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Cybersecurity Facts and Stats

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Lauren Abshire, Director of Content Strategy, United States Cybersecurity Magazine

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Cybersecurity Facts and Stats - Reasons Why You Should Join the Cybersecurity Industry

Cybersecurity is more than a person behind a screen or hackers in hoodies. Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing career fields and for good reason: cybersecurity is a universal need. Cybersecurity encompasses everything relating to our data and the protection thereof. Let’s look at some cybersecurity facts and stats and reasons why you should … Read more

Cybersecurity Legislation and Education

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Pratik Kirve, ,

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cybersecurity legislation

The increase of data breaches and cyber-attacks have pushed governments to take different measures to tighten the cybersecurity. There are numerous methods and techniques regarding hacking, and these practices are always evolving. Therefore, governments need to come up with various measures and innovative strategies to counter and eliminate attacks. However, they must implement concrete types … Read more

Starting a Career in Cybersecurity

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Caleb Townsend, Staff Writer, United States Cybersecurity Magazine

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Woman on computer pursuing a career in cybersecurity, University of San Diego, USD, Cybersecurity Career

Cybersecurity is a very large field, filled with many specialized jobs that require a large variety of skills. Though it seems silly to point this out, it is sadly necessary to state that “cybersecurity expert” is not an actual job title. The hardest part of getting a cybersecurity career is knowing how each individual component … Read more

6 Tips for Getting the Most out of Cybersecurity Conferences

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Caleb Townsend, Staff Writer, United States Cybersecurity Magazine

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Man speaking at a conference on cybersecurity conferences

An important part of cybersecurity is plugging into the surrounding community. Connectivity is a major component of spreading new innovations. Many security professionals enjoy attending conferences for this very reason. But when attending cybersecurity conferences, it is important to get the most out of your interactions. Therefore, here are some tips to make sure you … Read more

Insider Threat – The Unseen Risk

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Caleb Townsend, Staff Writer, United States Cybersecurity Magazine

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Giant shadow finger pointing at an employee who is an insider threat. Man is in a suit sitting at a desk on a chair. Grey background.

When it comes to threats in cybersecurity, the insider threat is not the first one that comes to mind. Malware, ransomware, hacking, and denial-of-service attacks dominate the headlines. But more often than not, an insider threat is the cause of many of these attacks. In fact, insider threats are responsible for around 43% of all data … Read more