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The Small Business Guide to Information Security

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Information Technology Blog - - The Small Business Guide to Information Security - Information Technology Blog. Information security is a major issue in the business world, and security breaches cost businesses millions of dollars per year. But they can be particularly disastrous to small businesses.

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Is Information Security the Right Profession for Me?

Linux Academy

Wondering if information security is the right profession for you? I’ve been working in information security for many years and have had the opportunity to fill a variety of roles. In this post, I’ll fill you in about some of the available jobs in information security and what it takes to succeed in each one.

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Biden's COVID Plan Includes Billion$ For Cybersecurity

SecureWorld News

President-elect Joe Biden recently announced a comprehensive "American Rescue Plan" that will "change the course of the pandemic, build a bridge towards economic recovery, and invest in racial justice.". Because of this, the President-elect is calling upon Congress to modernize and secure federal IT and its networks.

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E-Government: A Graduate Class

CIO Musings

The class title is INFO 691 Topics in Information Systems – Digital Government This class is about using information and communication technologies to provide government services. Open data, social media, websites, APIs, collaboration & sharing networks. This will be a very hands-on course.

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Top Certifications in Cybersecurity and How they Can Advance Your Career

SecureWorld News

As organizations across industries grapple with escalating cyber risks, the demand for skilled information security professionals has skyrocketed. Professional networking and community: Certification programs often come with membership to professional organizations or communities dedicated to cybersecurity.

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Join Women in Cybersecurity This Week in Dallas

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This event is designed as a forum for speakers and guests to exchange knowledge, experience, networking, and mentoring, with the ultimate goal of raising interest in the important, fascinating and lucrative field of cybersecurity. Speakers for this year’s event include: Regina Wallace-Jones, Head of Security Operations, Facebook.

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3 certification tips for IT leaders looking to get ahead

CIO Business Intelligence

But certificates, even technical ones, can be an important part of any IT leader’s career journey, giving them hands-on experience, strategic insights into emerging technologies and methodologies, and the possibility to grow their peer network. Instead, Mehta advises taking structured courses from recognized sources, such as top universities.

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