The document summarizes an IT security career webinar that covered the following key points:
1) IT security is a promising career field with growing demand due to increasing cyber threats.
2) To start or restart an IT security career requires academic foundations, security certifications for focused training, hands-on experience, and continuous skills advancement.
3) The job outlook for IT security is very positive and projected to be the most promising area within the stable IT field, with expanding roles and opportunities.
The document summarizes research into information security governance awareness at the board of director and executive committee levels. It finds that while many organizations have information security practices in place, such as a chief information security officer and security policies, the effectiveness and alignment with business objectives is unclear. Reporting and monitoring have room for improvement, and awareness remains a challenge. Drivers for implementing governance are typically severe security incidents and legal/regulatory compliance pressures rather than proactive alignment with business strategy.
Cybersecurity has escalated to a major board-level concern and corporate governance issue. Boards of directors now play an important oversight role in ensuring organizations have adequate cybersecurity measures, response plans, and roadmaps to address growing threats. Management is responsible for executing specific security steps, while the board provides advisory and monitoring functions. These include assessing security readiness, stress testing response plans, conducting independent reviews, and establishing long-term strategies. With continued board guidance, organizations can better mitigate risks and adapt to changing cyber threats.
International Technology Adoption & Workforce Issues Study - Middle East SummaryCompTIA
International Technology Adoption and Workforce Issues Study for the Middle East
The study explored technology adoption, IT priorities, skills gaps, and training practices in the Middle East. Key findings include:
1) Top IT priorities for Middle Eastern businesses are IT security, updating aging computers/software, and automating business processes.
2) Over half of Middle Eastern businesses have adopted cloud computing to some degree, but face hurdles like unreliable internet access.
3) 85% of businesses believe the cybersecurity threat level is increasing due to factors like more internet-based applications.
4) Most IT staff received training in the past year, and certifications are expected to increase in importance.
Cybersecurity Goverence for Boards of DirectorsPaul Feldman
This paper discusses the emerging issue of Board of Directors Governance and Cybersecurity. Originally presented to the Boards of Directors of the IRC http://www.isorto.org/Pages/Home in May 2014. The paper is in a continuous improvement mode ultimately targeting being a resource for Boards of Directors in the energy (electricity and natural gas) industry. Suggested updates and improvements are welcome at PaulFeldman@Gmail.com The current copy is always at http://www.EnergyCollection.us/456.pdf
Rochester, New York based Logical Operations is a provider of courseware and IT certifications for Information Technology and Information Security professionals. CyberSec First Responder is the first line of defense against cyber attacks that can cost an organization valuable time and money.
CyberSec First Responder: The CyberSec First Responder cyber security training and certification program will prepare security professionals to become the first responders who defend against cyber attacks by teaching students to analyze threats, design secure computing and network environments, proactively defend networks, and respond/investigate cyber security incidents.
CyberSAFE: The CyberSAFE class enables employees of any organization to identify many of the common risks associated with using conventional end-user technology, as well as how to safely protect themselves and their organizations from security risks. Delivered in a half-day or less, CyberSAFE also prepares learners to earn their Certified CyberSAFE credential.
International Technology Adoption & Workforce Issues Study - Thailand SummaryCompTIA
- 68% of Thai executives report some degree of IT skills gaps at their businesses, with security skills being a top area of weakness
- Nearly all (97%) Thai IT staff received training in the past year, and certifications are expected to increase in importance
- Over half (52%) of Thai businesses plan to increase IT staff in 2013 due to skills shortages, though many expect challenges finding qualified workers
The document provides information about the Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Science Degree and Certificate of Proficiency programs at St. Louis Community College. The programs prepare students for entry-level information security positions through courses in computer science, networking, programming, and cybersecurity. Graduates will have skills in computer architecture, security controls, cryptography, and responding to cyber attacks. The field is growing rapidly, with jobs expected to increase 18% by 2024. Starting salaries for security analysts in the region average $77,090 annually. The programs are offered at the St. Louis Community College and more information can be found on their website or by contacting the program coordinator.
International Technology Adoption & Workforce Issues Study - UK SummaryCompTIA
85% of UK executives indicate at least some degree of gaps in IT skills at their business exists. 62% of UK executives believe the cybersecurity threat level is increasing. Find out more on how companies are adopting new technology and how it's impacting their workforce.
The document summarizes research into information security governance awareness at the board of director and executive committee levels. It finds that while many organizations have information security practices in place, such as a chief information security officer and security policies, the effectiveness and alignment with business objectives is unclear. Reporting and monitoring have room for improvement, and awareness remains a challenge. Drivers for implementing governance are typically severe security incidents and legal/regulatory compliance pressures rather than proactive alignment with business strategy.
Cybersecurity has escalated to a major board-level concern and corporate governance issue. Boards of directors now play an important oversight role in ensuring organizations have adequate cybersecurity measures, response plans, and roadmaps to address growing threats. Management is responsible for executing specific security steps, while the board provides advisory and monitoring functions. These include assessing security readiness, stress testing response plans, conducting independent reviews, and establishing long-term strategies. With continued board guidance, organizations can better mitigate risks and adapt to changing cyber threats.
International Technology Adoption & Workforce Issues Study - Middle East SummaryCompTIA
International Technology Adoption and Workforce Issues Study for the Middle East
The study explored technology adoption, IT priorities, skills gaps, and training practices in the Middle East. Key findings include:
1) Top IT priorities for Middle Eastern businesses are IT security, updating aging computers/software, and automating business processes.
