CISO Conversations: Princeton, Cal State and Ohio State CISOs Talk Higher Ed Cybersecurity
A few weekends ago, I went to a birthday party for a buddy of mine. The theme was “Lord of the Rings.” When I arrived, I could see that many of my friends were already there, bunched up in groups of five or six, as the host circulated among them. I said hi to the…
3 Things to Do Today to Help Combat the Gender Gap in Cybersecurity
The cybersecurity industry has a problem: In 2019, women made up only 20 percent of the cybersecurity workforce. This statistic would be alarming in any industry given the amount of research that espouses the benefits of more balanced, diverse workforces. But it is especially troublesome in cybersecurity, where we already face a serious skills shortage….
Can AI help bridge the IT security skills gap?
Host Steve Ragan reports from the show floor at RSA 2018, taking with Oliver Tavakoli, CTO at Vectra Networks, and author of the Thinking Security blog on CSOonline.com, about the types of IT security work that can be off-loaded to artificial intelligence systems.
In Plain Sight: Why Military Veterans Are a Great Fit for Cybersecurity Careers
Cybersecurity is a major concern for businesses worldwide. Just look at the results from “The Third Annual Study on the Cyber Resilient Organization” by IBM and the Ponemon Institute: The 2018 study found 65 percent of security professionals believe the severity of cyber attacks has increased, and only 29 percent have sufficient staffing to achieve…
Push for Progress: Empowering Women in Cybersecurity With Voice, Vision and Innovation
International Women’s Day has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean the push for progress is over. All across the world — in industries far and wide — women were celebrated for their accomplishments on March 8. Here at IBM, women were asked to submit a video or photo to demonstrate how we’ve helped the…
In Its Fifth Year, European Cyber Security Month Shows Why Security Is a Shared Responsibility
October is European Cyber Security Month (ECSM). This marks the fifth anniversary of the initiative and builds on the activities started in previous years. The concept of a cybersecurity awareness month began in the U.S. 14 years ago with the aim of promoting cybersecurity for all computer users, from consumers to governments. Over time, many jurisdictions around the…