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North Korean hackers impersonated recruiters to steal credentials from over 1,500 developer systems

Attackers from the Lazarus group used social engineering tactics to impersonate recruiters and gain access to systems in a well-coordinated campaign over several months.

By Lucian Constantin

Jan 30, 2025 4 mins

Advanced Persistent Threats Hacking Human Resources

The cybersecurity skills gap reality: We need to face the challenge of emerging tech

New research indicates an acute need for security professionals proficient with emerging and advanced technologies

By Jon Oltsik

Jan 28, 2025 4 mins

CSO and CISO Human Resources IT Skills and Training

Cybersecurity needs women — and it needs to treat them better

Well into the 21st century, women still make up only 25% of the cybersecurity workforce — a mind-boggling issue that security leaders, cyber pros, and the industry at large must work to address.

By Christopher Burgess

Jan 27, 2025 9 mins

Diversity and Inclusion Hiring Human Resources

Cybersecurity is tough: 4 steps leaders can take now to reduce team burnout

A happy team makes for a happy CISO, which reduces burnout and staff turnover at all levels. Here are some low-budget approaches top professionals have taken to ease the stress.

By Deb Radcliff

Jan 22, 2025 8 mins

CSO and CISO Human Resources Security Practices

Cybersecurity hiring is deeply flawed, demoralizing, and needs to be fixed

A process that should be about the excitement of career development or a fresh start has become a frustrating experience where automated systems overwhelm a confused and misguided recruitment regime.

By Tyler Farrar

Jan 16, 2025 8 mins

CSO and CISO Hiring Human Resources

So, you don’t have a chief information security officer? 9 signs your company needs one

Many companies have yet to embrace the role of CISO, but with the ever-expanding threat landscape there are growing reasons to consider adding the ultimate cyber boss to the management mix.

By Christine Wong

Nov 18, 2024 10 mins

CSO and CISO Human Resources Security Practices

CISOs grapple with a growing concern: Stress-related substance abuse

The constant pressure of the CISO role can lead to burnout and in some cases drinking or drug abuse, compounding isolation and stress. Some are speaking out and calling for change.

By Deb Radcliff

Oct 16, 2024 8 mins

CSO and CISO Human Resources IT Leadership

Internships can be a gold mine for cybersecurity hiring

Security leaders looking for bright new talent can benefit from a well-run internship program.

By Christine Wong

Jul 22, 2024 9 mins

CSO and CISO Human Resources IT Skills and Training

What is digital executive protection and how does it work?

Presidents, CEOs, and other C-suite-level leaders are attractive targets for cybercriminals. Digital executive protection is like a bodyguard service to protect them from bad actors.

By Deb Radcliff

Jun 26, 2024 8 mins

CSO and CISO Cyberattacks Employee Protection

Evaluating crisis experience in CISO hiring: What to look for and look out for

Here’s what psychology tells us about having crisis experience, a critical and oft-overlooked variable that shapes the cybersecurity employee supply chain — and it’s not what you might expect.

By Christopher Whyte

Jun 25, 2024 8 mins

CSO and CISO Hiring Human Resources