2) Over half of Middle Eastern businesses have adopted cloud computing to some degree, but face hurdles like unreliable internet access.
3) 85% of businesses believe the cybersecurity threat level is increasing due to factors like more internet-based applications.
4) Most IT staff received training in the past year, and certifications are expected to increase in importance.
Cybersecurity Goverence for Boards of DirectorsPaul Feldman
This paper discusses the emerging issue of Board of Directors Governance and Cybersecurity. Originally presented to the Boards of Directors of the IRC http://www.isorto.org/Pages/Home in May 2014. The paper is in a continuous improvement mode ultimately targeting being a resource for Boards of Directors in the energy (electricity and natural gas) industry. Suggested updates and improvements are welcome at PaulFeldman@Gmail.com The current copy is always at http://www.EnergyCollection.us/456.pdf
Rochester, New York based Logical Operations is a provider of courseware and IT certifications for Information Technology and Information Security professionals. CyberSec First Responder is the first line of defense against cyber attacks that can cost an organization valuable time and money.
CyberSec First Responder: The CyberSec First Responder cyber security training and certification program will prepare security professionals to become the first responders who defend against cyber attacks by teaching students to analyze threats, design secure computing and network environments, proactively defend networks, and respond/investigate cyber security incidents.
CyberSAFE: The CyberSAFE class enables employees of any organization to identify many of the common risks associated with using conventional end-user technology, as well as how to safely protect themselves and their organizations from security risks. Delivered in a half-day or less, CyberSAFE also prepares learners to earn their Certified CyberSAFE credential.
International Technology Adoption & Workforce Issues Study - Thailand SummaryCompTIA
- 68% of Thai executives report some degree of IT skills gaps at their businesses, with security skills being a top area of weakness
- Nearly all (97%) Thai IT staff received training in the past year, and certifications are expected to increase in importance
- Over half (52%) of Thai businesses plan to increase IT staff in 2013 due to skills shortages, though many expect challenges finding qualified workers
The document provides information about the Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Science Degree and Certificate of Proficiency programs at St. Louis Community College. The programs prepare students for entry-level information security positions through courses in computer science, networking, programming, and cybersecurity. Graduates will have skills in computer architecture, security controls, cryptography, and responding to cyber attacks. The field is growing rapidly, with jobs expected to increase 18% by 2024. Starting salaries for security analysts in the region average $77,090 annually. The programs are offered at the St. Louis Community College and more information can be found on their website or by contacting the program coordinator.
International Technology Adoption & Workforce Issues Study - UK SummaryCompTIA
85% of UK executives indicate at least some degree of gaps in IT skills at their business exists. 62% of UK executives believe the cybersecurity threat level is increasing. Find out more on how companies are adopting new technology and how it's impacting their workforce.
Most boards of directors don't have someone that understands cyber security issues. As a consequence, they can't provide the proper oversight over the companies they are responsible for. This presentation will cover the issues boards of directors need to understand, what questions board members need to ask and how to communicate with them.
This document provides an overview of an awareness training for executives on information security. It discusses:
1) Conducting a security assessment of the company's people, processes, and technology to understand current vulnerabilities. Assessments can be done internally or through a third party and usually take 90 days.
2) Expecting security threats to become more complex and widespread globally as web applications and hacker motivations evolve.
3) Tips for executives including conducting security assessments promptly and staying aware of the latest hacker techniques.
Key Challenges Facing IT/OT: Hear From The ExpertsTripwire
When you think of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT), which side are you on? You may not feel that you fall on any side of that technological skirmish, but when you stop to carefully consider the differences in these two disciplines, it is nearly impossible to avoid a tendentious leaning.
However, the time may be upon us when the conflicts of IT and OT will be put to rest for the broader purpose of making businesses more agile, efficient, resilient and ultimately, more profitable. We spoke with experts in the field who offered their insights about the challenges facing IT and OT convergence. Here’s what they shared!
The document provides an overview of ADP/IT position of trust designations required for government contracts involving IT services or access. It defines ADP and IT, outlines the three position levels (I, II, III), and explains the history and basis in public law and directives like DoD 5200.2-R. It also summarizes compliance with standards including DISA STIG, NIST 800-53, and outlines roles and responsibilities that must be defined in contracts to ensure oversight and monitoring of external service providers.
The document provides an overview of cybersecurity, explaining why it is important for businesses to implement security measures to protect their data, networks, and systems from cyber threats in order to avoid economic losses, reputational damage, and regulatory penalties. It discusses the components of cybersecurity including identity and access management, security information and event management, endpoint security, network security, and data security. The document also covers cybersecurity compliance regulations and best practices organizations should follow.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS’ NEED TO ADDRESS SECURITY FOR EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT C...IJNSA Journal
The need for information security within small to mid-size companies is increasing. The risks of information security breach, data loss, and disaster are growing. The impact of IT outages and issues on the company are unacceptable to any size business and their clients. There are many ways to address the security for IT departments. The need to address risks of attacks as well as disasters is important to the IT security policies and procedures. The IT departments of small to medium companies have to address these security concerns within their budgets and other limited resources.Security planning, design, and employee training that is needed requires input and agreement from all levels of the company and management. This paper will discuss security needs and methods to implement them into a corporate infrastructure.
