Professional development

Recruiting externally vs. training internally: 5 tips to improve your cybersecurity talent pipeline in 2020

Introduction If you are in the market for cybersecurity talent, you do not need to hear (again) just how hard it is to find candidates for your job postings.

How much can I make in cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity is a growing field, and with the shortage of specialists expected to grow and the prospect of up to 3.5 million unfilled job positions by 2021,

Best entry-level cybersecurity jobs for veterans with security clearance

Introduction Military veterans have a variety of in-demand skill sets that make them highly desirable candidates for some of the fast-rising cybersecurity po

Walk a mile in student’s shoes, says Infosec Skills author Matt Carey

“It's as simple as explaining things in the same way I would like them explained to me”

How to get security clearance and win more contracts

Introduction Having a security clearance can increase your job options and make you a more sought-after employee. An individual is not authorized to obtain a

How to turn your IT team into a security team

Introduction: IT teams vs. security teams Building a strong security team should be a priority for all organizations today. This includes companies that alr

Teach yourself cybersecurity with skills-based education, says John Wagnon

In this episode of Infosec’s Cyber Work Podcast series, host Chris Sienko speaks with John Wagnon, Senior Solution Developer at F5 Networks. They discuss ski

Certifications compared: GCFA vs. CSFA vs. CCFP

Introduction: The importance of forensic analysts An increase in computer crimes is driving the need for more certified forensics analysts. These specialist

10 tips to get federal funding approval for training

We've helped thousands of teams and individuals secure federal training funding over the past 15 years. Here are 10 tips we've learned along the way.

Growing the number of women in cybersecurity with Olivia Rose

Cybersecurity is a field on the cutting edge, yet when it comes to gender parity, there’s still much progress to be made. For women, breaking into a male-dom