Newsroom

The Credential Cracking Crisis: Why Role-Based Training Is No Longer Optional

Manufacturing's cybersecurity crisis isn't about outdated systems but five critical skill deficits that leave connected production environments vulnerable to threats hiding in plain sight.

Closing the Cybersecurity Skills Gap: Why Potential Outweighs Perfect Experience

AI literacy shifts from optional to mandatory in 2026 as entry-level cybersecurity roles evolve into AI-powered hybrid positions and deepfake-driven fraud accelerates, says Infosec's Keatron Evans.

3 Converging Challenges Reshaping Cybersecurity Hiring in Higher Education

Shrinking budgets, AI-powered threats and talent competition converge. Skills-based hiring offers higher education a strategic solution.

Beyond Credentials: How AI is Revolutionizing Cybersecurity Skills Verification

AI transforms cybersecurity hiring by validating actual skills, not just credentials — revealing the gap between certification and capability.

Closing the Gap Between Perception and Proven Cybersecurity Capabilities

Skills validation closes the gap between credentials and capability — essential for building secure teams amid a 4.8M talent shortage.

Bridging the Divide: How Skills-Based Hiring Can Close the Cybersecurity Skills Gap

2025 will be the year when the cybersecurity industry sees a real shift towards skills-based hiring and skill validation, writes Infosec's Keatron Evans.

Cyberattacks in manufacturing: What’s driving the trend?

Manufacturers are increasingly vulnerable to attacks amid a lack of specialized employee training and poor infrastructure, experts say.

2025 Cybersecurity Outlook: The Year of AI Literacy and Hands-On Cybersecurity Skills

2025 will be a defining year for artificial intelligence and cybersecurity — and tech professionals must evolve to say relevant, says Infosec's Keatron Evans.

Expert Predictions For Cybersecurity In 2025

Cybercrime is rising in the UK. Infosec GM Bret Fund and other cybersecurity experts share insights into what organizations can expect in the new year.

How AI is Transforming Human Risk Management

Infosec GM Bret Fund discusses how human risk management should be at the core of an organization’s risk management strategy, especially in the age of AI.

How AI is Transforming Human Risk Management

Empowering The Human Firewall: New Approaches To Cybersecurity Training

The future of human risk management lies in personalized, role-based training that considers individual risk profiles and behaviors, writes Infosec GM Bret Fund.

The Future of Cybersecurity Training and Upskilling

Infosec's Keatron Evans joined The Tech Talks Daily Podcast to discuss workforce development and embracing unconventional paths into cybersecurity to help close the skills gap.

The CrowdStrike Aftermath: Observations and Lessons Learned

A recent CrowdStrike update caused widespread crashes and system instability across the globe. Learn what happened — and lessons learned from the incident.

15 Mistakes That Make Hiring IT Talent Harder

From taking a "post and pray" approach to focusing on traditional requirements like degrees, IT leaders too often put their organizations at a disadvantage in today’s tight talent market.

Is It Time to Rethink Reskilling Again Amid AI's Growing Pains?

Learn about cybersecurity reskilling and how AI is accelerating upskilling efforts in this episode of the DOS Won't Hunt podcast featuring a panel of experts.

Cyberattacks in manufacturing: What’s driving the trend?

Infosec's Keatron Evans joined Wisconsin Today to explain how a software update from CrowdStrike wreaked havoc on businesses and people worldwide.

Futureproofing The Cyber Workforce: How To Remove Barriers To Transformational Learning

Decisive action and leadership are needed to remove barriers to education and help train new cybersecurity professionals, writes Infosec GM Bret Fund.

RSAC 2024 Insights: AI, Cybersecurity Trends and Skills Gap

CompTIA rounds up insights from the latest RSA Conference, including a panel with Infosec's Keatron Evans, "Bridging the Talent Gap: How Certifications, Upskilling, and AI Can Help.”

Building Our Cyber Workforce Through Transformational Learning

A new approach towards transformational learning is needed to help fill the cybersecurity workforce gap, writes Infosec GM Bret Fund.

ACU and Infosec Pioneer Innovation: College Credit for CompTIA Certifications

Abilene Christian University (ACU) announced an industry-first initiative to award college course credit for certification through Infosec Institute’s boot camps from CompTIA.

EDUCAUSE QuickPoll Results: Growing Needs and Opportunities for Security Awareness Training

Infosec partnered with EDUCAUSE for a QuickPoll on the state of security awareness training in higher education. See the results.

NEQSOL Academy collaborates with Infosec IQ to elevate cybersecurity awareness of the holding's employees

NEQSOL Academy announced a strategic partnership with Infosec IQ to strengthen the cybersecurity readiness of NEQSOL Holding's workforce by improving their awareness of cybersecurity threats and best practices.

IT security professionals tell the pros and cons of their jobs

Cybersecurity professionals with "tangible, marketable, demonstrable skills can pretty much write their own ticket" in today's job market, said Infosec Principal Security Researcher Keatron Evans.