This document summarizes a presentation about assessing and managing school network security. It discusses the results of vulnerability assessments conducted on 50 school websites, which found over 110 critical vulnerabilities. The top issues were SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and outdated components. Managing security is challenging due to increasing systems, data, and user touchpoints. Trends include taking a security-centric approach across the network and adopting comprehensive managed security services. Key aspects of security management are people, technology, process and having a security operations center for monitoring, alerting and incident response.
Estudio de Russell Reynolds Associates sobre ciberseguridad que explora la importancia de la relación entre el Chief Information Security Officer y el Consejo de Administración.
Sans 20 CSC: Connecting Security to the Business MissionTripwire
The document summarizes Katherine Brocklehurst's presentation at the 2013 SANS CSC Summit where she discussed the role and challenges of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Some key points included that the CISO needs business experience and the ability to communicate security issues to executives in a way that shows relevance to the organization's mission. The presentation also discussed using metrics and dashboards to provide visibility into the organization's security posture and risks across different business units and technical platforms to report to various stakeholders.
The study provides valuable insight into the change in agency investment, awareness, and support for cybersecurity – as well as the challenges and barriers faced in achieving these goals.
Notable Takeaways:
• Financial Risks: According to a 2016 BetaNews article, “the total average cost of a data breach is now put at $6.53M, which includes $3.72M in lost business. Forensic investigations can cost up to $2,000 an hour, and the average annual salary of a security engineer is $92,000. With these high costs, proper preventative attack measures and cybersecurity insurance are crucial for the financial safety of organizations
• Employee Risks: A sizeable percentage of local agencies responded to never having taken cybersecurity awareness training for citizens (71.4%), contractors (61.9%), and local elected officials (50.1%). Given that human error creates vulnerabilities for breaches through targeted attacks like spear-phishing – employee education, RBAC measures, and RMS are of critical importance for agencies.
• What Agencies Want: The top three actions that were recommended by the respondents of the study were (1) Higher funding for cybersecurity; (2) Better cybersecurity polices; and (3) Greater cybersecurity awareness among employees in their local governments.
These slides--based on the webinar from leading IT research firm Enterprise Management Associates (EMA)--reveal the current state of enterprise security readiness within the context of security management tools, issues, and practices.
In today’s threat landscape, cyber security isn't just an enterprise concern, nor is it entirely a government concern. To learn what that stance is and what security challenges government agencies are facing, we spoke to retired US Air Force Colonel Cedric Leighton.
Cognitive Security was a Czech startup that developed network behavior analysis tools using artificial intelligence. It raised $1 million in 2011 from Credo Ventures. In 2013, Cognitive Security was acquired by Cisco Systems. The acquisition allowed Cognitive Security's team of 30 engineers and PhDs to continue developing their technology as part of Cisco, expanding their market reach. Credo Ventures helped Cognitive Security professionalize its operations and supported its acquisition by Cisco, delivering a strong return for investors.
This document summarizes interviews with 20 CISOs and CIOs from ACSC member organizations on the current state of board engagement in cybersecurity. The key findings are organized around five elements of the relationship between boards and management: 1) Boards currently have limited expertise in cybersecurity issues; 2) Cybersecurity is not consistently integrated into corporate strategies and budgets; 3) Metrics and measurements to evaluate cybersecurity performance are still maturing; 4) Structures for board oversight of cybersecurity can be improved; 5) Management seeks to build board expertise to facilitate more strategic partnerships on balancing digital transformations and cybersecurity risks. The document provides recommendations to advance board engagement.
International Technology Adoption & Workforce Issues Study - Canadian SummaryCompTIA
90% of Canadian executives indicate at least some degree of gaps in IT skills at their business exists. 59% of UK executives believe the cybersecurity threat level is increasing. Find out more on how companies are adopting new technology and how it's impacting their workforce.
A section of security breaches are caused by employees, whether accidentally or deliberately. To prevent security breaches of any kind, organizations should strengthen and solidify all their security systems and technologies. Here listed are a few simple ways to make employees understand and feel responsible for security of the Company's assets.
Securing the Digital Economy: Reinventing the Internet accenture
The document discusses how the internet is under increasing pressure due to inherent flaws in its design and security, the growing number of internet-connected devices, and challenges to digital identity and data veracity. It notes that while individuals, businesses, and societies are increasingly dependent on the internet, confidence in internet security is declining. To address these issues, the document outlines three areas for CEO engagement: joining forces with other companies to establish governance and standards; committing to a business model based on digital trust; and progressing and preparing internet infrastructure through technology investments.
To help financial institutions to undertand the state of information security within their organization relative to comparable financial institutions arround the world.
This presentation was discussed in a Webinar with MetricStream in September 2016. It is applicable for small, medium and large businesses when considering information and cyber security risk.
Security architecture rajagiri talk march 2011subramanian K
The document discusses several topics related to cybersecurity and governance including:
- The need for dynamic laws to keep pace with rapid technological advancements in cyberspace.
- The absence of a single governing body and immature cybersecurity practices in many countries.
- A five-tier architecture model for cybersecurity consisting of data, process, technology, data management, and management architectures.
- The importance of information assurance over just information security to ensure availability, integrity and reliability of information systems.
- Key stakeholders in information assurance including boards of directors, management, employees, customers, and regulatory authorities.
Most boards of directors don't have someone that understands cyber security issues. As a consequence, they can't provide the proper oversight over the companies they are responsible for. This presentation will cover the issues boards of directors need to understand, what questions board members need to ask and how to communicate with them.
This document provides an overview of an awareness training for executives on information security. It discusses:
1) Conducting a security assessment of the company's people, processes, and technology to understand current vulnerabilities. Assessments can be done internally or through a third party and usually take 90 days.
