First things first. All active employees at the university are required to comply with university information security policies. You can access and read them by visiting the university Policy Library.

Distinguish yourself as a Security Professional by obtaining the CompTIA Security+ Certification. The CompTIA Security + Certification is an internationally recognized credential used by organizations ...

To protect the integrity of research and safeguard sensitive information, institutions are increasingly prioritizing research security. All personnel involved in research activities—whether faculty, ...

What’s the one area in cybersecurity that is overdue for change? It's security awareness training. After three decades of underwhelming results, it’s clear that ...

A new survey by cybersecurity provider Hornetsecurity has uncovered significant gaps in IT security training, with a quarter (26%) of organisations still providing no form of training to their ...

Cybercriminals can penetrate 93 percent of company networks. Software supply chain attacks hit three out of five companies last year. And even securing your home workspace in the age of remote working ...

In the summer of 2021, analyst Gartner published its Market guide for security awareness computer-based training. It reported that the human element (85%) continues to be a primary catalyst for data ...

A phrase often linked to the IT sector is “skills crisis”. From opportunities in emerging areas such as data science and artificial intelligence, to more traditional but ever-changing areas such as ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Cybersecurity relies as much on human behavior as it does on technology. Even the most ...

It’s the kind of breach that companies fear: workers giving out network log-in names or changing passwords when asked to by someone posing as an IT staffer. The best firewalls on the market can’t ...

A new strategy for information security training that relies on agencies to share specialized products and best practices will roll out by the end of 2008, said representatives from the Homeland ...