skill development

Securing the future through cybersecurity education
In this Help Net Security round-up, we present excerpts from previously recorded videos in which security experts talk about the cybersecurity talent shortage and the role …

How to prepare for the CISSP exam: Tips from industry leaders
The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is the most widely recognized certification in the information security industry. CISSP certifies that an …

Making cybersecurity more appealing to women, closing the skills gap
In this Help Net Security interview, Charly Davis, CCO at Sapphire, provides insights into the current challenges and barriers women face in the cybersecurity industry. Davis …

Closing the cybersecurity skills gap with upskilling programs
The list of skills technologists and organizations need to succeed grows with each new tech advancement, according to Pluralsight. But for many organizations, budgets and …

10 colleges and universities shaping the future of cybersecurity education
Institutions featured on this list often provide undergraduate and graduate degrees, courses, as well as certificate programs tailored to meet the growing demand for …

Thinking outside the code: How the hacker mindset drives innovation
Keren Elazari is an internationally recognized security analyst, author, and researcher. Since 2000, Keren has worked with leading Israeli security firms, government …

Damn Vulnerable RESTaurant: Open-source API service designed for learning
Damn Vulnerable RESTaurant is an open-source project that allows developers to learn to identify and fix security vulnerabilities in their code through an interactive game. …

31% of women in tech consider switching roles over the next year
31% of women in tech are considering leaving their organization over the next 12 months due foremost to poor management, followed by a lack of training and a desire for better …

Why women struggle in the cybersecurity industry
The workplace experiences of women in cybersecurity are dramatically worse than men across virtually every category, according to a WiCyS and Aleria survey. Previous studies …

WiCyS: A champion for a more diverse cybersecurity workforce
In this Help Net Security interview, Lynn Dohm, Executive Director at Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), talks about how the organization supports its members across different …

How immersive AI transforms skill development
Organizations are becoming more laser-focused on extracting the value of AI, moving from the experimentation phase toward adoption. While the potential for AI is limitless, AI …

10 free cybersecurity guides you might have missed
This collection of free cybersecurity guides covers a broad range of topics, from resources for developing cybersecurity programs to specific guides for various sectors and …
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