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5 Reasons Why a BoD Should Hire a Cybersecurity Advisor
The impact of a cyber attack can be devastating to a business. Even if your firm has a competent Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), who is watching them? Rarely does the Board of Directors (BoD) have sufficient knowledge to ensure…Cybersecurity Starts at the Top: Key Steps for CEOs
As the famous quote goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” And when it comes to cybersecurity, prevention is key. That’s why having a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) on your executive leadership team is crucial…10 Security Employment Trends Your Executive Team Should Know
As the business landscape becomes increasingly digital, the challenges of protecting critical assets and information have never been greater. Cybersecurity threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, making it difficult for executive leadership teams to stay on top of the…Defeating Ransomware: The Heroic Role of a CISO
In the world of cyber threats, the phrase “ignorance is bliss” couldn’t be further from the truth–especially when it comes to ransomware attacks. Unfortunately, a recent report shows that C-level executives are taking this phrase a little too seriously and…
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5 Ways to use Mind Control to Land Your Dream Job
Use your mind to land your next dream job. This will sound very ‘hookie’ to some people, but extensive research has proven there is validity in training your mind to open up many new possibilities you never thought would be…Using the S.T.A.R. Method to tell better Stories during Interviews
People like to listen to stories – especially if they are captivating and have a good ending. When you are in an interview there is no difference. Interviewers want to hear your stories about the challenges you have faced and…Cybersecurity Career Paths
Cyber professionals must have fundamental technical skills to develop a successful cybersecurity career. Protecting systems against the world’s most sophisticated hackers requires expertise beyond what university programs can provide. Traditionally, cybersecurity has been a secondary career. Most people have come…Powerful Tips on How You Can Land Your Next Dream Job
As an executive search firm owner for over 15 years, I’ve seen some very powerful job-hunting techniques that will really help accelerate your job-hunting process, but more importantly, help you land not just any job but your next dream job. …
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Creating Diversity in Cybersecurity
Fortify Experts analyzed over 90,000 cybersecurity profiles on LinkedIn to get an accurate understanding of the diversity within cybersecurity. We segmented profiles into the following categories: Women Veteran Hispanic Asian African American Our analysis aimed to determine if there was…Cybersecurity Career Paths
Cyber professionals must have fundamental technical skills to develop a successful cybersecurity career. Protecting systems against the world’s most sophisticated hackers requires expertise beyond what university programs can provide. Traditionally, cybersecurity has been a secondary career. Most people have come…3 Critical Issues within the Cybersecurity Employment Landscape
As the founder of Fortify Experts, a nationally recognized leading cybersecurity executive search and staffing firm, we are pulled into the trenches of the cybersecurity employment gap every day. We are exposed to both job seekers and companies seeking security professionals.…
10 Ways AI can Accelerate your Job Search
Finding a new job in the field of cybersecurity can be a challenging task, but AI can definitely assist in various ways. Here’s a comprehensive list of 10 ways AI can be used to help cybersecurity experts find a new…Did the Target on the CISO Back Just Get Bigger?
Why the SEC Ruling could make it more difficult for CISOs. After a year of speculation, the SEC finally ruled on its new cybersecurity initiative. Many security leaders are extremely disappointed with the watered-down ruling. There was hope that the…Verizon 2023 Data Breach Report – Key Stats
Here are the key stats in the recently published Verizon 2023 Data Breach Report. It contains crucial information that can help safeguard your company. The report is available for viewing at the link provided below. So whether you are an…5 Reasons Why a BoD Should Hire a Cybersecurity Advisor
The impact of a cyber attack can be devastating to a business. Even if your firm has a competent Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), who is watching them? Rarely does the Board of Directors (BoD) have sufficient knowledge to ensure…