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On May 17, 2020
@gattaca shared
[Reading]: Microsoft opens up coronavirus threat data to the public https://t.co/NIxsHLfTRw
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Microsoft opens up coronavirus threat data to the public

Microsoft opens up coronavirus threat data to the public

Microsoft has decided to make its coronavirus-related hacking threat intelligence public, even for non-customers, to boost collective security.

On May 19, 2020
@GlasswingVC shared
RT @helpnetsecurity: CISOs are critical to thriving companies: Here's how to support their efforts - https://t.co/5cfJprUA9f - #securitynews #ITsecurity @teramindco #CISO #infosec #cybersecuritynews https://t.co/1rMl7ehkZb
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CISOs are critical to thriving companies: Here’s how to support their efforts

CISOs are critical to thriving companies: Here’s how to support their efforts

CISOs may be struggling, but they are immensely talented and uniquely important. It’s time to support their efforts in meaningful and tangible ways.

On May 18, 2020
@johnbdickson shared
More on work from home security via @RivardReport w/ my $.02 included: https://t.co/U9QSkkmE8h
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San Antonio Cybersecurity Experts on Alert for Coronavirus-Related Attacks

San Antonio Cybersecurity Experts on Alert for Coronavirus-Related Attacks

Since many people began working from home, San Antonio cybersecurity experts have noticed an uptick in coronavirus-related attacks.

On May 19, 2020
@snlyngaas shared
'Greenbug' hacking group hits three telecom firms in Pakistan https://t.co/7nBfbU8zDS
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'Greenbug' hacking group hits three telecom firms in Pakistan

'Greenbug' hacking group hits three telecom firms in Pakistan

For the past several months, suspected Iranian hackers have been rooting around the IT systems of at least three telecommunications companies in Pakistan, accessing data servers when it ...

On May 15, 2020
@Ascend_EDU shared
RT @CompTIA: CompTIA’s Cyberstates report, based on data collected before the pandemic started, provides a look at the past trajectory of IT jobs, giving us a starting point for what might happen in the future: https://t.co/aFTzZdBf5R https://t.co/wXV9SBnWSD
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Predicting the Future of IT Jobs

Predicting the Future of IT Jobs

Tens of millions of jobs have been lost due to COVID-19, but technology jobs have shown some resiliency since digital operations are necessary for business survival and innovation.

On May 14, 2020
@ISC2 shared
From InfoSecurity Professional Magazine - Are Humans Doing a Good Enough Job? Read the article: https://t.co/PAYobrurh0
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The First Line of Defense: Are Humans Doing a Good Enough Job?

The First Line of Defense: Are Humans Doing a Good Enough Job?

As published in the March/April 2020 edition of InfoSecurity Professional Magazine By Crystal Bedell Humans have long been touted as the weakest link in security. But in many ways that ...

On May 16, 2020
@davemcclure shared
RT @Techmeme: China signals it is ready to retaliate for US' Huawei ban by launching investigations or imposing restrictions on companies like Qualcomm, Cisco, and Apple (Global Times) https://t.co/yYWYp32ka0 https://t.co/K2yJLp6No3
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China ready to target Apple, Qualcomm, Cisco and Boeing in retaliation against US' Huawei ban: source

China ready to target Apple, Qualcomm, Cisco and Boeing in retaliation against US' Huawei ban: source

Photo: GT China is ready to take a series of countermeasures against a US plan to block shipments of semiconductors to Chinese telecom firm Huawei, including putting US companies …

On May 19, 2020
@ISC2 shared
Getting your first opportunity in #cybersecurity can be challenging. We have FIVE tips for those looking for their first job in the field. Read the blog: https://t.co/LVXcDg7lOJ
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5 Career Tips for First-Time Cybersecurity Job Seekers

5 Career Tips for First-Time Cybersecurity Job Seekers

It’s a great time to work in cybersecurity. Demand for security professionals continues to grow, and the need for qualified people with certain security certifications is strong. But ...