2) Expecting security threats to become more complex and widespread globally as web applications and hacker motivations evolve.
3) Tips for executives including conducting security assessments promptly and staying aware of the latest hacker techniques.
Key Challenges Facing IT/OT: Hear From The ExpertsTripwire
When you think of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT), which side are you on? You may not feel that you fall on any side of that technological skirmish, but when you stop to carefully consider the differences in these two disciplines, it is nearly impossible to avoid a tendentious leaning.
However, the time may be upon us when the conflicts of IT and OT will be put to rest for the broader purpose of making businesses more agile, efficient, resilient and ultimately, more profitable. We spoke with experts in the field who offered their insights about the challenges facing IT and OT convergence. Here’s what they shared!
The document provides an overview of ADP/IT position of trust designations required for government contracts involving IT services or access. It defines ADP and IT, outlines the three position levels (I, II, III), and explains the history and basis in public law and directives like DoD 5200.2-R. It also summarizes compliance with standards including DISA STIG, NIST 800-53, and outlines roles and responsibilities that must be defined in contracts to ensure oversight and monitoring of external service providers.
The document provides an overview of cybersecurity, explaining why it is important for businesses to implement security measures to protect their data, networks, and systems from cyber threats in order to avoid economic losses, reputational damage, and regulatory penalties. It discusses the components of cybersecurity including identity and access management, security information and event management, endpoint security, network security, and data security. The document also covers cybersecurity compliance regulations and best practices organizations should follow.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS’ NEED TO ADDRESS SECURITY FOR EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT C...IJNSA Journal
The need for information security within small to mid-size companies is increasing. The risks of information security breach, data loss, and disaster are growing. The impact of IT outages and issues on the company are unacceptable to any size business and their clients. There are many ways to address the security for IT departments. The need to address risks of attacks as well as disasters is important to the IT security policies and procedures. The IT departments of small to medium companies have to address these security concerns within their budgets and other limited resources.Security planning, design, and employee training that is needed requires input and agreement from all levels of the company and management. This paper will discuss security needs and methods to implement them into a corporate infrastructure.
This document summarizes a presentation about assessing and managing school network security. It discusses the results of vulnerability assessments conducted on 50 school websites, which found over 110 critical vulnerabilities. The top issues were SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and outdated components. Managing security is challenging due to increasing systems, data, and user touchpoints. Trends include taking a security-centric approach across the network and adopting comprehensive managed security services. Key aspects of security management are people, technology, process and having a security operations center for monitoring, alerting and incident response.
Estudio de Russell Reynolds Associates sobre ciberseguridad que explora la importancia de la relación entre el Chief Information Security Officer y el Consejo de Administración.
Sans 20 CSC: Connecting Security to the Business MissionTripwire
The document summarizes Katherine Brocklehurst's presentation at the 2013 SANS CSC Summit where she discussed the role and challenges of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Some key points included that the CISO needs business experience and the ability to communicate security issues to executives in a way that shows relevance to the organization's mission. The presentation also discussed using metrics and dashboards to provide visibility into the organization's security posture and risks across different business units and technical platforms to report to various stakeholders.
The study provides valuable insight into the change in agency investment, awareness, and support for cybersecurity – as well as the challenges and barriers faced in achieving these goals.
Notable Takeaways:
• Financial Risks: According to a 2016 BetaNews article, “the total average cost of a data breach is now put at $6.53M, which includes $3.72M in lost business. Forensic investigations can cost up to $2,000 an hour, and the average annual salary of a security engineer is $92,000. With these high costs, proper preventative attack measures and cybersecurity insurance are crucial for the financial safety of organizations
• Employee Risks: A sizeable percentage of local agencies responded to never having taken cybersecurity awareness training for citizens (71.4%), contractors (61.9%), and local elected officials (50.1%). Given that human error creates vulnerabilities for breaches through targeted attacks like spear-phishing – employee education, RBAC measures, and RMS are of critical importance for agencies.
• What Agencies Want: The top three actions that were recommended by the respondents of the study were (1) Higher funding for cybersecurity; (2) Better cybersecurity polices; and (3) Greater cybersecurity awareness among employees in their local governments.
These slides--based on the webinar from leading IT research firm Enterprise Management Associates (EMA)--reveal the current state of enterprise security readiness within the context of security management tools, issues, and practices.
In today’s threat landscape, cyber security isn't just an enterprise concern, nor is it entirely a government concern. To learn what that stance is and what security challenges government agencies are facing, we spoke to retired US Air Force Colonel Cedric Leighton.
Cognitive Security was a Czech startup that developed network behavior analysis tools using artificial intelligence. It raised $1 million in 2011 from Credo Ventures. In 2013, Cognitive Security was acquired by Cisco Systems. The acquisition allowed Cognitive Security's team of 30 engineers and PhDs to continue developing their technology as part of Cisco, expanding their market reach. Credo Ventures helped Cognitive Security professionalize its operations and supported its acquisition by Cisco, delivering a strong return for investors.
This document summarizes interviews with 20 CISOs and CIOs from ACSC member organizations on the current state of board engagement in cybersecurity. The key findings are organized around five elements of the relationship between boards and management: 1) Boards currently have limited expertise in cybersecurity issues; 2) Cybersecurity is not consistently integrated into corporate strategies and budgets; 3) Metrics and measurements to evaluate cybersecurity performance are still maturing; 4) Structures for board oversight of cybersecurity can be improved; 5) Management seeks to build board expertise to facilitate more strategic partnerships on balancing digital transformations and cybersecurity risks. The document provides recommendations to advance board engagement.
