Security Education & Training
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Discover the latest in security education and training, featuring programs, certifications, and resources to enhance skills and knowledge in the security field.
- Building Bridges: Overcoming Silos to Bring Organizations to the Next Levelby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on October 2, 2025 at 11:00 am
Poor visibility can leave organizations vulnerable, which is why it is time for companies to bridge internal silos.
- Zero Trust at 15: The Strategy That Refused To Become a Producton September 30, 2025 at 5:00 am
For the 15th anniversary of zero trust, the founder of the zero trust model shares his insights.
- Staying Ahead of the Cyber Curve: Strategic Security in a Shifting Landscapeon September 23, 2025 at 4:00 am
October 14, 2025, marks the official end of life (EOL) for Windows 10. While this milestone has long been anticipated, its implications are far-reaching.
- How AI and Virtual Operators Are Transforming Security Operationson September 17, 2025 at 1:00 pm
In this episode of Lock It Down with Security Magazine, Simon Morgan, Chief Product Officer at SureView Systems, discusses the evolution of security operations and the rise of artificial intelligence in modern SOCs.
- Reading, Heeding, and Leadingon September 17, 2025 at 4:00 am
A practical book list for those who practice security, risk management and leadership.
- Unlocking Security Talent: Questions HR Should Ask and What Their Answers Revealby jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) on September 15, 2025 at 4:00 am
Properly screening candidates is key to the successful hire of your next security leader.
- Preventing Workplace Violence: A Strategic Imperative for Today’s Organizationson September 8, 2025 at 4:00 am
Alan Saquella, CPP, outlines how to build an effective workplace violence strategy.
- From Fear to Action: How to Craft Cybersecurity Campaigns That Actually Change Behavioron August 28, 2025 at 5:00 am
In the cybersecurity world, fear is easy to sell. Yet for all the anxiety that messaging generates, it rarely leads to meaningful behavior change.
- The Red Flags of Potential Workplace Violenceon August 27, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Alan Saquella, Assistant Professor at the College of Business, Security and Intelligence at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, discusses the red flags that precede a workplace violence incident.
- Commanding from the Cloudon August 18, 2025 at 4:00 am
Security professionals discuss the role of leadership in a remote work environment.
- AI Algorithms Could Undermine Your Security Job Huntby jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) on August 15, 2025 at 4:00 am
Use of AI is a double-edged sword for both job seekers and the companies looking to hire them.
- DevOps Missteps Fuel Crypto-Mining: Why Infrastructure Observability is a Security Imperativeon July 31, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Cryptojacking is often treated as a nuisance-level threat, but recent campaigns have exposed a far more systemic issue.
- When Does “Hands-Off” Become “Complacency?on July 25, 2025 at 4:00 am
Security professionals discuss what distinguishes effective laissez-faire leadership with complacent leadership.
- Navigating Behavioral Obstacles in Security Team Recruitmentby jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) on July 25, 2025 at 4:00 am
What factors should be considered when adding senior security professionals for your team.
- Security Through Quality: Navigating the Latest Cybersecurity Executive Orderon July 10, 2025 at 4:00 pm
The recent Executive Order from the Trump Administration, while modifying some prior requirements, underscores a crucial truth: agencies still bear the unchanged responsibility of safeguarding mission and data.
- Cyber Independence: Why True Risk Analysis Requires Unbiased Assessmentson July 4, 2025 at 12:00 pm
The Fourth of July is a fitting time to reflect on another kind of independence: the critical, and increasingly endangered, independence of cybersecurity assessments and risk analyses.
- Silence in the Logs: Are Organizations Missing Signs of a Breach?on July 3, 2025 at 5:00 am
Logs from various sources can show a broad overview of activity but lack detail and nuance, providing an incomplete picture. Equipped with only this data, threat hunters can miss signs of a breach.
- Breaking Down Burnout: Healing Cyber Teams with the Right Tools and Strategieson June 30, 2025 at 7:00 am
Cybersecurity teams are burning out, and it’s happening fast. Healing from burnout starts with a two-pronged approach.
- A New Way to Think About Metrics in Security Operationson June 27, 2025 at 5:00 am
As the security field evolves, so too must the approach to metrics.
- Cybersecurity in Retail Amidst Escalating Attackson June 25, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Myke Lyons, CISO at Cribl, discusses cybersecurity in retail, especially in relation to the recent string of attacks against the sector.
- PR in the Crosshairs: Why Hackers Target Your Comms Channelson June 24, 2025 at 5:00 am
Hackers are no longer just targeting financial systems or customer databases. They’re going straight for the heart of brand reputation.
- Social Engineering Attacks: What You Need to Knowon June 19, 2025 at 5:00 am
Fighting back against social engineering requires security teams to understand how AI is reshaping these threats.
- The Ego Trapon June 16, 2025 at 4:00 am
Security leaders share insights on how the most successful leaders inspire and motivate their people without gorging on power.
- Hire Your Replacementby jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) on June 13, 2025 at 4:00 am
How passing the torch can not only boost your security career, but also the organization.
- School Shooting Tragedies: What Can Be Learned About Preventionon May 26, 2025 at 4:00 am
Education industry security leader shares things to consider after a major incident.
- The Power and Peril of Motivational Speecheson May 21, 2025 at 4:00 am
Security leaders share tips on when, where and how to rally the troops with a hortatory speech.
- Agentic AI Is Everywhere — So Are the Security Riskson May 15, 2025 at 5:00 am
The hype of AI agents is real, but so are the risks.
- Stay Motivated During Security Job Market Fluctuationsby jerry@smrgroup.com (Jerry J. Brennan) on May 14, 2025 at 4:00 am
Maintaining focus on the next career step is crucial when shifting from the public to private sector in the security industry.
- Why red teaming matters even more when AI starts setting its own agendaon April 23, 2025 at 4:00 pm
AI tools are quickly being designed to grow more capable and more autonomous — and therefore more unpredictable.
- New to cybersecurity and need experience? Start with bug bountieson April 17, 2025 at 5:00 am
Bug bounty programs provide invaluable learning opportunities for aspiring cybersecurity professionals.