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What are the Most Valued Cybersecurity Certifications in 2021? This is an important question for employers, recruiters, seasoned security professionals, and especially for those planning a cybersecurity career. The  Information Security Careers Network (ISCN)  recently surveyed its LinkedIn community of over 90,000 members  about the 50 leading cybersecurity industry certifications and courses. The results of which have been compiled into the following definitive top ten list of the most desired cybersecurity certifications in 2021. CyberSecurity Certificates in High Demand by Employers The Top Ten CyberSecurity Certificates and Courses 10. SANS Penetration Testing Courses The selection of penetration testing courses and certifications offered by the SANS Institute are well regarded for helping both beginners and experts alike to increase technical cybersecurity expertise and paygrades. The SANS/GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) commands £74,000 ($100,546 USD) according to...

A roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, August 2020. Taking security training courses and passing certification exams are common ingredients in the makeup of the vast majority of accomplished cybersecurity and information security professionals. As such, two security incidents last month raised more than just a surprising eyebrow or two within the UK security industry.  The first involved the renown and well respected United States security training company, The SANS Institue , announcing that a successful email phishing attack against one of its employees resulted in 28,000 personal records being stolen .  SANS classified this compromise as "consent phishing", namely where an employee is tricked into providing malicious Microsoft Office 365 OAuth applications access to their O365 accounts. In June 2020,  Microsoft warned 'consent phishing' scams were targetin...

A list of Cyber and Information Security conferences to consider attending in 2019. Conference are not only great places to learn about the evolving cyber threat landscape and proven security good practices, but to network with industry leading security professionals and likeminded enthusiasts, to share ideas, expand your own knowledge, and even to make good friends. JANUARY 2019 SANS Cyber Threat Intelligence Summit Monday 21st & Tuesday 22nd January 2019 Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel, VA, USA https://www.sans.org/event/cyber-threat-intelligence-summit-2018 AppSec California 2019 (OWASP) Tuesday 22nd & Wednesday 23rd January 2019 Annenberg Community Beach House, Santa Monica, USA https://2019.appseccalifornia.org/ PCI London Thursday 24th January 2019 Park Plaza Victoria Hotel, London, UK https://akjassociates.com/event/pcilondon The Future of Cyber Security Manchester Thursday 24th January 2019 Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, UK https://cybermanc...