International Technology Adoption & Workforce Issues Study - Canadian SummaryCompTIA
90% of Canadian executives indicate at least some degree of gaps in IT skills at their business exists. 59% of UK executives believe the cybersecurity threat level is increasing. Find out more on how companies are adopting new technology and how it's impacting their workforce.
A section of security breaches are caused by employees, whether accidentally or deliberately. To prevent security breaches of any kind, organizations should strengthen and solidify all their security systems and technologies. Here listed are a few simple ways to make employees understand and feel responsible for security of the Company's assets.
Securing the Digital Economy: Reinventing the Internet accenture
The document discusses how the internet is under increasing pressure due to inherent flaws in its design and security, the growing number of internet-connected devices, and challenges to digital identity and data veracity. It notes that while individuals, businesses, and societies are increasingly dependent on the internet, confidence in internet security is declining. To address these issues, the document outlines three areas for CEO engagement: joining forces with other companies to establish governance and standards; committing to a business model based on digital trust; and progressing and preparing internet infrastructure through technology investments.
To help financial institutions to undertand the state of information security within their organization relative to comparable financial institutions arround the world.
This presentation was discussed in a Webinar with MetricStream in September 2016. It is applicable for small, medium and large businesses when considering information and cyber security risk.
Security architecture rajagiri talk march 2011subramanian K
The document discusses several topics related to cybersecurity and governance including:
- The need for dynamic laws to keep pace with rapid technological advancements in cyberspace.
- The absence of a single governing body and immature cybersecurity practices in many countries.
- A five-tier architecture model for cybersecurity consisting of data, process, technology, data management, and management architectures.
- The importance of information assurance over just information security to ensure availability, integrity and reliability of information systems.
- Key stakeholders in information assurance including boards of directors, management, employees, customers, and regulatory authorities.
This document summarizes the findings of a survey of 600 US IT and business executives about skills gaps in the IT workforce. Some key findings include:
- 86% of respondents have heard of the concept of an IT skills gap in the past 2 years
- The top perceived causes of skills gaps are workers lacking advanced skills, some segments falling behind, and generational differences
- Emerging technologies, integration skills, cloud skills, and cybersecurity are seen as the biggest gaps
- Nearly 60% of respondents see skills gaps growing at their organizations
- The top proposed strategies to address gaps include more on-the-job training, incentives for continuous learning, and apprenticeship programs
International Technology Adoption & Workforce Issues Study - India SummaryCompTIA
- International Technology Adoption & Workforce Issues Study conducted survey of over 1,200 executives across 10 countries including India to examine technology adoption, IT skills/gaps, and training.
- Key findings for India include that over 60% of Indian businesses plan to increase IT staff in 2013, 71% report some degree of IT skills gaps, and 97% of IT staff received training in the past year.
International Technology Adoption & Workforce Issues Study - Brazilian SummaryCompTIA
86% of Brazilian executives indicate at least some degree of gaps in IT skills at their business exists. 88% of Brazilian executives believe the cybersecurity threat level is increasing. Find out more on how companies are adopting new technology and how it's impacting their workforce.
Making best-in-class security ubiquitous - Why security is no longer just an ...Thoughtworks
The evolving nature of cyber threats makes security a strategic imperative, and a collective responsibility. Today’s business leaders have a duty to set the tone from the top, taking steps to ensure security extends beyond technology to become part of organisational culture. This talk explores why security is no longer a technology issue with technical solutions, but a board-level priority that needs to be factored into the highest levels of corporate strategy.
The IT security skills shortage continues to widen, making it even harder for enterprises to maintain their defenses in the face of increasingly complex threats to a continually expanding attack surface. With open IT security positions numbering in the millions worldwide, and enterprises seeing an increase in the number of those positions as turnover occurs, greater levels of automation and better integration of security tools becomes all the more important.
Leading IT research firm EMA surveyed IT and IT security respondents to better understand how the shortage impacts organizations and what automation can do to help alleviate the side effects of the shortage. These slides dive into some of the results.
The document is the March 2015 newsletter of the Graduate Information Technology Association (GITA). It includes the following:
- Leadership team and guest speaker for the upcoming meeting on internet of things.
- Summary of the previous meeting presentation on skills for career success.
- Updates on current IT projects including security, databases, Facebook, and the homeroom.
- Articles on cyber security job demand, using drones for archaeology, and wireless charging technology.
- Announcements about mentoring interns, community outreach projects, and help wanted positions.
This document describes Skillmine's CISO as-a-Service offering which provides information security services to help organizations comply with regulations and improve their security posture. The services include assessing an organization's security maturity and risks, implementing mitigation strategies and tools, monitoring the security program, and conducting audits. Skillmine's team of experienced security consultants help clients develop security strategies, integrate solutions, protect assets, and refine security programs on an ongoing basis.
In CompTIA's research on the state of IT skills gap, 68% of IT firms report having a "very challenging" time finding new staff. They are hiring, with 33% saying they are understaffed and another 42% saying they are fully staffed but want to hire more in order to expand. How are today's IT skills matching up to industry's workforce needs?
The document provides information about an IT security course being held in Ottawa from November 16-20, 2015. The course will cover a comprehensive set of IT security disciplines delivered by leading specialists from government and industry. It will include a threat and risk assessment case study integrated throughout the modules. The course is intended for those with introductory IT knowledge and responsibility for information security issues in government or private sector seeking to expand their knowledge of current IT security topics.
