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March 28, 2019 28 Mar'19
Barracuda Networks warns about blackmail email, sextortion threat

Barracuda Networks is seeking to educate its partners on the latest trends in spear-phishing email attacks. New research revealed an uptick in blackmail scams and sextortion.
April 07, 2017 07 Apr'17
Cybersecurity vendors spin up channel partner programs

The tempo of partnering activity in the IT security space has intensified recently, with a spate of new or expanded channel programs; more news from the week.
December 07, 2016 07 Dec'16
Microsoft offers free Azure training

Microsoft is offering free Azure training as it seeks to ready more partners to work in the cloud.
November 23, 2016 23 Nov'16
DHS hiring puts into question the cybersecurity skills shortage

A successful hiring event by the Department of Homeland Security calls into question the existence of the cybersecurity skills shortage, but experts wonder if the event was an outlier.

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Vendor-neutral certification guide for infosec professionals

The vendor-neutral certification landscape features over 100 certs designed for infosec pros who want to advance their careers and apply their knowledge for current and future employers. Continue Reading
Guide to vendor-specific IT security certifications

The abundance of vendor-specific information technology security certifications can overwhelm any infosec professional. Expert Ed Tittel helps navigate the crowded field. Continue Reading
Chenxi Wang discusses DEF CON hacking conference, 'Equal Respect'

Grassroots efforts to shift cultural thinking in information security have had a positive effect, the former professor of computer engineering says. Continue Reading

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Information security certification guide: Specialized certifications

This information security certification guide looks at vendor-neutral certifications in specialized areas such as risk management, security auditing and secure programming. Continue Reading
Information security certification guide: Forensics

This information security certificate guide looks at vendor-neutral computer forensics certifications for IT professionals interested in cyber attribution and investigations. Continue Reading
Information security certification guide: Advanced level

Part three of this information security certification guide looks at vendor-neutral advanced security certifications for more experienced IT professionals. Continue Reading

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How to create a cybersecurity program for your own MSP

MSPs hoping to roll out an IT security practice would be well advised to first cultivate their own culture of security, writes Jason McNew in this Ask the Expert segment. Continue Reading
Mobile endpoints require new look at cybersecurity awareness training

In this webcast, learn how non-traditional mobile endpoints are forcing organizations to re-examine their data protection techniques, including cybersecurity awareness training. Continue Reading
Enterprise information security and privacy reliant on culture

Human error remains a threat to data, but privacy advocate Grace Buckler says setting the tone with company culture can offset enterprise information security and privacy risks. Continue Reading

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Information security certifications: Introductory level

This series looks at the top information security certifications for IT professionals. Part one reviews basic, vendor-neutral certifications for entry-level positions. Continue Reading
Channel execs grapple with IT security staffing challenges

Channel firms say security talent is hard to find and expensive to acquire. Learn how executives are overcoming the cybersecurity skills gap. Continue Reading
A guide to cloud security certifications for infosec pros

Both vendor-neutral and vendor-specific cloud security certifications have emerged as businesses shift toward cloud computing models that reduce TCO and expand computing capacity. Continue Reading