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Demand, CyberInsurance, and Automation/AI Are the Future of InfoSec

Daniel Miessler

I think there are four main trends that will play out in the field of information security in the next 20 years. 2021-2030) A Surge in Demand for InfoSec people will result in many more professionals being trained and placed within companies, likely using more of a trade/certification model than a 4-year university model.

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AI Revolutionizes Infosec

Daniel Miessler

After two and a half decades in information security, I’ve witnessed countless failures in security efforts. Enter AI, which promises to address these shortcomings with two fundamental advantages: Context and Question-based security products. Embrace the change, and leverage AI to create a more secure future.

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Degrees and Credentials in InfoSec

Daniel Miessler

If you’re on InfoSec Twitter You’ve probably seen the recent iteration of the neverending debate around degrees, certs, and InfoSec. Basically, one side argues that you need college to be taken seriously in security, and the other side says nuh-uh! Lots of the best people in InfoSec don’t have a degree or a cert.

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The Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs in Information Security – Part 2

The State of Security

Information security is an exciting and rapidly growing field for individuals who are interested in protecting users and their data. In an effort to map out the industry as a possible career choice, we recently conducted research into the top 10 infosec jobs based on overall pay grade. 5: […]… Read More. . #5:

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Threat actors target the infoSec community with fake PoC exploits

Security Affairs

Researchers uncovered a malware campaign targeting the infoSec community with fake Proof Of Concept to deliver a Cobalt Strike beacon. Researchers from threat intelligence firm Cyble uncovered a malware campaign targeting the infoSec community. “Both the malicious samples were available on GitHub. To nominate, please visit:?

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Work toward an InfoSec certification with this online training bundle

Tech Republic Security

You can prepare for an exciting and in-demand new career in information security without quitting your day job. Get details about these security training courses. The post Work toward an InfoSec certification with this online training bundle appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Difference between Information Security and Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity Insiders

There is a confusion among a few that the terms Information Security and Cybersecurity are the same as the two areas take the same strides to a large extent. Information Security- Protection of information and the information storing systems from unauthorized access accounts to Information Security.