybersecurity practices are becoming more formal, security teams are expanding
Organizations are building confidence that their cybersecurity practices are headed in the right direction, aided by advanced technologies, more detailed processes, …
Why developing cybersecurity education is key for a more secure future
Cybersecurity threats are growing every day, be they are aimed at consumers, businesses or governments. The pandemic has shown us just how critical cybersecurity is to the …
Inadequate skills and employee burnout are the biggest barriers to digital transformation
Nearly six in ten organizations have accelerated their digital transformation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an IBM study of global C-suite executives revealed. Top priorities …
Permanent remote work puts greater pressure on IT teams
82% of IT leaders think their company is at a greater risk of phishing attacks, and 78% believe they are at a greater risk of an insider attack, when employees are working …
Views and misconceptions of cybersecurity as a career path
Attitudes toward cybersecurity roles are now overwhelmingly positive, although most people still don’t view the field as a career fit for themselves, even as 29% of …