Cyber Security Bowl

Does anyone else want to leave the cyber security industry? It’s not that I don’t like it but I’m curious about technology in a more holistic view or even more of the finance side. I’m all over the pl… more

Trying to justify increased security spending to the higher-ups is like pulling teeth. They don't get it until AFTER a breach happens. What's the best way to frame cybersecurity as an investm… more

Best websites for men's business casual stuff? Our office is switching to hybrid after 4 years being completely WFH and I do not know what to wear.

Am I being low balled too much at an offer for 140k base salary in industry? I have 5 yoe and am out of Missouri. The position is local and in office.

I see my peers exiting to industry closer to 160-1… more

Anyone looking to hire an entry level penetration tester? I’ve applied to a couple but wondering if anyone in this bowl might help or looking to hire. I have my OSCP and hoping to get my CRTP in the n… more

I really want to switch jobs but feeling stuck. :(

what are some grc career progression/exit opps?

Absolutely wild that someone could slowly slip a back door into a widely used, and publicly available, codebase via minor changes over a period of time and go unnoticed.

What's the best office chair these days? I work from home and my back is killing me with this cheap thing I've been sitting on for the past year. Ughh.

When do you expect cyber risk consulting teams to start hiring again across Big 4 this year? Have seen no roles open for the last few months

There are so many security tools for monitoring and detecting vulnerabilities for example DAST, SAST, IAST, network scan, agent scan , IDS, IPS, splint, DB monitoring, DLP etc. do you think a small co… more

Can anyone share their experience with the Google Security team? Currently applying

Canadian based in Canada looking to do contract work to US-based companies (remotely). I’m incorporated (and no longer at D), focused on strategy work & risk mgmt.

Where do I look for cyber security leadership jobs apart from LinkedIn? It is stale and depleted and keeps showing me the same jobs for months. New York based if that helps.

Opinions on Cloudflare? Culture and sentiment opinions welcome

What do you like about individual contributor or manager roles? Is one better than the other?

I am interested in transitioning out of corporate cybersecurity. When I entered the field, I anticipated combating threats and adding value to the field (I can’t fight this battle alone). While I have… more

What piece of advice would you give your younger self going into a security related field? I’ll start, I wanted to go into forensics, malware or law enforcement. I didn’t do enough research on salary… more

If you could implement only one security enhancement at your company what would it be?

Hello Everyone,

I am looking Cybersecurity role in canada and I have 3 years work permit. so I have over 10 years experience in the various function of IT. System
Admin, Network,Information Security etc.
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Hi all need some advice from infosec/cyber professionals who have worked in insurance and/or medical companies. Which industry (insurance or medical) has the better wlb/pay /exit opportunities? Thank… more

Does your organization pay for you to take optional/advanced training and certificate courses?

As of February 2024, 3,768,672 websites in the United States use WordPress. And third party plugins make this CMS more vulnerable. What are the common security threats you’ve encountered in WordPress … more

What, if any, workflow/pipeline automation tools *outside of any SOAR solution* are you using? Preferably open source (largely because the paid/hosted options are ridiculously priced for what is prett… more

What laptop would you recommend to someone who needs to use it for work 8 hrs a day? Not a heavy designer or gamer. Longevity, speed, efficiency etc is what I am looking for.TIA !

Does cyber security certifications really play a role to get a job?

Is ageism a concern in cyber security roles?

Since 61% of you are remote workers. How do you break up your day? What are healthy habits you’ve developed. It’s so easy to fall into bad habits. Maybe it’s just me.

How far does project management experience go in most cyber roles?

I’m working on a lot of AI risk management topics. I’d like to build credibility in this domain to be attractive to other companies - any ideas? Certs? Publish research papers?

Anyone here familiar with or work for At-Bay? I have an intro call with them next week and looking for any info I should be aware of.

What do you think the biggest cyber security threat to the general public is?

TikTok: let’s hear from the cyber professionals. Thoughts, opinions, worries, security risks, etc. Go!

Do you have separate teams for cybersecurity and privacy where you work?

Anybody here work for an insurance company?

Has anyone here used Ethihack or a similar service?

How do you look at the promotions and raise process? Is it a strategic time to find out if you have perceived value within the company? Or do you feel like it’s demeaning, like begging for spare chang… more

Has anyone taken the CCISO? Any thoughts or tips?