The document discusses trends in cybersecurity jobs and challenges in the workforce. It finds that the demand for cybersecurity professionals has grown 74% since 2007, outpacing overall IT job growth. The top cybersecurity job titles are Security Analyst, Security Engineer/Architect, and Security Director/Manager. The biggest barriers to effective security programs are lack of funding, disruptive technologies, and lack of expert staff. The top states for cybersecurity employment are Virginia, California, Texas, New York and Florida. The top skills sought for cybersecurity professionals are technical expertise, program delivery experience, and credentials like the CISSP and CISM certifications.
The document provides guidance on writing an effective resume, including highlighting accomplishments, using a strong summary, including relevant skills and keywords, using a chronological format for work experience, including education and certifications, proofreading for errors, and providing examples of effective resume formats.
Pci Europe 2009 Underside Of The Compliance Ecosystemkpatrickwheeler
The document discusses various perspectives on PCI DSS compliance including:
- PCI DSS is a baseline standard and not a comprehensive security strategy on its own.
- Companies commonly make mistakes by not involving business partners and lacking internal knowledge of their technical landscape.
- Ensuring a company's QSA is successful requires building internal competence, focusing on strategic solutions, and not relying solely on quick fixes.
Learning Objective: Discover which professional development learning path is better for your career.
The increasing rate of technology innovation and the expansion of globalization has led to a significant increase in the level of competition in STEM fields. Whether you’re new to IT, a recent STEM graduate, or an industry veteran there will always be a need to be relevant in order to move your career forward. The ongoing debate regarding the values placed on industry certifications versus a degree remains a topic of discussion with employers and employees alike. The results of these debates often lead to the unfulfilling answer of “it depends”. This interactive discussion will review some of those dependencies, debunk hiring myths, and provide real-world examples of how each professional development path can impact your career.
At the end of this seminar, participants will:
• Understand the demand signals that drive the need for new skills
• Debunk myths that occur during the hiring process and how value is attributed to candidates
• Identify methods to differentiate your resume in a pool of competitive candidates
• Review the ideas surrounding mastery vs. knowledge and how each is viewed
International Technology Adoption & Workforce Issues Study - Japan SummaryCompTIA
This document provides a summary of key findings from a CompTIA study on technology adoption and workforce issues in Japan:
- Top IT priorities for Japanese businesses include IT security, data storage/backup, mobility initiatives, and network infrastructure.
- Over half of Japanese executives believe the cybersecurity threat level has increased, with human error seen as a growing factor.
- Nearly all Japanese businesses report some degree of IT skills gaps, negatively impacting areas like security and productivity.
- Most IT staff in Japanese companies receive training, and certifications are generally valued but not always required.
- The majority of Japanese businesses expect the importance of IT certifications to increase over the next two years.
E5 rothke - deployment strategies for effective encryptionBen Rothke
The document discusses strategies for effective encryption deployment. It begins with an overview of encryption and emphasizes that while the mathematics are complex, effective encryption primarily requires attention to detail, good design, and project management skills. The rest of the presentation focuses on developing an encryption strategy, including defining requirements, classifying data, documenting policies and processes, assessing legacy systems, choosing appropriate encryption methods, and properly managing encryption keys. Effective encryption is portrayed as a comprehensive program rather than an isolated technical solution.
Discussion of information Security risks in current business and technology environments.
presented to ISSA Ireland conference attendees in Dublin on 12 May 2011.
Advisory from Professionals Preparing Information .docxkatherncarlyle
Advisory from Professionals
Preparing Information Systems (IS) Graduates to Meet the
Challenges of Global IT Security: Some Suggestions
Jeff Sauls
IT Operations Professional
Austin, TX, USA
Naveen Gudigantala
Operations and Technology Management
University of Portland
Portland, OR 97203, USA
[email protected]
ABSTRACT
Managing IT security and assurance is a top priority for organizations. Aware of the costs associated with a security or privacy
breach, organizations are constantly vigilant about protecting their data and IT systems. In addition, organizations are
investing heavily in IT resources to keep up with the challenges of managing their IT security and assurance. Therefore, the IT
industry relies greatly on the U.S. higher education system to produce a qualified and competent workforce to manage security
challenges. This advisory discusses some security challenges faced by global companies and provides input into the design
and delivery of IS curriculum to effectively meet such challenges.
Keywords: Information assurance and security, Curriculum design and development, Computer security
1. INTRODUCTION
Information security and assurance management is vital for
the success of organizations. It is particularly relevant for
global companies whose customers demand a high level of
security for their products. Meeting such high expectations
requires companies to study security best practices,
continually invest in technical and human resources, and
implement a secure corporate environment. The goal of this
paper is to discuss some security challenges faced by global
organizations and to provide suggestions to IS academics
concerning security curriculum to effectively educate the
next generation IT workforce to meet these challenges.
2. SECURITY CHALLENGES FACED BY GLOBAL
COMPANIES
This advisory focuses on security challenges faced by global
companies. For instance, security challenges faced by a
multinational company operating manufacturing plants in
several countries are likely to be much different than those of
a company with a manufacturing plant in a single location.
The goal of this section is to present some security
challenges faced by global companies.
