Professional development

Starting a cybersecurity career with a degree versus certifications

Introduction Do you need a degree to get a job in cybersecurity? To say this is a hotly debated issue would be an understatement. A quick Google search shows

Does it make sense to make a career move from law to data privacy?

Introduction What exactly is data privacy? According to the Free Dictionary, the word “privacy” is defined as “The state of being free from public attention

How to create a more diverse cybersecurity workforce

Introduction Some people reading this will probably think, oh no, not another article about diversity in the workplace. But what is diversity? Cybersecurity

Keeping your cybersecurity skills relevant in 2019

Keeping your cybersecurity skills relevant in 2019 is a challenge, but in a world where threats are constantly evolving and changing, cybersecurity is ce

Return on investment (ROI) of cybersecurity training

Introduction  Protection against cybersecurity threats come with a financial burden. Various analysts have looked at what the cybersecurity spend profile is,

Help Desk Interview Questions [Updated 2019]

Working a help desk system is often the first step towards working in any IT related job role-most professionals have worked at a help desk at some point in

How to become an information security professional

Introduction Information security is not only a growing field, but one in which there is a tremendous need for knowledgeable talent. Our society has become m

10 common interview questions for penetration testers

Penetration testing experts are those who understand how to protect a network and find flaws in network security. You’ll need to know how to use the tools of

The big list of computer forensics certifications [Updated 2019]

Computer forensics certifications have gained tremendous popularity over the past few years. Many public and private organizations have developed certificati

What cybersecurity hiring managers are really looking out for (or should be)

Introduction For many job seekers, applying for a job often feels like taking a shot in the dark. Sure, the job description features a nice bullet-pointed li