ISACA CareerLaser - ISACA CareerLaser August 2019

By Scott Barman, Simplilearn
Successful cyberattacks occur with such great frequency that it's hardly a surprise anymore to hear about them. Data leaks, phishing scams, and even serious government security breaches are all too common. Enter ethical hackers: cyber experts whose job it is to determine vulnerabilities in a system and correct them before a malicious entity can hack in. The field is still in development, and many employers do not have the expertise to discern who is qualified for the job. Earning certifications can lend additional credibility to ethical hackers looking for employment.

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4 Reasons Why SOC Superstars Quit

By Edy Almer, Dark Reading
Security analysts are highly sought-after companies today, and it can be difficult to find and hire them, much less retain them long-term. Security operations center (COP) employees understand their worth, and they know they have options. That's why it's imperative that they be kept challenged and engaged on the job. Here are four reasons why your SOC staff might be quitting, and some solutions for keeping them on.

Visit https://www.darkreading.com/perimeter/4-reasons-why-soc-superstars-quit/a/d-id/1335127 to view the full article online.

5 Experimental Cybersecurity Trends Your Business Needs to Know About

By Alison DeNisco Rayome, TechRepublic
Cybersecurity is continuously evolving to keep up with complex cyberattack strategies. While many cybersecurity trends have been widely adopted already, there are countless others that are still in the early stages of planning. These experimental cybersecurity trends may be headed to mainstream use soon. Here are five to watch.

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Upcoming Events

Webinar: How to Start Your Job Hunt

22 August 2019
12 pm (EDT) / 11 am (CDT) / 9 am (PDT) / 16:00 (UTC)
1 CPE (Members only)

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2019 ISACA Training Weeks: Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Washington DC
23-26 September 2019
Classes will run from 8:30AM – 5:00PM

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Infosecurity ISACA North America Expo and Conference 2019

New York City’s Javits Convention Center
20-21 November 2019

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