What, exactly, is cybersecurity? And why does it matter?

Cyberattacks steal data and cause millions in economic costs. Learn what cybersecurity professionals do and how to protect your data with our guide. Cybersecurity focuses on protecting electronic information on websites, networks, or devices from hackers. Through advanced technology and sophisticated processes, cybersecurity professionals help keep data safe and accessible. Tech security: The next challenges Security threats like malware, ransomware and hacking gangs are always evolving. This special report explains what you need to focus on next. Individuals and businesses alike face [...]

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Why Your Next Career Move Should Be a Network Security Job

Hackers are the number one threat to modern businesses. That’s according to a survey by PwC, which found that 49% of CEOs are worried about their cybersecurity—more than the number of leaders concerned about the economy (43%) or war (32%) (PwC, 2022). When you look at cybercrime statistics, you can see why CEOs are so concerned. In 2020, the average business experienced 206 attacks, 22 of which were successful. In 2021, that had risen to 241 attacks per year, of [...]

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Worldwide CyberSecurity Shortage at 3.4 Million

APAC faces 2.1M shortage in cybersecurity professionals Asia-Pacific region sees greatest growth in cybersecurity workforce, but still struggles to fill a gap of more than 2.16 million with 60% of organisations reporting a significant shortage in security staff, according to a study released by ISC2. Written by Eileen Yu, Senior Contributing Editor on Oct. 25, 2022 Asia-Pacific has clocked the largest growth in cybersecurity workforce, but still faces a shortage exceeding 2.16 million. More than half of respondents in the region feel this gap [...]

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Information Security Interview Questions for entry and mid level

For any given application about 118 people will apply and 22% of applicants will be selected for the interview. Of that 22% only 1, maybe 2 or 3 people will be given a job offer depending on how many positions are open. To give yourself the best chance to be successful, preparation is extremely important. Most interviews within information security will consist of similar types of questions, understanding what these questions are and how to answer them will give [...]

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