October 1, 2024 at 02:04PM CISOs face challenges in hiring and retaining cybersecurity talent due to limited budgets and skills shortages. Despite boards’ decent understanding of cyber risks, there is a gap in knowledge of mitigation strategies. To address this, CISOs can use AI to ease the burden on teams and engage boards with correlated … Read more
July 16, 2024 at 10:11AM Summary: The federal government faces a shortage of cybersecurity professionals amid increasing cyber threats. An initiative to recruit talent for private and federal roles has been announced, with a focus on skill-based hiring and modernizing benefits. The government seeks to incentivize talent with short-term perks, remote work policies, learning opportunities, … Read more
June 26, 2024 at 08:57AM The joint study by ISC2 and CIISec offers guidance for CISOs on recruiting and retaining security talent amidst a severe skills shortage. The report challenges the notion of solely seeking technical qualifications, encouraging a focus on aptitude, diversity, and soft skills. It also emphasizes methods to maintain team cohesion and … Read more
April 9, 2024 at 06:06AM StrikeReady, a Silicon Valley startup, secures $12 million in new financing from 33N Ventures for its technology to modernize cybersecurity command centers. The Series A round includes equity interests from Hitachi Ventures, Monta Vista Capital, and cybersecurity executives. StrikeReady plans to use AI to simplify SOC environments and automate security … Read more
February 26, 2024 at 10:05AM The cybersecurity industry faces a talent gap due to increasing cyber threats and limited cybersecurity staff. The growing attack surface, higher frequency and sophistication of attacks, and increasing regulations contribute to the shortage. Retraining technology workers in cybersecurity skills can address the gap, providing diverse perspectives and helping protect critical … Read more
January 12, 2024 at 03:31PM A recent study by Kaspersky reveals that 87% of UAE-based businesses have encountered cybersecurity incidents over the past two years, with 25% attributed to staff malice. Malicious insider threats are deemed particularly dangerous by experts, presenting a growing concern for businesses. Furthermore, many companies in the region lack adequate defense … Read more