CompTIA

Network Security

Issued by: Dark Reading

Retail businesses should make time in the coming days to assess their cybersecurity readiness ahead of the annual crush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday shoppers, according to CompTIA, the leading nonprofit association for the technology industry and workforce. “Proactive steps taken ahead of time to protect your assets is considerably easier than dealing with…

Application Security, Network Security, Software Security

Issued by: Dark Reading

Fortifying cybersecurity defenses remains a work in progress for many organizations, who acknowledge their shortcomings but have yet to commit the necessary resources to the effort, new research from CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, reveals. “Risk mitigation is the key, the filter through which everything should be viewed.”…

Vulnerabilities

Issued by: Help Net Security

Security skills need to be deep and wide to mitigate critical risks

Businesses recognize security as a growing imperative, but many remain on the defensive, fighting cyber threats with dated tactics and training, according to CompTIA. Companies need to adopt proactive measures to identify weak links before they are exploited; broaden the security skills of their technology professionals; and implement top to bottom security training throughout the…

Software Security

Issued by: CIO Security

Best small to midsized cities to land a cybersecurity job

While cybersecurity positions are plentiful in most major cities, thousands of cyber positions at all levels are waiting to be filled in less populated and often more scenic locales – and most offer a lower cost of living. Although larger corporations usually post the most job openings, “you’re most likely to find that you’re working…