Critical infrastructure encompasses the essential services and assets vital to the functioning of society and the economy. Specializing in security in this field requires a deep understanding of the challenges and threats facing sectors such as energy, transportation, healthcare and water systems.
The demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals, coupled with the rise in remote work, has led to an increase in fraudulent job postings targeting tech-savvy individuals. Learn why this is so and how to protect yourself from deceptive schemes as you pursue a job in cybersecurity.
As the chief privacy officer at UChicago Medicine, Karen Habercoss likes to tell her peers, "I know more about security than the average bear." And her knowledge has been put to the test in recent years, with the adjustment to remote work, telehealth and digital transformation.
Cybersecurity consulting encompasses a wide array of services and specialties, ranging from high-level strategic guidance to hands-on technical support. Discover the categories and learn how to position yourself as a trusted expert in the cybersecurity consulting field.
In cybersecurity, the playing field can change at any given moment, so grit and adaptability are essential traits. Leaders can help their team members cultivate these qualities so they can meet the demands of their careers and contribute effectively to their organizations' security efforts.
Cybersecurity incidents are not just technical problems. They are also major public relations challenges. Effective IT and cybersecurity leadership during a crisis can significantly affect your company's reputation, stakeholder trust and overall recovery - and have a big impact on your career.
Kenneth Townsend, CISO of Ingredion Inc., shares strategies for managing cybersecurity in the manufacturing sector. He discusses the balance between flexibility and security and the need to understand business operations and leverage managed services for comprehensive protection.
Steve King served in senior leadership roles in technology development and deployment for the past 25 years. He worked as author, serial startup founder, CIO, CTO, CISO, CMO and - most recently - a passionate campaigner for cybersecurity education at ISMG. King died June 27, 2024, after an illness.
What kind of people do cybersecurity for a living? In the past, there was a formula potential practitioners followed, but today there are many ways to get into the field and having people from diverse backgrounds is valued. The Curry brothers discuss the cybersecurity profession.
Resilience, grit and adaptability are key traits for success in the professional world. But what happens when these qualities are put to the test? Unexpected events can shake us to our core and challenge our ability to persevere and adapt. Here's how to navigate such situations.
To obtain a leadership role, consistently show your commitment to the field, your willingness to help others and your ability to effectively communicate and solve problems. By doing so, you can build a reputation as a knowledgeable, proactive and reliable leader in cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity workforce development is critical as IT and OT converge. Sean McBride, director of the informatics research institute at Idaho State University, advises organizations to train people with the "skills, attitudes and behaviors" to manage and protect critical systems.
Security leaders face significant challenges in securing OT environments, especially with increasing geopolitical disruptions and psychological barriers. Trish McGill, IT and OT cybersecurity expert at Ilionx, emphasized the importance of addressing these psychological factors to bridge the IT-OT divide.
Lorena Nunes, industrial cybersecurity specialist at Braskem, discusses how to bridge the cultural gap between IT and OT. She emphasizes the importance of building a cybersecurity culture and getting buy-in from leadership and rank-and-file employees.
Australian critical infrastructure organizations must enable greater convergence between their information technology and operational technology teams to better respond to cybersecurity threats to their OT infrastructure, according to a new study by Palo Alto Networks.
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