An analysis of the cybersecurity job market looking back at 2014, the first half of 2015, and projecting out to 2019, reveals some interesting figures. For instance, the top paying cybersecurity job is a security software engineer with an average annual salary of $233,333, according to a recent report from the job board Dice. That tops the salary for a CSO which is $225,000.
Steve Morgan | 28 Jul | Read more
The average CSO salary is now 4 percent higher than last year as a result of more responsibility and better visibility, with salaries in New York and Boston rising even faster, according to a new report from Mondo.
Maria Korolov | 19 Jun | Read more
There is increased scrutiny by the Board and Management of business risks and potential impact of Cyber Security on operations. As the person who is responsible for hiring the new CISO, what are the key criteria that you ‘must’ have for the candidate?
The civil service is offering 50 school leavers the chance to kick-start a career in cyber security in Whitehall.
Charlotte Jee | 13 Feb | Read more
AXELOS, a professional qualifications company jointly owned by the Cabinet Office and Capita, plans to add cyber security and Agile project management skills to its portfolio by June.
Charlotte Jee | 08 Jan | Read more
Wynyard, the supplier of crime fighting and intelligence software, has appointed Andrew France OBE, the former deputy director of cyber defence operations at British listening centre GCHQ, as its strategic advisor for intelligence.
Antony Savvas | 19 Nov | Read more
General Motors has appointed its first cybersecurity chief, who will lead efforts by the company to secure the ever increasing computer technology now being deployed in cars.
Antony Savvas | 30 Sep | Read more
GCHQ (the Government Communications Headquarters) has revealed that it employs over 100 dyslexic and dyspraxic 'neuro-diverse' spies as they possess many of the analytical skills needed to help fight terrorism.
The UK Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) has certified six cyber security masters degree programmes in the UK, as attacks on the nation continue to become more prevalent and increasingly sophisticated.
While there's a notion that a dearth of cybersecurity professionals the shortage is most acute at the "high end" where $250,000 salaries are not uncommon for those who combine technical and managerial skills.
Ellen Messmer | 18 Jun | Read more
The Open University has unveiled its new Masters qualification in Computing which includes a new modules for corporate digital forensics.
Antony Savvas | 21 Mar | Read more
Employers including Atos, BT, Cassidian, IBM and QinetiQ have joined forces to create new specialist cyber security apprenticeships for school leavers through e-skills UK.
Antony Savvas | 20 Mar | Read more
Security organisation (ISC)2 has appointed Adrian Davis as its new EMEA managing director to expand the body's work in developing certfication programmes within the region, it has been announced.
John E Dunn | 07 Mar | Read more
Hong Kong IT pros knowledgeable about security and software development might have an easier time getting new jobs in 1H of 2014.
Computerworld Hong Kong staff | 18 Feb | Read more
Security executives have taken on much more responsibility and visibility in recent years as threats to corporate information assets and physical resources have increased.
Bob Violino | 04 Feb | Read more