Cybersecurity Skills Gap – insights from the 2024 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study
The annual ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study surveyed 15,852 cyber security practitioners and decision makers to take capture the state of cybersecurity workforce and the cybersecurity skills gap. The report details the size of the workforce and the cybersecurity skills gap in meeting the demand for cybersecurity expertise. It also looks at the talent and the skills that organisations need, the wider economic context and the views of the professionals themselves. The result is a unique and thorough perspective on ecosystem that is responsible for protecting our digital world. Here are some of
Why Train with Cycubix?
At Cycubix we are passionate about education and the fundamental role it plays in the development and ongoing management of an effective cybersecurity programme. The latest cybersecurity knowledge and relevant skills are essential to manage a business securely while driving success and growth. Why train with Cycubix? Here are just some of the reasons
CCSP Exam Changes
Effective August 1, 2022, several changes will be made to the CCSP exam. The CCSP exam will be available in four additional languages. Currently, the CCSP exam is available in English and Japanese and will also be offered in Chinese, Korean, German and Spanish from August 2022. The length of the CCSP exam is also changing as an additional 25 pre-test (unscored) items will be added to the exams in all languages. The additional 25 pretest items are evaluated for inclusion as operational (scored) items in future exams, however, as these
Cloud Security Report 2022
Fortinet partnered with Cybersecurity Insiders to produce the 2022 Cloud Security Report. More that 800 cybersecurity professionals from a range of industries around the world were surveyed. The results provide insights into how the cloud is being used, the challenges it poses and how threats are being responded to. Key insights from the report include - 39% of organisations are pursuing a hybrid strategy with 33% opting for multi-cloud to integrate multiple services Organisations continue to transition to the cloud with 39% of respondents having more than half of their workload
(ISC)² Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) – Martina Costelloe
Name: Martina Costelloe Title: SVP Information Security Employer: SMBC Aviation Capital Location: Dublin Years in IT: 39 Years in cybersecurity: 28 Cybersecurity certifications: CCSP, CISSP, CISA, CISM 1) What made you decide to become CCSP certified? It had been several years since I attained my Information Security certifications. My role had changed, and the organisation was starting to look at moving some on-premises activities to the cloud. I needed to develop the skills to support this technology strategy. I was looking for a certification that would provide me with the core principles of cloud security but with a
Certified Cloud Security Professional – CCSP Domain Refresh FAQ
CCSP Domain Refresh FAQ Effective August 1, 2022 Why are changes being made to the CCSP exam? (ISC)² has an obligation to its membership to maintain the relevancy of its credentials. These enhancements are the result of a rigorous, methodical process that (ISC)² follows to routinely update its credential exams. This process ensures that the examinations and subsequent continuing professional education requirements encompass the topic areas relevant to the roles and responsibilities of today's practicing cloud security professional. How is the CCSP exam changing? The content of the CCSP has been refreshed to reflect the
(ISC)² Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) – FAQ
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification Many cybersecurity professionals have questions about the Certified Cloud Security Professional CCSP certification – what it is, why should I consider it, what is involved and lots more. If you are thinking about becoming CCSP certified and are interested in learning more about the process and requirements, the Certified Cloud Security Professional CCSP - FAQ may give you some answers. If you do not find what you are looking for, please contact us and we would be delighted to answer your questions. What is the Certified
Cyber Security Skills Report 2021
Cyber Ireland, Ireland's Cyber Security Cluster, conducted a Skills Survey in 2020 among its members. This was a starting point to better understand the Cyber Security skills landscape in Ireland. This research provides insight into the types of cyber security roles, the challenges that organisations face in recruiting, training, development and gender diversity. Similar to other reports that have highlighted a shortage of Cyber Security professionals internationally, this survey also identified skills shortages and challenges that impact organisations of all sizes (micro, small, medium and large), across a range of sectors in