Mapping the Cybersecurity Training Ecosystem
This first of its kind Cybersecurity Training Ecosystem Map, published by AccessCyber, identifies and highlights key organizations preparing professionals for careers in security.
Universities Are Struggling to Teach Cybersecurity — Here's Why
"This looks good... but you're not actually going to teach them how to hack, are you?" The head of the Computer Science department asks, almost in a whisper, as if she had said a 'bad' word. I had just pitched a cybersecurity course to a major university. They liked it, mostly... except for the title: Ethical Hacking.
Cybersecurity Discord Servers For InfoSec Professionals
These cybersecurity Discord servers provide a safe space to actively connect with the information security community.
Cybersecurity Career and Training Resources for Military Veterans
Shaped by their experiences in traditional warfare, military veterans are uniquely positioned to leverage their skills in the battle against cyber crime.
All The End of Year Cybersecurity Deals You Wont Want to Miss (Black Friday / Cyber Monday 2023)
Check out these Black Friday and Cyber Monday (2023) deals on your favorite cybersecurity / infosec gear and training, including: AppSecEngineer, Coursera, Hak5, edX, Protonmail, and many more.
Like, Share, Hack! Top 40 YouTube Channels for Learning Cybersecurity
Students and professionals have long turned to popular video site, YouTube, for entertaining and educational content — including cybersecurity & hacking tutorials.
‘Being Fearless Online’ With SquareX Founder: Vivek Ramachandran
This week, we're chatting about what happens when hacking tools become accessible to the masses. We've also got a fantastic guest on the show: Hacker, educator, entrepreneur, and author, Vivek Ramachandran.
The Sound of Security: 50 Cybersecurity Podcasts Worth Listening To
In our fast-paced digital era, staying informed about the latest cybersecurity trends, news, and findings is more crucial than ever. It's the key to effectively safeguarding our digital lives and ensuring the security of our interconnected world.
Will the NSA Hire You if You Solve This Challenge?
In this scenario, the US Coast Guard discovers an unidentified signal near US waters. You play the role of an NSA employee providing technical assistance to the USCG to identify and investigate the unknown object producing the signal.
Day in the Life of a Palo Alto Networks SOC Analyst
How do Palo Alto Networks SOC Analysts spend their work day? Find out.
Turns Out You Can Learn A Programming Language in 30 Minutes
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to code, start here: this brief guide from Amos Wegner (@fasterthanlime) provides a quick, yet detailed guide for learning Rust — a programming language developed by Mozilla with an emphasis on safety and performance.
Out Now: Black Mass Volume II From VX-Underground
The recent release of VX-Underground’s Black Mass Volume II is the perfect mix of coloring book meets hacker manual — including human-generated artwork, a rarity in today’s AI-obsessed world.
Can this Open Source Python Script Actually Replace Splunk?
What if you could achieve Splunk-like functionality without the hefty price tag? This open-source python script is intended to do just that.
Episode 5: Help! My CISO is a Millennial…
On Episode 5 of the 2Factor Podcast: This week, we're chatting about how security practitioners are fighting FUD with FUN, what happens when Millennials lead your security organization, and the challenges of being a parody global CISO.
No Degree? No Problem: 9 Companies Embracing Non-Traditional Paths to Cybersecurity Hiring
In a transformative departure from traditional hiring practices, an increasing number of companies are eliminating the requirement for college degrees as a condition of employment in cybersecurity roles.
SHIELD 2023: An IAM and Cybersecurity Seminar
Hundreds of cybersecurity leaders gathered at the Westin Times Square Hotel in New York City recently to attend SHIELD 2023.
Presentations from Zoho team members, Harish Sekar and Vivin Sathyan emphasized the link between IAM and Zero Trust as a formidable defense strategy against modern cyber threats. Discussion topics ranged from IAM implementation in cloud ecosystems to the pivotal role of adaptive authentication. Among other key takeaways, attendees learned about actionable steps they can take to gain visibility into their multi-cloud and hybrid environments, ensure their compliance with regulatory mandates, explore the benefits of MFA-powered SSO, and best practices for preventing privilege creep by implementing zero trust using role-based access control.
Technology Career Event Inspires Aspiring Professionals in New York City
At BrainStation’s NYC Campus, a diverse panel of distinguished technology leaders recently shared their experiences and insights on what it takes to start and grow a successful career in various areas of technology — including software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity.
Security…X? A New CompTIA Cybersecurity Certification
Coming 2024: The XPERT Series from CompTIA.
Free: Become a Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst
Splunk shows up on 68% of entry-level cybersecurity jobs ads. Now, you can take the beta Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst exam for free, and add a credential from a well-known cybersecurity organization to your resume. Learn more and sign up here.
Here's How to Host Your Own Encrypted Video Conferencing Solution
Updates to Zoom’s privacy policy — namely the suggested use of user data to train LLMs — have many folks scrambling for viable alternatives. One possible solution? Host your own private, encrypted video conference room.