Security skills need to evolve to cope with cyber threats

Securing systems is essential, but many businesses continue to take a reactive approach to protection using dated tools and techniques. A new report by technology trade association CompTIA highlights the need for companies to adopt proactive measures to identify weak links before they are exploited, broaden the security skills of their technology professionals, and implement top to bottom security training throughout the organization. The study shows a shifting focus from defense to offense. In CompTIA's survey of business and technology executives at 350 US companies, 29 percent of firms say they are highly proactive in their security posture, emphasizing detection… [Continue Reading]