ISACA CareerLaser - ISACA CareerLaser September 2019

By Iftah Bratspiess, Dark Reading
An influx of sophisticated cyberattack hardware is now being made available to the public for legal use, at very wallet-friendly prices. One particularly troubling example is the USB Ninja cable: a seemingly harmless smartphone charger that actually accesses wireless pathways and implants exploit software onto personal devices. Formerly an exclusive (and expensive) government weapon, it can now be purchased in pen-testing tool format for as little as $99.

Visit https://www.darkreading.com/risk/from-spyware-to-ninja-cable/a/d-id/1335710 to view the full article online.

Breaking into Cybersecurity Careers Through Nontraditional Paths

By Michael Heller, Search Security
Companies searching for a cybersecurity expert frequently turn to candidates with traditional experience and certifications in the field. This is a solid tried-and-true method, but it often excludes highly qualified individuals from the hiring pool who may be a perfect fit for the position. Those who have taken a nontraditional path to a cybersecurity career can be competitive, knowledgeable, reliable and quick to train, when given the opportunity.

Visit https://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/news/252469655/Breaking-into-cybersecurity-careers-through-nontraditional-paths to view the full article online.

Leaders Agree That Cybersecurity Is About People

By James Mersol, GovernmentCIO Media & Research
Many cybersecurity experts agree that endpoint users will continue to be the weakest link in the chain of cybersecurity. The priority should be on training employees, who are direct targets on a daily basis, and who may be inadvertently compromising security and allowing dangerous ransomware to infiltrate critical company systems and networks.

Visit https://www.governmentciomedia.com/leaders-agree-cybersecurity-about-people to view the full article online.

Upcoming Events

Free Career Coaching to Attendees of the 25 September Online Career Fair

Blair Celli of Catapult Career Coaching will be providing free career coaching to Online Career Fair attendees during the event.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/isa-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=579538&issueID=67082 to view the full article online.

Webinar: It's a Compliance World—New Standards for Global Privacy Requirements and Regulations

Thursday, 12 September 2019
12 pm (EDT) / 11 am (CDT) / 9 am (PDT) / 16:00 (UTC)

Visit http://www.isaca.org/Education/Online-Learning/Pages/webinar-its-a-compliance-world-new-standards-for-global-privacy-requirements-and-regulations.aspx?cid=sm_2001401&Appeal=sm&utm_campaign=ISACA+Main&utm_content=1567783855&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twi to view the full article online.

Webinar: Radio Realities—Wi-Fi & Physical Access Techniques

Wednesday, 18 September 2019
12 pm (EDT) / 11 am (CDT) / 9 am (PDT) / 16:00 (UTC)

Visit www.isaca.org/Education/Online-Learning/Pages/webinar-radio-realities-wifi-and-physical-access-techniques.aspx to view the full article online.

2019 ISACA Training Weeks: Cybersecurity Fundamentals

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

Visit https://www.isaca.org/Education/Training/Pages/cybersecurity-fundamentals.aspx to view the full article online.

Infosecurity ISACA North America Expo and Conference 2019

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

Visit https://www.isaca.org/ecommerce/Pages/infosecurity-isaca-conference.aspx to view the full article online.

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