Cybersecurity is People-Centric

Cybersecurity is not just about technology; it involves finding the right people. It extends beyond technology; it's fundamentally about people. Effective defense requires skilled professionals who can anticipate and counter threats—finding the right individuals with the right expertise, mindset, and ethics. It's a human-centric field, where trust and vigilance are as vital as technical prowess.

This week, our featured articles provide insight into strategies to help close the cybersecurity skill gap and how to interact with executives within your organization. Jack Danahy, Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at NuHarbor Security, says we must adopt more collaborative and innovative approaches to cybersecurity education and workforce development to ensure the industry can effectively meet future challenges.

According to Kayla Williams, the Chief Information Security Officer at Devo, maintaining organizational security and compliance depends heavily on companies' ability to communicate risks and the vital role of the CISO to the rest of the organization. I would like you to read her insightful take.

Read on and thanks.

Steve Lasky, Editorial Director for the EBM Security Media Group