Whether you’re just starting out in your career or are looking to upskill for the AI era, these key skills are increasingly sought after.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2024/03/28/the-top-three-ai-skills-in-demand-for-2024-and-beyond/
As a cleared professional, you know how important it is to protect your data and systems from cyber threats. You should also understand that you are a prime target for foreign intelligence collec...
Working from home comes with unique challenges and risks, especially regarding data privacy. Here are some tips on avoiding any pitfalls.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2024/01/17/how-to-avoid-data-privacy-pitfalls-when-working-remotely/
The defense industry needs to protect its data and systems from quantum threats and use the quantum benefits for their advantage.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2023/11/22/quantum-encryption-for-not-quite-dummies/
The fear of missing out, or FOMO, is a common psychological phenomenon that affects many people in the digital age.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2023/10/31/how-your-fomo-threatens-u-s-national-security/
Many encrypted web browsers are available on the market, but not all are equally secure or reliable. Here are the top five.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2023/10/11/top-5-encrypted-web-browsers-to-protect-your-private-data/
Come across a candidate who's too good to be true in today's job market? According to a release from the FBI today, there is a growing trend of deepfakes using stolen PII to apply for remote job ...
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2022/06/28/deepfakes-are-applying-for-remote-tech-jobs/
Job search scams are an ongoing issue. Make sure you verify employment offers or recruiter contacts, and report verified issues to the FTC.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2022/02/27/guard-your-job-search/
The same connectivity that makes telehealth possible also creates threats to patients. Here are some general guidelines to follow as you use or think about using any telehealth tool.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/10/21/is-telehealth-a-security-risk-or-simply-a-useful-tool/
Insider threats can impact any organization. There are methods organizations should employ to prevent falling victim to insider threats.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/10/20/four-methods-to-prevent-insider-threats/
While a title does not determine what you do for the company or what value you bring to the table, in IT security, job titles are all over the place. Where a security analyst means one thing for ...
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/09/29/it-and-security-job-titles-what-do-they-mean/
Organizations all over the world are adopting a cloud presence for their compute, storage, and disaster recovery needs. There are several key players in the cloud computing space, but none bigger...
It’s okay to have fun with apps on your mobile device. But if you hold a government clearance, you need to be smart. Here are apps national security workers should probably avoid.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/09/03/apps-national-security-workers-should-avoid/
Government agencies and private sector companies continue to toughen their computer networks against the risk of a cyber attack because the biggest threat may be an employee who walks through the...
In the IT career field, hands on experience goes a long way in showing that you have the chops to do the job you are applying for; however, in order to stand out and get paid, IT certifications a...
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/06/24/5-it-certifications-that-will-get-you-paid-in-2020/
Know the anatomy of a scam. Don't assume you're above being scammed.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2020/06/04/anatomy-of-a-scam-successful-counter-attack-mounted/
You would think the internet would have solidified behind putting scams involving U.S. service members conning gullible women out of their money to bed. That would be an optimistic view of both h...
A new study shows that IT workers have a higher-than-average use of illicit drugs. While the legalization of marijuana is a factor, so is growing abuse of prescription drugs. Both have consequenc...
A breach in the DoD's computer supply chain potentially gave Chinese intelligence the keys to almost any data it wanted. The possibility of this kind of hardware hack was considered so remote tha...
Jackson Cosko accessed Senate files to collect personal information on senators and then doxed them - revealing the home addresses of Sen. Mitch McConnell, Sen. Mike Lee, Sen. Orrin Hatch, and Se...
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2018/10/04/house-staffer-arrested-for-doxing-senators/
Multiple cybersecurity events have placed the PII of millions at risk. Were these the result of foreign malice, insider threats, or just plain old human error?
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2018/09/26/pii-exposed-affecting-government-employee-and-contractor/
DoD calls for enhanced engagement with industry and launches "Delivered Uncompromise" initiative.
Three cybersecurity incidents in the space of a week serve as a reminder that cybersecurity isn't just something to grudgingly grind through once a year; it is a very real, persistent threat.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2018/03/30/samsam-shazam-iranian-indictments-boeing-hit-wannacry/
If you filed your resume with TigerSwan between 2008-2017 you may have had your data availed to the world. Here's what to do.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2017/09/06/resumes-veterans-applied-via-tigerswan-2008-2017-exposed/
“Hack the Pentagon” Cybersecurity Initiative gives accepted individuals a chance—through a test of their hacking skills—to identify DoD vulnerabilities.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2016/04/03/registration-now-open-to-hack-the-pentagon/
The Department of Defense recently launched its “Hack the Pentagon” Cybersecurity Initiative. The program gives accepted individuals a chance—through a test of their hacking skills—to ide...
