Cybersecurity Careers

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Threat Intelligence

Trump Pardons 'Silk Road' Dark Web Drug Market Creator Trump Pardons 'Silk Road' Dark Web Drug Market Creator

The pardon comes after 11 years in prison for Ross Ulbricht, who was sentenced to life without parole on several charges, including computer hacking, distribution of narcotics, and money laundering.

byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading

Jan 22, 2025

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President Donald Trump and Melania at the Washington National Cathedral January 21, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Threat Intelligence

Trump Fires Cyber Safety Board Investigating Salt Typhoon Hackers Trump Fires Cyber Safety Board Investigating Salt Typhoon Hackers

byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading

Jan 21, 2025

1 Min Read

Cybersecurity Operations

Karl Triebes Joins Ivanti as Chief Product Officer Karl Triebes Joins Ivanti as Chief Product Officer

Jan 16, 2025

1 Min Read

Woman teaching about cybersecurity at the front of a dimly lit classroom

Cybersecurity Operations

The Path Toward Championing Diversity in Cybersecurity Education Championing Diversity in Cybersecurity Education

byLaurie Salvail

Jan 10, 2025

1 Min Read

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Cybersecurity Careers

New Docuseries Spotlights Hackers Who Shaped Cybersecurity New Docuseries Spotlights Hackers Who Shaped Cybersecurity

byAndrada Fiscutean

Jan 8, 2025

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

Defining & Defying Cybersecurity Staff Burnout Defining & Defying Cybersecurity Staff Burnout

byKaren Spiegelman, Features Editor

Dec 27, 2024

1 Min Read

Cybersecurity Careers

CompTIA Xpert Series Expands With SecurityX Professional Certification

CompTIA Xpert Series Expands With SecurityX Professional Certification

Endpoint Security

Test Your Cyber Skills With the SANS Holiday Hack Challenge

Test Your Cyber Skills With the SANS Holiday Hack Challenge

byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer

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Cybersecurity Operations

How Art Appreciation Supplements Cybersecurity Skills

How Art Appreciation Supplements Cybersecurity Skills

byJoshua Goldfarb, Field CISO

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Cybersecurity Operations

Why SOC Roles Need to Evolve to Attract a New Generation

Why SOC Roles Need to Evolve to Attract a New Generation

byJessica Belt, Solutions Engineer, Intezer

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Cybersecurity Careers

8 Tips for Hiring and Training Neurodivergent Talent

8 Tips for Hiring, Retaining Neurodivergent Talent

byJoan Goodchild, Contributing Writer

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Cybersecurity Operations

Closing the Cybersecurity Career Diversity Gap

Closing the Cybersecurity Career Diversity Gap

byTheresa Payton, Former White House CIO, and CEO, Fortalice Solutions, LLC

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Cybersecurity Operations

What Talent Gap? Hiring Practices Are the Real Problem

What Talent Gap? Hiring Practices Are the Real Problem

byKaren Spiegelman, Features Editor

Cybersecurity Operations

RSA Conference 2025 Innovation Sandbox Contest Celebrates 20th Anniversary

RSA Conference 2025 Innovation Sandbox Contest Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Jen Easterly testifies before committee on Homeland Security during a hearing about evolving the US approach to cybersecurity

Vulnerabilities & Threats

Jen Easterly, CISA Director, to Step Down on Inauguration Day

Jen Easterly, CISA Director, to Step Down on Inauguration Day

byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

Combating the Rise of Federally Aimed Malicious Intent

Combating the Rise of Federally Aimed Malicious Intent

byTony Holmes, Practice Lead, Practice Lead for Solutions Architects in the Public Sector, Pluralsight

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

Has the Cybersecurity Workforce Peaked?

Has the Cybersecurity Workforce Peaked?

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer

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Cybersecurity Careers

How Playing Cyber Games Can Help You Get Hired

How Playing Cyber Games Can Help You Get Hired

byJennifer Lawinski, Contributing Writer

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Application Security

Cybersecurity Job Market Stagnates, Dissatisfaction Abounds

Cybersecurity Job Market Stagnates, Dissatisfaction Abounds

byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading

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Cybersecurity Operations

How to Find the Right CISO

How to Find the Right CISO

byMartha Heller, CEO, Heller Search

China's flag behind a cyber matrix

Threat Intelligence

China's Elite Cyber Corps Hone Skills on Virtual Battlefields

China's Elite Cyber Corps Hone Skills on Virtual Battlefields

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer

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Cybersecurity Operations

My Journey From the Air Force to Cybersecurity

My Journey From the Air Force to Cybersecurity

byRyan Williams Sr., Information Technology Security Analyst, Buddobot

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Cybersecurity Careers

Breaking Barriers: Making Cybersecurity Accessible for Neurodiverse Professionals

Making Cybersecurity More Accessible for Neurodiverse Talent

byJoan Goodchild, Contributing Writer

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Cybersecurity Operations

What Today's SOC Teams Can Learn From Baseball

What Today's SOC Teams Can Learn From Baseball

byMike Mitchell, Vice President, Threat Hunt Intelligence, Intel 471

The word PRIVACY, in red, under a magnifying glass, surrounded by green 1s and 0s

Is a CPO Still a CPO? The Evolving Role of Privacy Leadership

Is a CPO Still a CPO? The Evolving Role of Privacy Leadership

byArlo Gilbert, Founder & CEO, Osano

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Cybersecurity Careers

AI Hype Drives Demand For ML SecOps Skills

AI Hype Drives Demand For ML SecOps Skills

byDark Reading Staff, Dark Reading

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

SOC Teams: Threat Detection Tools Are Stifling Us

SOC Teams: Threat Detection Tools Are Stifling Us

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer

An empty classroom

Threat Intelligence

Microsoft: BYOD, QR Codes Lead Rampant Education Attacks

Microsoft: BYOD, QR Codes Lead Rampant Education Attacks

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer

Сloud Security

Cloud, AI Talent Gaps Plague Cybersecurity Teams

Cloud, AI Talent Gaps Plague Cybersecurity Teams

byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading

A person using a virtual computer screen

CISO Paychecks: Worth the Growing Security Headaches?

CISO Paychecks: Worth the Growing Security Headaches?

byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer

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Cybersecurity Operations

Cybersecurity Is Serious — but It Doesn't Have to Be Boring

Cybersecurity Is Serious — but It Doesn't Have to Be Boring

byAkhil Mittal, Senior Manager, Black Duck Software

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Cybersecurity Operations

Normalizing Security Culture: You Don't Have to Get Ready If You Stay Ready

Normalizing Security Culture: You Don't Have to Get Ready If You Stay Ready

byZoe Lindsey, Security Strategist, Blumira, Security Strategist

Cybersecurity Operations

Kevin Mandia Joins Expel's Board of Directors

Kevin Mandia Joins Expel's Board of Directors

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Overtaxed State CISOs Struggle With Budgeting, Staffing

Overtaxed State CISOs Struggle With Budgeting, Staffing

byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer

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Vulnerabilities & Threats

Boredom Is the Silent Killer in Your IT Systems

Boredom Is the Silent Killer in Your IT Systems

byMackenzie Jackson, Security Researcher & Advocate, Aikido

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