October 29, 2024 at 06:38PM Over the past decade, China has developed a comprehensive pipeline of capture-the-flag (CTF) tournaments, boosting its cybersecurity training and talent pool. With over 50 annual competitions, these initiatives strengthen connections between industry and government, addressing talent shortages and enhancing the nation’s position as a cyber superpower. ### Meeting Takeaways on … Read more
October 17, 2024 at 02:53PM Email phishing is a common threat, but lesser-known techniques are on the rise. Many new phishing websites are emerging, highlighting the need to be aware of these underrated phishing methods, which can be easily underestimated yet pose significant risks. **Meeting Takeaways: Key Points on Underestimated Phishing Techniques** 1. **Prevalence of … Read more
July 22, 2024 at 04:52PM EC-Council, a renowned cybersecurity company, launched the Cyber Essentials Series comprising eight affordable courses to address the widening global cyber skills gap. These courses aim to provide foundational cybersecurity training in key domains and support individuals seeking to enhance their cybersecurity expertise or pursue a career in this field. The … Read more
February 7, 2024 at 03:38PM A recent survey by Kaspersky of 1,012 infosec professionals revealed that opinions are divided on the usefulness of cybersecurity education. 50% found their higher education somewhat to not at all useful, while the other half rated it as very to extremely useful. The study also indicated a potential skills gap … Read more