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The Hacker Mind: Shattering InfoSec's Glass Ceiling

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What if you are a woman in information security? I’m Robert Vamosi, and in the episode I’m talking about diversity, equality, and inclusion in information security with one of the industries' most successful examples. So I also have recently launched a nonprofit called the Forte group.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking Diversity

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This is a generality of course there are exceptions, but even today there are just not enough exceptions. I've got a lot of industry certifications, but having all those paper degrees proved to be a poor equivalent to having actual hands on experience in information security. Vamosi: So what am I missing here.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking Diversity

ForAllSecure

This is a generality of course there are exceptions, but even today there are just not enough exceptions. I've got a lot of industry certifications, but having all those paper degrees proved to be a poor equivalent to having actual hands on experience in information security. Vamosi: So what am I missing here.

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Top 15 project management certifications

CIO Business Intelligence

It’s aimed at those with little to no experience in project management and includes an online course that you will be required to complete before taking the certification exam. Requirements: GAQM body of knowledge study and e-course; no formal education or experience requirements. Price: $175. BVOP Certified Project Manager.

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The Hacker Mind: Hackers Wanted: Filling the Cybersecurity Skills Gap

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As a journalist, I, of course, had experienced all of the relevant domains, but my knowledge in each was only so deep. Then again, you might want someone --anyone -- to come in as a Level 1 security analyst so your current Level 1s can advance. But how do you even start to identify who might be good in a role in information security?

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: DEF CON Villages

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Anyone who has anyone in the information security community is usually melting under the hot Nevada sun. The details of these two hacks are far more nuanced, of course, but both lit up the media with concerns about cars randomly driving off the road and airplanes under the control of a rogue passenger.

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Canteen Australia’s pursuit of a greater good through tech

CIO Business Intelligence

As services and technology grew, he found himself working for nonprofits all over the world, which ultimately led him to Canteen, the only charity in Australia that supports teens and young adults impacted by cancer. Of course, we also have the human element to keep people more aware of things they need to need to watch out for.