September 26, 2024 at 04:57PM Stellar Cyber announced the National “Don’t Click It” Day on October 16, 2024, as a part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This initiative educates people about cyber threats, especially targeting young individuals. Partnering with various organizations, Stellar Cyber aims to educate and raise awareness about the dangers of cybercrime and … Read more
September 14, 2024 at 09:06AM Cyber Florida at USF, Cisco, and WiCyS premiered the “Do We Belong Here?” documentary at the historic Tampa Theatre with over 200 attendees. The film aims to showcase the experiences of underrepresented groups in cybersecurity, particularly women. A Q&A panel followed the screening and the documentary is available on the … Read more
September 6, 2024 at 01:36PM The US government announced a new ‘Serve for America’ initiative to address cybersecurity job shortages by removing unnecessary degree requirements in favor of a skills-based approach. National Cyber Director Harry Coker emphasized the need for cyber talent and aims to prioritize candidates’ ability to perform the job rather than their … Read more
August 30, 2024 at 11:53AM NASA is integrating cybersecurity into software projects to reduce mission risks and is expanding its educational outreach to grow the cybersecurity workforce. The Katherine Johnson IV&V Facility is now assessing ground systems for cybersecurity risks and plans to expand its team. NASA aims to cultivate a sustainable cybersecurity workforce for … Read more
August 9, 2024 at 03:17PM WiCyS and ISC2 announce WiCyS + ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Fall Camp, aiming to support underrepresented groups in gaining cybersecurity education. The camp offers an entry-level Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification with mentoring and incentives. Participants are trained across five security domains and top performers can win scholarships. Applications … Read more
August 2, 2024 at 03:20PM The Cybersecurity Compass, initially designed for CISOs, has evolved to benefit various cybersecurity professionals and stakeholders, offering strategic guidance and direction. It employs a metaphorical framework, aiming to fortify organizations against cyber threats and assist in incident response. The shift to a more inclusive approach reflects a broader applicability within … Read more
June 5, 2024 at 06:54AM According to CyberSeek, the US needs over 200,000 more cybersecurity professionals. The initiative aims to offer detailed job market data. Cybersecurity job postings totaled nearly 470,000 between May 2023 and April 2024, with certain roles in high demand. Despite tech hiring difficulties, cybersecurity job postings decreased less than overall IT. … Read more
April 23, 2024 at 04:59PM CompTIA announced that eight of its IT certifications are now part of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Cyber Workforce Qualification Program, aiming to develop a diverse workforce to safeguard the nation’s interests. These certifications cover 31 different roles within the cyber workforce, supporting a targeted and role-based approach to qualifying … Read more
February 8, 2024 at 05:15PM The inaugural Billington State and Local CyberSecurity Summit, taking place on March 19-20, 2024 in Washington, DC and virtually, will convene senior cyber leaders to discuss cybersecurity issues and solutions for state and local government entities. The event aims to enhance cybersecurity for U.S. states, counties, cities, and critical infrastructure, … Read more
October 27, 2023 at 10:43AM This week’s cybersecurity roundup highlights the increase in HTTP DDoS attacks, with gaming and gambling organizations being the most affected. The ENISA Threat Landscape report identifies DDoS attacks and ransomware as the top threats, while the FTC details its efforts to combat cross-border fraud and ransomware attacks. Cyber.org receives $6.8 … Read more