Date: February 2, 2023
Time: 1.30 p.m. GMT/8.30 a.m. EST/7 p.m. IST
Topic: Essential Skills for Cybersecurity Professionals Today
Abstract: With the threat frontier evolving every couple of years or decades, each aspect of this domain remains a topic of discussion and study. In recent times, the introduction of new technologies, such as cloud computing, Blockchain, IoT, etc., has altered the threat techniques and shifted the security posture of businesses. While the concept of hacking remains the same, the mode has changed with the emergence of newer technologies. Hence, cybersecurity aspirants must understand the state of data and devices in these platforms and how the access or transfer of information takes place in these technologies. While some technologies limit the need for understanding only up to storage and transfer, others might require cybersecurity professionals to understand the underlying framework and programming language. The current webinar aims to guide cybersecurity professionals on the new technological trends in the field and the associated skills needed to secure the digital infrastructure from harm.
Key takeaways:
- What are some of the prominent technical and non-technical cybersecurity skills (e.g., cloud security, ethical hacking/penetration testing, digital forensics, security management, information governance, security awareness, etc.)?
- What are the associated skill sets that cybersecurity practitioners will benefit from?
- How can relevant skills be understood and recognized in practice?
Speaker:
Steven Furnell, Professor of Cybersecurity, University of Nottingham
Bio: Steve is a professor of cybersecurity at the University of Nottingham, an adjunct professor at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia, and an honorary professor at Nelson Mandela University in South Africa. His research interests include the usability of security technology, security management, culture, and user authentication and intrusion detection technologies. He has authored over 350 articles in international journals and conference proceedings and various books, book chapters, and industry reports. Steve is also the editor of the journal Information & Computer Security, the UK representative to Technical Committee 11 (Security and Privacy Protection) within the International Federation for Information Processing, and a board member and academic partnership committee chair for the Chartered Institute of Information Security.
*Examples, analysis, views and opinion shared by the speakers are personal and not endorsed by EC-Council or their respective employer(s)
