Down the Security Rabbithole Podcast (DtSR) DtSR Episode 223 - NewsCast for December 6th 2016
Dec 6, 2016
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Federal Government Disproves the Myth of Cyber Talent Shortage
- If the government can find and hire them - they exist
- What does that mean for the rest of us hiring?
- https://cio.gov/how-to-snag-talent-to-fill-critical-cybersecurity-positions-at-your-agency/
5 Mistakes to Avoid to Hire Qualified Application Security Talent
- Not understanding current needs
- Ignoring existing resources
- Not sharing the workload
- Not defining the role
- Overly broad job requirements
- General Idea: We say we need security talent, but we don’t step back to really understand what we actually need given our current status and resources
- https://www.jardinesoftware.com/5-mistakes-to-avoid-to-hire-qualified-application-security-talent/
Obama Cyber Security Commission to [Finally] Present Its Report
- Seems like lots of fluff. But is there any actual substance here?
- Protect, defend, and secure today’s information infrastructure and digital networks
- Innovate and accelerate investment for the security and growth of digital networks and the digital economy
- Prepare consumers to thrive in a digital age
- Build cybersecurity workforce capabilities
- Better equip government to function effectively and securely in the digital age
- Ensure an open, fair, competitive, and secure global digital economy
- http://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/308332-presidential-commission-on-cybersecurity-to-present-final-report-friday
The First Question Security Leaders Need to Ask Before the Breach Happens
- Article by Michael, gets to the heart of the matter
- Turns out, figuring out what matters is hard work
- http://www.csoonline.com/article/3146560/leadership-management/the-first-question-security-leaders-need-to-ask-before-a-breach-happens.html
Amazon Unveils Anti-DDoS Service for Customers
- The company is offering two levels of protection
- AWS Shield Standard monitor
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