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NYC Department of Education builds the pipeline for future cybersecurity professionals

Network World

There’s been a lot of talk over the past few years about a shortage of skilled cybersecurity talent , but from where we sit at the NYC DOE Division of Information and Instructional Technology (DIIT), we see budding security pros all around us. Personal and professional mentorship makes a lasting impact. Read the case study.

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Net Threats: Internet Openness in Danger

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Reflecting the increasing attention paid to information security by many Americans, Pew Research recently conducted a large study, “ Net Threats ”, to identify important trends among technology experts’ opinions and predictions regarding the future of digital security.

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Internet Two Seeks Chief Cyberinfrastructure Security Officer

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Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the network security and information security policy workforce. MBA or other graduate level degree. Click here to apply online. Internet2 is a 501.C.3

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9 biggest information security threats through 2019

Network World

The information security threat landscape is constantly evolving. But that dependence makes them vulnerable to attacks on core internet infrastructure, devices used in daily business and key people with access to mission-critical information. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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IDG Contributor Network: To improve information security, enterprises and government must share information

Network World

Information security is forever weaved into our daily lives. From the massive data breaches impacting Target, Yahoo and Anthem to IoT-powered DDoS attacks that take down substantial portions of the internet for extended periods of time, information security impacts everyone.

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Edge security: There’s lots of attack surfaces to worry about

Network World

The problem of edge security isn’t unique – many of the issues being dealt with are the same ones that have been facing the general IT sector for decades. Yet, by applying basic information security precautions, most edge deployments can be substantially safer. More about edge networking. Edge computing best practices.

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Software Defined Perimeter, Cloud Security Alliance: Coca-Cola Case Study

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Some of the issues discussed include the Internet of things, hacktivists and cyber attacks. CTO Cyber Security News Video Bob Flores Chief information officer Chief information security officer CISO Coca-Cola Computer security Internet of Things Sierra Ventures' Watch the recorded presentation here.