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Forrester: Rethink Reliance on Professional Certifications

To many IT and security professionals, industry certifications are a necessary evil. Primarily due to common—yet increasingly questioned—hiring practices, certifications are vital for entry-level cybersecurity workers who need to establish a baseline ...
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Meeting the Demands of Hiring Cybersecurity Pros

It’s no surprise that the number and severity of cyberattacks continue to increase, with ransomware more than doubling in North America since 2019. These breaches cost companies an average of $4.24 million per ...
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Ask Chloé: Where to Begin In InfoSec

Welcome to the Ask Chloé column on Security Boulevard! Each week, Chloé provides advice to readers’ questions to help guide them as they navigate the technology industry. This week, Chloé helps a newbie explore ...
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Security Boulevard Exclusive Series: What I Learned About Being a CISO After I Stopped Being a CISO

Make no bones about it, running enterprise cybersecurity and IT risk management as a chief information security officer (CISO) is not for the faint of heart. It’s a tough gig prone to ...
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Security Boulevard’s 5 Most Read Stories for the Week, July 16-20

A new week, a new crop of security stories. Last week, Privacy in Public Places, Fileless Malware, Spam Bots and Fake Accounts and Cryptomining Worm MassMiner made headlines. Also, we offered some ...
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Key Traits Employers Seek from Information Security Professionals

The onslaught of technological advancements means businesses around the globe—be it governments, financial institutions, manufacturing units or technology firms—are seeking  proactive and sturdy security practices in the digital landscape. Data is everywhere ...
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Security Boulevard’s 5 Most Read Stories for the Week, July 9-13

A new week, a new crop of security stories. Last week, Privacy in Public Places, Fileless Malware, Spam Bots and Fake Accounts and Cryptomining Worm MassMiner made headlines. Also, we offered some ...
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Security Boulevard’s 5 Most Read Stories for the Week, July 2-6

A new week, a new crop of security stories. Last week, Privacy in Public Places, Fileless Malware, Spam Bots and Fake Accounts and Cryptomining Worm MassMiner made headlines. Also, we offered some ...
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Security Boulevard’s 5 Most Read Stories for the Week, June 11-15

A new week, a new crop of security stories. Last week, Privacy in Public Places, Fileless Malware, Spam Bots and Fake Accounts and Cryptomining Worm MassMiner made headlines. Also, we offered some ...
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HHS Deputy CIO Amélie Koran on Security's Challenges

HHS Deputy CIO Amélie Koran on Security’s Challenges

Meet Amélie Koran, deputy CIO for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General, and one of the keynote speakers at the upcoming InfoSec World 2018 March 19-21 ...
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