What many companies do in terms of security is driven
by the needs of their customers. For instance, consider the
case of a global manufacturing company that makes
hardware for a smart card. Smart cards include embedded
integrated circuits and customers generally provide the
manufacturer with a detailed list of functional and assurance
requirements for security. The manufacturer of the hardware
is expected to comply with the specifications of the
customer. If the company decides to manufacture in two
plants in Europe and the U.S., it becomes important for the
manufacturer to have uniform security standards in both
plants. These security standards may include many aspects
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Not everyone that signed up has joined yet so we will give them another minute before we start. Our marketing partner David Berger will provide some webinar administrative comments. Welcome to the 2 nd American Sentinel University IT webinar. Today we’lll be talking about “An IT Security Career Path” As I prepared for this session, the quote shown here hit me a as the perfect way to peak your interest to listen to what will be covered. “This year and next year, bar none, security is THE smart place to be in IT.” Certainly there are qualifiers for this statement and it won’t apply to everyone, but for some it can provide an incentive to enter this field or reason to continue your personal quest for improvement in the security field. My name is Paul Capicik and I am the Military Program manager for American Sentinel University. I spent over 26 years in the Air Force followed by 12 years in the civilian corporate world in various director level positions including as a CIO Our intent for these webinars is to provide information that will assist you in making appropriate decisions about your education and career, and motivate you to reach your objectives as well as advance in your chosen career.
As mentioned, this webinar will focus on the IT security path: I’ll mention a number of sub-paths and directions you can head in the security area Cover what employers are looking for And the current and near future Job outlook I want you to know I am not a security “Expert”, however in my CIO and IT director positions I was responsible for enterprise IT security so I am very familiar with general security requirements, methods, and resources. What you will hear in this webinar is based on that experience and recent references I have researched which I will provide to you at the end of the presentation.
Those of you who participated in the 1 st seminar or read the security article know that IT can be broadly broken into 3 general areas: Systems, applications, and security. You will notice in this discussion that security is an integral part of the first two areas. But the field is now so broad and with very specific disciplines in many branches that it has become its own main field. When speaking of security in specific, it is often viewed today in 3 main areas: Risk management This is not just IT technology related; it affects business survival It deals with business and technology weaknesses, compliance, and liability And it deals with internal, external, and interfaces of people, processes, and resources. (It is not only about the hackers, but regulation compliance, litigation, internal threats, and other things, that can affect the business brand name, and financial status, as well as the IT environment itself.) Security is so important that large companies have appointed Chief Information Security Officers which can report to the CEO Fraud & Forensics Fraud is becoming an increasing threat, and is often internal to the organization Forensics is the investigative side of security And Application security This deals w/ the automated processes software (such as the financial, Customer Resource Management & logistics applications among others. More and more it deals w/ the web applications that interface w/ customers and B2B partners via the internet
Here is a of the top 20 skills, aptitudes, and competencies employers will be looking for in the next 2 years according to some surveys. As you can see, the 3 main areas mentioned on the previous slide are represented here, as are some very focused areas such as biometrics, VOIP, and smart card and token security. These are all security measures and practices that are either currently in general use in business for IT security purposes, or they are new measures that show promise so companies/government will be wanting to implement these in their overall security measures program. This slide will be available later to download so don’t worry about copying this down.
So if you are still interested in getting into the security arena, or get back into it, or continue on in this career path here is what you need to consider. For those that have attended the last webinar or read several of my articles this won’t be new: Academic Degrees, industry certifications and experience, all to be followed by “continuous updating” in all of these areas are what it will take to succeed.
If you are trying to break into IT with an interest in security, it is often best to get the basics through a general IS (systems) or CS (application development) degree, which often speak to basic security, and then go to the specific security courses or degrees to supplement the “foundation” degrees. Don’t forget - IT in general and security paths in particular all cover a broad range of the IT world, and having that foundation knowledge-base will be very useful in whatever path you pursue. Not only that but many employers require degrees. For some of the higher skill level and salary level positions, a master’s or even a doctoral degree can be a requirement. American Sentinel has a general associate and bachelor’s degree in Information Systems and Computer Science as well as an Information Systems Security bachelor’s and an Information Systems Security concentration Master’s in Computer Science that can help you advance your degree needs.
Certifications provide the focused and specific training and knowledge-base used in a specific environment. Some certifications deal with the basics (examples are several of the CompTIA certs like Network+ and Security+) Some deal with particular type paths (such as the CSSIP), some deal with certain type of resources (such as CISCO certs for those companies that use CISCO equipment, and Microsoft certs for those companies that use MS software). The path you take, and/or the company you work for, generally determine what certs you need or should consider taking. Again, American Sentinel has online certification training available in any of these and many more that you can start anytime. They provide 24/7 technical support and you use our partner’s servers and equipment in the training so you are not jeopardizing screwing up your computer in course exercises.
Here is a recent survey list of the top 10 certifications employers will be looking for in 2010. This is not a list of certs you should run out to try to complete a bunch of. These are very focused certs that deal with a specific skill sets that many of today’s employers need to fill a specific higher/advance security level areas. If you have the background that complements what these certs are for and you are looking for a job or career change, having or getting one or more of these certs can enhance your hiring potential. Notice there are no basic or entry level certs mentioned here. For a services or hardware management firm, they may be looking for an entry level employee that can help set up computer stations to include setting security policies, and managing end-user password accounts, a CompTIA A+, network+ and/or Security+ may be all they require. But make no mistake, certs, just like degrees can be an important part of your personal portfolio that will be considered in the hiring or advancement process.
