(ISC)² Blog

It’s Official: (ISC)2 Security Congress Will Be Virtual This Year

As COVID-19 continues to surge across the globe and corporate travel restrictions put in place, (ISC)² has announced its decision to make its Security Congress for 2020 a virtual conference. The renowned three-day conference, focused on industry discussion and continuing education for security professionals of all levels, will be held online from November 16-18. This decision is in recognition of the fact that many training budgets have been reallocated due to the economic impact of COVID-19. As such, (ISC)² Security Congress 2020 is offering a heavily discounted Early Bird pricing to (ISC)² members and associates of just $295 for an... Read more →

Stop Worrying About Your Child's Online Safety, Let Garfield Do the Work

Contributed by The Center for Cyber Safety and Education As a parent, keeping up with the latest online trends can be exhausting. One week your kids are “Snapping” with friends and the next they are trying to create viral videos on TikTok. That’s why at the nonprofit, Center for Cyber Safety and Education, we focused on giving you tools to teach safe habits rather than a rundown of the latest trending apps. At the Center, we know you are the kind of parent who wants to keep your child safe and secure online. But first, you need access to efficient... Read more →

Beware of TMI: Cyber Crooks Are Watching

Research conducted since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic shows an increase in cyber threats as cybercriminals try to take advantage of users working remotely. What most users may not realize is that they could be making it easier for threat actors to target them. Here’s how: Every time a user posts a picture of his or her remote office setup on social media or participates in a videoconference, the user unwittingly may be revealing personal or company information that threat actors can exploit. In an opinion piece published by the Wall Street Journal, a cybersecurity expert warned about the... Read more →

There's Training ... and there's Official Training: Know the Differences

When it comes to (ISC)² certification exam prep, there is no shortage of choices – especially for the CISSP and CCSP credentials. With so many options, where’s the assurance that you’re putting your time, faith and money into a vetted training resource? It’s an excellent question. So let’s break down three key distinctions between (ISC)² Official Training from an authorized provider versus training from an unauthorized company. Because the right source can make all the difference in crushing your certification goal – and protecting your investment. (ISC)² Authorized Instructors Taking on the globally recognized CISSP or CCSP demands commitment and... Read more →

(ISC)2 Costa Rica Chapter: Sharing reflections and lessons learned from Maze Team attack

The original article by Diego Delfino can be found at https://delfino.cr/2020/05/caso-maze-bcr-expertos-comparten-reflexiones-lecciones-y-sugerencias Óscar Monge España, founding member of (ISC)² chapter Costa Rica has 16 years of experience in multiple fields of cybersecurity, such as incident response, threat intelligence, risk management and vulnerability management at the corporate level and in the cloud methodology Agile and ITIL, information security expert and cloud security professional. His work in the field led him to obtain the award as the best security participant for America (America’s ISLA) awarded by the renowned organization ISC2 in 2017. He currently works for RaboBank in The Netherlands as a cybersecurity... Read more →

(ISC)2 Costa Rica Chapter: Sharing reflections and lessons learned from Maze Team attack

El artículo original fue publicado por Diego Delfino en: https://delfino.cr/2020/05/caso-maze-bcr-expertos-comparten-reflexiones-lecciones-y-sugerencias Óscar Monge España, miembro fundador de (ISC)² capitulo Costa Rica, tiene 16 años de experiencia en múltiples campos de la ciberseguridad, como lo son la Respuesta de Incidentes, Inteligencia de Amenazas, Manejo de Riesgos y Manejo de vulnerabilidades a nivel corporativo y en la nube, metodologías ágiles e ITIL, experto en seguridad de la información y profesional en seguridad en la nube. Su trabajo en el campo, le llevó a obtener el galardón como el mejor practicante de seguridad para America (America’s ISLA) otorgado por la reconocida organización (ISC)² en... Read more →

On-Premise Accelerated Training to Resume at Firebrand

Amid easing COVID-19 lockdown measures, exam and training centers are opening up. As Thiago Earp from Firebrand Training explains, it will soon resume training at its dedicated facility, starting with courses for the (ISC)2 CISSP certification. Training and examinations have been impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19. Understandably, classrooms and testing centers have had to pause around the world as part of efforts to combat the virus. In the UK, lockdown restrictions are easing and allowing a multitude of businesses and services to resume physical operations. Lockdown easing is allowing testing and training to return, albeit with some changes to... Read more →

Advice from 3 Cyber Pros on Getting Certified

There is no question that now is a great time to break into cybersecurity as a career. (ISC)² research shows the shortage of skilled security resources is approaching 3 million globally. Getting into this line of work can be approached from many different angles. Whether you are an experienced professional looking to make a pivot into security or a college student exploring the field, the right preparation, network and credentials can make all the difference. We asked three cyber professionals about their journey into security and the advice they would give to up-and-comers in the field. Here’s what they shared.... Read more →

Report: Cybersecurity Understaffing Lowers Ability to Handle Cyber Threats

Understaffing in cybersecurity teams remains a major challenge for organizations, with 62% of respondents in a recent ISACA survey saying they are struggling with it. And even though the number of understaffed organizations fell by seven percentage points from last year, staffing issues are making some organizations more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Concerns over the ability to respond to threats are widespread, according to ISACA’s State of Cybersecurity 2020 Survey Part 2 report, which gathered responses from 2,000 respondents in 102 countries. Only 21% of respondents in “significantly understaffed” organizations say they are completely or very confident in their organization’s ability... Read more →

10 Critical Skills for the Cybersecurity Workforce

With breach rates growing and cyberattacks becoming a daily occurrence for business, IT leaders are looking to beef up their security teams. This is good news for anyone who is considering a career in information security. But as new talent begins to navigate breaking into the field, many may wonder: What skills should I focus on developing for a security career? Most security hiring managers are looking for a blend of skills and backgrounds. Here are 10 things you need to enter the cybersecurity workforce today. Technical prowess While some career paths in security may not require technical skills, many... Read more →