It’s tempting to file the term “security research” with the likes of “jumbo shrimp” and “somewhat unique” under the heading of oxymorons. Compared to such business disciplines as law, economics, marketing, engineering, data science — and, now, even cybersecurity — business and corporate security lag behind.
Interviews have long been sources of angst for job seekers. Adding even more stress to an already stressful situation, the pandemic caused many organizations to move almost exclusively into virtually screening candidates. Candidates now need to prepare for their 15 minutes of (on screen) fame in addition to a possible in-person interview.
Gunter Ollmann has been named Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Devo Technology. Ollmann will drive Devo’s overall security strategy, Devo’s threat research teams, and ensure the company's security innovation.
Prior to this new role, Eakins served as Chief Security Officer and Director of Public Safety at Idaho State University with campuses located in Boise, Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, and the main campus in Pocatello.
Evansville, Indiana-based Atlas World Group Inc., the parent company of Atlas Van Lines Inc., promoted Ann Heathcott to Chief Security Officer of Atlas Van Lines.
Dr. Boaz Gelbord has joined Akamai Technologies as senior vice president and chief security officer. Gelbord will assume direct leadership of Akamai’s existing information security organization which includes responsibility for cybersecurity, information security compliance, and the protection of Akamai’s systems
To more effectively reduce risk and capitalize on the capabilities, intelligence and experience of both the corporate application security team and the product security team, John Scimone, Dell Technologies Chief Security Officer, recommends converging these programs. Once converged, the security organization will see immediate benefits. Here, Scimone explores why organizations should converge these teams and the benefits.
Help us recognize the unsung heroes of the security industry by nominating a security leader to be named one of Security magazine's 2021 Most Influential People in Security! We are looking to highlight enterprise security executives, who through their own organizations and externally, have made significant and influential contributions to the enterprise security profession, continue to push security forward both inside their own organizations and in the industry as a whole.
Security professionals seeking to advance their careers often ask me whether certifications are worth it, and, if so, which ones they should pursue. The answer, of course, depends on the person and his or her goals. Plenty of people excel without a credential.
Job titles in the security profession are not always a good indicator of where you are in your career. We have conducted a wide variety of recruitment projects around the world for our clients. One consistency is that there is no consistency. At least insofar as security job titles are concerned.