Experience is often thought to be the most important ingredient an employee can have and much can be said to support that. There is no substitute for hands-on experience especially in a crisis as that knowledge is often readily available to be applied to the situation. So get all the experience you can, not just in your little corner of the world but in everything that touches your world or that your world may affect down stream. But a person rarely can “experience” all the parameters that are possible with a piece of equipment, software, or process. So read about, discuss with fellow employees, and think about what all the possibilities you could face. And add that to your actual experience toolbox. For those that are breaking into a new field, supplement actual on-the-job experience with that which you can pick up through other means like providing volunteer help to non-profits, family, or a second or temporary job. All experience is good experience. Some say bad experiences can be the best experience since it prepares you for the next crisis so you can minimize its impact.
When you think you have covered all the academic, certification and experience bases, all I can say is that in the IT arena , you’ve just started. While I truly believe IT is an exciting field, it is also fast paced. And fast paced in this case prepare for change . 5 or 6 years ago, security wasn’t even considered a major IT area. Today we are looking at many new specialties and niches and a new functional corporate positions - the CSO and CISO. The CISO as I already mentioned is now being considered on the same level as other corporate “C” positions and reporting directly to the CEO. And the bad-guys are moving at break-neck speed to fleece people and global corporations that threaten their survival. I’m sure you have read or heard instances that security efforts right now are often loosing the battle or at least having a hard time keeping up. So your challenge is to keep to up or ahead of the threat and remain relevant. To do that you have to keep learning: A huge obstacle often heard is “I have too much work – I don’t have time!” Advancing your learning applies to all the security areas You must advance to not only to over come the threat but also to be able to evaluate new technologies and methods Many employers provide funding for you education and training even during the recession they have done this. And advancing means not only in technology but also knowing your employer’s company and business needs. If you do all this, you will likely have a secure job for the foreseeable future. If you don’t - IT security or IT in general may not be for you.
For many years IT has been a great field to be in – often as one of the top 2 stable career fields. Security is the newest of the 3 main careers in IT and is really gaining traction. IT in general has had its booms and busts. For instance in 2003 recession unemployment for IT matched that of the general economy at 5.6%.
In current times, IT is still often viewed as one of the top 2 career fields – HC being the other. But now SECURITY is the IT area in the spot light As for the current recession, general unemployment is over 10% while IT in general has only hit 5.2% Not the best but a lot better than average. While IT hiring in general is still fairly flat, Security hiring is on the rise. Not only that, but as I mentioned, even during the recession, many employers continued to fund advanced training for their security people IT unemployment has been lower in this recession because the economy continues to depend more and more on IT and employers need to keep these systems running so their business keeps functioning. As for security, the threat continues to increase to the point where business survival is at stake. Companies are taking this serious and are hiring high level security managers – and appointing security focused management people such as CSO’s & CISO’s to head up a specialized department. This is opening additional opportunities at the expert levels.
For the future, the BLS and industry surveys show the IT career field remains promising, with SECURITY taking the lead. Remember the quote on the introduction slide: “This year and next year, bar none, security is the smart place to be in IT. – David Foote” This field will continue to broaden and become more specialized. It will be managed more centrally as seen with the institution of CSOs/CISO’s and placing of those individuals at higher reporting levels such as under CEOs. Steve Katz, the worlds first CISO recently said speaking of the IT security : " … it is an opportunity that will take you from entry level to some very challenging, very high-paying professions in very large enterprises.” He also said you have to “know your company and know your business” So you can’t just stick to the technology side of learning – get business background also. A significant shortage of “experts” exists today. However, security positions at all levels should increase. As companies higher back the normal work force, with the new emphasis on security, even the end-user IT support and employee security training levels (which deals with security basics) will help open entry level positions. A point brought out in several of the articles I’ve read recently is that initially the contractors and consulting firms will see the biggest growth rate as companies move ahead with security initiatives, but don’t want to commit to in-house staff until they have a better understanding of the economic recovery cycle. So if you are currently in the military and been working in the security area and can be considered an expert, your prospects should be bright. (I just read an article that the government alone is looking for a 1000 security experts to hire now and they think they will have a hard time filling those positions because of shortages of “security experts” and the competition from the civilian sector.
So these are the take-aways I hope you got out of this session: As always I try to motivate people to pursue an IT career because it is exciting and can be a very gratifying and fulfilling career. Know what it takes to succeed and remain successful in this career path. Also know that it is a never ending challenge to keep relevant and ahead of the bad guys to help your employer survive . If you do that – you also will survive. Know “where” to look to keep yourself current and knowledgeable of future needs. American Sentinel is one place that has several of the degree and certification programs that can help you meet your goals and objectives. Finally don’t dwell on the challenges – focus on the opportunities that will open up to you as you meet and exceed those challenges.
Now I will be happy to try to answer any questions you may have. and I also invite comments from the group on what you have experienced that may help or even caution others in pursuing an IT Security career path. And when the webinar is over you are welcome to call or email me at my contact information above.
This is a list of references that back up what I discussed today. Note the date that these articles were published - all but 1 are within the last month and a half. I have included links to these so you can read the entire article of those that interest you. I hope you continue to participate in our article and webinar series and please - be a vocal participant. You more than me can provide peers with the most recent experiences that can help your fellow service members and families succeed. As a military person you know that teamwork is the best way to succeed. The audio and slides from this webinar have been recorded and a link to it will be available on the American Sentinel blog page. Again ,this is Paul Capicik and you have a great day!