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Cybersecurity Weekly: Zero-Trust security, Android banking malware and security nihilism

An in-depth look at Zero-Trust security, Okta hack leads HHS to issue alert to healthcare organizations, and security nihilism putting companies — and their employees — at risk. All these and more in this week’s edition of Cybersecurity Weekly.
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5 tactics to improve cybersecurity hiring results

Cybersecurity hiring can be difficult. Here are five tips you can implement now to help improve your odds of finding great candidates.
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Average CGEIT Salary in 2022

Working professionals with experience recommending, implementing or operating GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) solutions will find ISACA's Certified i
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Top 9 effective vulnerability management tips and tricks

Missing security updates are a top concern for organizations of all sizes. Here are nine tips and tricks for effective vulnerability management.
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Armaan Kapoor: Developer protégé turned cyber professional and social impact advocate

From coding his first application in eighth grade to landing an information security job with Amazon, Armaan Kapoor continues to give back to his community.
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How to remove ransomware: Best free decryption tools and resources

Learn details on removing ransomware, the various ransomware examples that have affected both individuals and big organizations, and more.
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JANGOW: 1.0.1: CTF walkthrough

Complete this capture the flag exercise to gain some crucial cybersecurity skills.
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Cybersecurity Weekly: UPS attack warning from CISA and DOE, Lapsus$ hacker group takedown and a surprising new text scam

CISA and DOE warn users to take connected UPS devices offline, Lapsus$ hacker group takedowns net surprising targets, and scam text victims are getting messages from…themselves.
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SOC integration: Creating a well-built portfolio vs. a frankenstack

A security operations center (SOC) has two options when integrating cybersecurity products for a joined-up approach to incident response. 
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Can I make six figures working in tech? Here are the best tech jobs for 2022

Of Glassdoor's 50 Best Jobs in America for 2022, 21 are tech jobs and 16 have a median base salary of $100,000+. See what they are.
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Cybersecurity hiring: Why employer and higher ed collaboration is key

Organizations looking for cybersecurity professionals need to optimize the biggest pool available: the 20 million students enrolled in higher education.
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Infosec Scholarship winner profile: LaNeyshia Drew

How this help desk technician breaks into the cybersecurity industry and sets sights on protecting autonomous vehicles.
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Ransomware penetration testing: Verifying your ransomware readiness

Find out how well you might do with ransomware pasted on your penetration testing skills.
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Purple Fox rootkit and how it has been disseminated in the wild

Analyze how Purple Fox works malware victims are impacted and how to avoid this threat
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How to use MITRE ATT&CK Navigator: A step-by-step guide

Learn how to use the MITRE ATT&CK Navigator and showcase this data in formats that can be useful in multiple scenarios.
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Cybersecurity Weekly: Password phishing via BitB, current events phishing scams and increased need for cyber pros

BitB phishing for credentials gets past even experts, a big bet to kill the password for good and a massive unmet demand for technical cybersecurity pros. All this, and more, in this week’s edition of Cybersecurity Weekly.
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After certification: Investing in employees' cybersecurity career pathways

Hear from two industry experts about how continuing education can be a differentiator in retaining and hiring cybersecurity professionals.
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Where do ransomware, cyber education and cyber insurance intersect?

Ransomware payments are one of the hottest debates within cyber insurance — along with cybersecurity education and other prevention strategies.
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Degree vs. certification: Best path to become a cybersecurity analyst

What's the best path to becoming a security analyst: earning a degree or a cybersecurity certification?
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Cybersecurity analyst job description

Cybersecurity analyst is a great career choice with a growing number of job opportunities. Learn what it takes to succeed in this role.
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Deadbolt ransomware: The real weapon against IoT devices

Learn about the key points of the Deadbolt ransomware, how it operates and how to recover the damaged files without paying the ransom.
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How to find the perfect security partner for your company

Not all advisors are created equal, so you’ll want to choose carefully and consider a variety of factors.
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Red Teaming: Main tools for wireless penetration tests

Learn about some of the main tools for wireless pentesting.
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Cybersecurity Weekly: Dodging MFA, struggles implementing zero-trust and tax season fraud concerns

New MFA warnings from CISA and FBI, new report indicates struggles with zero-trust implementation and threat actors leveraging tax season to commit fraud. All this, and more, in this week’s edition of Cybersecurity Weekly.
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