Provides in-depth coverage of information security certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CEH, and CISM. Articles compare exam requirements, study strategies, costs, and the career impact of earning recognized infosec certifications.
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The Hiring Manager Who Ignored Every Applicant's Diploma A few years ago, I sat in on a hiring panel for a mid-level SOC analyst position. The hiring manager tossed a stack of resumes on the table and said, "I don't care what school any of
The Cybersecurity Talent Gap Is Real — But So Is the Debt In April 2025, CyberSeek reported roughly 470,000 unfilled cybersecurity positions across the United States. That number has barely budged in three years. Meanwhile, the average cost of a data breach hit $4.88 million in 2024 according to
In 2023, there were roughly 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs worldwide. That number hasn't budged much heading into 2024. Meanwhile, the average cost of a data breach hit $4.45 million according to IBM's latest report. Organizations are desperate for qualified talent, and an online
The Hiring Manager Doesn't Care Where You Sat in Class I've reviewed over a thousand resumes for security analyst and incident response roles. Not once — not a single time — have I rejected a candidate because their online computer security degree wasn't earned in a
