Blog: Cybersecurity

What does it take to protect companies from data breaches? Whether you go into information security or cybersecurity, these skills are in high demand.

Cybersecurity experts are needed to find exploits in businesses’ systems. Learn how to become a penetration tester and protect companies with “ethical hacking.”

A substantial increase in cyberattacks has occurred over the last decade—this is where information security analyst skills play a key part in preventing cyberattacks and knowing how to react if they do happen.

As instances of cyber attacks grow and evolve it’s difficult to know which data is at risk. This uncertainty stems from a lack of context, which can be remedied through a basic understanding of proven cybersecurity protective measures.

Protecting your credentials from being compromised or stolen starts with good password hygiene. Read on to learn best practices for creating a robust and uncrackable password, and how to keep your accounts secure over time.

Soft skills are becoming increasingly valuable in cybersecurity jobs, along with education from skills-based tech bootcamps and industry certifications. Learn how to leverage transferable and soft skills into cybersecurity roles.

The surge in cybercrime has led to rising cybersecurity job demand. Discover what cybersecurity professionals do and earn, and learn how to become one.

Businesses without adequate security are targets for cyberattacks. Discover how to become a cybersecurity analyst, and enter one of today’s hottest fields.

We talked with famed ethical hacker Jim Browning about what motivates him and his advice for those considering a career in cybersecurity.

You might know the basics when it comes to keeping your personal information private, practicing safe browsing, and making sure your internet connection is secure, but these expert-approved tips will help you take online safety to the next level.

At the close of 2020, we asked prospective students and our larger cyber community to share predictions for the greatest cybersecurity threat for 2021. Here’s what we heard.

A Walkthrough of Cybersecurity’s Top Job by Aleksandr Yampolskiy, Former CISO at Gilt Groupe