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2016/03/05/pentagon-now-hiring-hackers/
The Office of Personnel Management continues to repair the damage after two separate data security breaches this spring. Recently announced changes move the process along, but it is far from over...
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2015/11/17/breaches-opm-restructures-security/
It’s known to turn the stomachs of Mac users and, at one time, the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s why.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2015/01/25/use-internet-explorer/
Would you like a satellite with that? McMoons is the only satellite operations center based out of an old fast-food restaurant.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2014/08/16/mcmoons-controlling-satellites-drive-thru/
Nicholas Knight, a Navy sailor and systems administrator, hacked at least 30 government and private computer systems. Could he have been stopped?
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2014/05/16/watching-watchers-monitors-systems-administrator/
The GAO finds that the federal government does not always tell people when their personal information has been compromised in a data security breach.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2014/01/10/gao-urges-agencies-improve-data-security-breach-response/
A recently published report cites 'invitation to connect on LinkedIn' as the most frequently used subject line in spear phishing attacks.
The personal data of more than 100,000 federal employees was breached as a part of an ongoing cyber attack against government networks.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2013/11/22/personal-data-thousands-federal-employees-stolen/
Independent work is great, but be alert to those scams which make you a mule.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2013/11/21/work-home-hazards-cleared-professionals/
Social networks can provide positive experiences, but they also provide potential risks to physical, virtual and personal security
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2013/10/09/social-sharing-security-risk/
Department of Energy employees had their personal data hacked in a breach that occurred in July, and was announced to employees last week.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2013/08/21/department-of-energy-employees-have-personal-info-hacked/
Want to get access to sensitive information about defense or intelligence employees? Impersonate a recruiter on LinkedIn. At least that's what one Los Angeles, Calif. based dating coach did.
A new phishing scam has been identified that targeted job seekers who may have been interested in jobs with NATO, which may have been successful at obtaining personal information for those who ap...
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2013/07/26/fake-nato-employment-email-gathers-personal-information/
The FBI has seen an increase in criminals who use spear-phishing attacks to target multiple industry sectors. These attacks allow criminals to access private computer networks.
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2013/07/03/fbi-warns-of-spear-phishing-attacks/
Computer security continues to be a highly complex discipline as the threats grow in sophistication, are better organized and harder to detect. The consequences of undetected computer security br...
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2012/12/21/top-five-computer-security-challenges-for-2013/
In the past two weeks, the media has inundated the public with articles and blogs which highlight the risks associated with social networking.
Many officials believe the Chinese military are employing hackers to attempt to penetrate U.S. networks, and the most effective method for doing so involves human beings, through the use of socia...
The soap opera drama of the David Petraeus affair continues to unfold. One thing that's clear already ? that personal email account you use to keep track of your affairs isn't so personal, after ...
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2012/11/13/cia-director-gets-a-lesson-in-personal-email-security/
IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engingeers), the world’s largest technical professional association, recently announced that more than 100,000 usernames and passwords had been...
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2012/10/02/ieee-breach-reveals-100-000-usernames-and-passwords/
It’s a fact that most websites today ? including ClearanceJobs.com ? are optimized for use on a modern web browser such as Firefox or Chrome. But the reality for many defense industry professio...
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2012/09/25/internet-explorer-plagued-with-vulnerabilities/
Top IT Threats ComputerWorld recently released a rundown of today’s top nine IT cyber threats. From cyber crime to cyber war, it’s clear that while many of the concepts are the same, the scal...
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2012/09/13/top-it-threats-include-malware-cyber-warfare/
Republicans and democrats still can’t come to a conclusion on cybersecurity legislation. Concerns about overstepping into the private sector, on one hand, or not having enough weight to make a ...
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2012/09/05/5-reasons-why-cyber-legislation-has-stalled/
In bad news for employers, a new survey reveals that most employees would walk out with proprietary data if fired. The survey offered several other concerning statistics for security professional...
Regardless of the consequences, nearly half of 820 company employees and executives plan a revenge if they were fired tomorrow. They admitted that they would walk out with proprietary data such a...
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2012/07/09/employees-admit-they-d-walk-with-data-if-fired/
An article on the website Mashable suggests some easy tips to aid and protect companies, as well as private citizens from cyber criminals. The article offered four tips specific to small business...