3 reasons users can’t stop making security mistakes — unless you address them | CSO Online

Even with advanced solutions and sophisticated protocols in place, employees continue to inadvertently expose sensitive data and systems to cyber threats. 

Chart: How Much Money Is Lost to Cybercrime? | Statista

According to the Bureau’s analysis, losses connected to cybercrime complaints were $12.5 billion in 2023,

The pressure on CISOs is real: fixing the hiring process would help | CSO Online

This type of behavior adds to the false sense of lack of candidates when there are people available. And they are right there in front of you.

Preparing for a career in cybersecurity? Check out these statistics – Help Net Security

Despite 60% of organizations reporting significant senior leadership support for zero trust, a lack of skills and budget are still cited as the biggest roadblocks to implementing these frameworks, highlighting a discrepancy between support and resource allocation.

5 Best Spotify Podcasts for System Administrators in 2024

Podcasts offer a convenient and engaging way to learn new skills, gain industry insights, and stay updated on the latest trends – all while you’re commuting, working out, or even tackling chores.

Massachusetts town loses $445,000 in email scam | StateScoop

According to his statement, town employees in September received legitimate emails from the vendor to discuss issues processing payments. But, unbeknownst to the town, the cybercriminals had compromised some town employee user accounts and were monitoring email correspondence.

An evolving threat landscape: A battle between good and evil | TechRadar

As these criminal enterprises grow more professional, they also scale their operations, launching diverse and sophisticated attacks across the globe.

Checkmate: What Chess Taught Me About Cyber Resilience

However, beginners often make the mistake of using the queen to protect too many other pieces. They fail to maximize their other pieces’ potential by over-relying on a single resource. The same can be said for the workplace. When we over-leverage our strongest performers, it’s impossible to cultivate a well-balanced and coordinated team.

225,000 More Cybersecurity Workers Needed in US: CyberSeek – SecurityWeek

Between May 2023 and April 2024, cybersecurity job postings totaled nearly 470,000, with network and system engineers, system administrators, cybersecurity engineers, cybersecurity analysts, and information systems security officers in the highest demand. 

Cybersecurity jobs available right now: June 5, 2024 – Help Net Security

As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will develop and implement security policies, procedures, and standards to protect organizational assets. Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and mitigate potential security risks. Design, deploy, and maintain security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, endpoint protection, and identity access management solutions.