training

Half of IT teams can’t fully utilize cloud security solutions due to understaffing
There are unrealized gaps between the rate of implementation or operation and the effective use of cloud security access brokers (CASB) within the enterprise, according to a …

Tech sector job interviews test performance anxiety rather than competence at coding
A study from North Carolina State University and Microsoft finds that the technical interviews currently used in hiring for many software engineering positions test whether a …

Lack of technology skills creates a dent in remote workers’ productivity
The lack of technology skills is contributing to a dent in productivity as workers struggle to adapt to working from home over prolonged periods. Questionmark is calling on …

Only 38% of US govt workers received ransomware prevention training
73% of government employees are concerned about impending ransomware threats to cities across the country, and more employees fear of cyberattacks to their community than …

(ISC)2 and NTT-AT partner to bring cybersecurity training to Japan
(ISC)2 – the world’s largest nonprofit association of certified cybersecurity professionals – announced an expansion of its strategic partnership with NTT Advanced Technology …

How to test employee cyber competence through pentesting
Social engineering hacking preys on the vulnerabilities inherent in human psychology. Take the Nigerian (419) scams as an example: the scammer tries to convince the victim to …

Cybersecurity workforce skills gap rises to over 4 million
The estimated current cybersecurity workforce is 2.8 million professionals, while the amount of additional trained staff needed to close the skills gap is 4.07 million …

Phishing attacks are a complex problem that requires layered solutions
Most cyberattacks start with a social engineering attempt and, most often than not, it takes the form of a phishing email. It’s easy to understand the popularity of this …

Networking, security and programming training are most in demand
Networking and operating systems, security and programming training are in the highest demand among technology and developer professionals, according to a Skillsoft research. …

Insights into end-user security awareness and behavior around phishing
Phishing remains a leading concern for organizations worldwide. A new Proofpoint report features analysis of data related to nearly 130 million cybersecurity questions and …

Cyber hygiene training is infrequent and inconsistent
Finn Partners Research released findings from its Cybersecurity at Work study that examined the level of cyber risk that employees pose to their organizations. The in-depth …

How to use the cloud to improve your technology training
Anyone who has tried to hire an IT expert knows that the shortage of qualified people is real. We’re not just talking about IT security jobs, either. Almost every area of tech …