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State of Cybersecurity in Canada 2025: Key Insights for InfoSec Leaders

SecureWorld News

Ransomware and state-sponsored attacks continue to escalate Canada's critical sectorsincluding healthcare, energy, education, and retailhave become prime targets for cybercriminals. Education: Budget constraints make institutions a low-hanging fruit for cybercriminals. Key findings: the cyber threat landscape in 2025 1.

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Cengage to acquire Cybersecurity training company InfoSec

CyberSecurity Insiders

InfoSec that offers qualified Cybersecurity training programs to professionals has announced that it is going to be acquired by Online Education offering business platform Cengage Group. Cengage Group announced it is going to purchase InfoSec for $191m and the deal will probably be closed by the second quarter of 2022.

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News alert: INE receives a dozen G2 badges highlighting its cybersecurity training leadership

The Last Watchdog

This designation further underscores INE Securitys role as a frontrunner in cybersecurity training for businesses, providing the tools and knowledge essential for tackling todays complex cyber threats. About INE Security: INE Security is the premier provider of online networking and cybersecurity training and certification.

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GUEST ESSAY: A Memorial Day call to upskill more veterans for in-demand cybersecurity roles

The Last Watchdog

Arguably, one of the most critical changes needed will be to adapt hiring practices to help candidates without a traditional college education enter into these critical roles. As a security training provider, Infosec has formed partnerships with both of these organizations to provide hands-on certification training to veterans.

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GUEST ESSAY: A call to blur the lines between cybersecurity training, up-skilling and higher ed

The Last Watchdog

According to the Infosec 2021 IT & Security Talent Pipeline Survey , over 90% of hiring managers struggle to fill open cyber roles — leaving mission-critical work undone and existing teams strapped for time and resources. About the essayist: Jack Koziol is the founder, SVP and GM of Infosec Institute , a cybersecurity education company.

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Missouri 'Hacking' Controversy: Here's How InfoSec Pros Are Responding

SecureWorld News

When it comes to Missouri Governor Mike Parson's explosive reaction to a reporter "hacking" the state's web application, there is an outpouring of public figures, InfoSec professionals, and other tech experts telling the governor what they think. For a baseline understanding of how he viewed the report, here is his tweet below.

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Empowering Women in Cybersecurity: Insights from ISC2's Latest Study

SecureWorld News

A recent study by ISC2 highlights this trend, revealing how diverse educational backgrounds and experiences are enriching the cybersecurity workforce. We've made our industry too intimidating, especially for women, with expectations of having a STEM education, being good at math, know how to program, etc.