Cybersecurity

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Cleared professionals strategizing with advanced AI technology to combat national security threats, emphasizing the need for new skills.
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Top 10 Essential Skills Cleared Professionals Need by 2026

A recent government audit revealed that over 60% of critical national security roles lack personnel proficient in advanced AI applications, despite a 30% increase in AI-driven threats last year.

Nathaniel Brooks·June 18, 2026
Cybersecurity professional analyzing complex data on holographic displays in a futuristic operations center, representing the evolving landscape of IT security.
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Top 8 Cybersecurity Certifications and Skills for 2026

On July 15, 2026, Fortinet will overhaul its certification program, expanding from five to eight levels, signaling a new era of specialization and rigor in cybersecurity credentials.

Nathaniel Brooks·May 27, 2026
Cybersecurity executive presenting AI risk matrix in a boardroom, highlighting the need for business leadership in security.
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Cybersecurity Pros Must Think Like CEOs by 2026, or Risk Business Failure.

Nearly all Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), 96%, are now directly responsible for artificial intelligence (AI) governance and risk management, a dramatic shift from their traditional techn

Alina Petrov·May 7, 2026
Cybersecurity leaders in a command center analyzing complex data networks and security systems, facing the challenges of 2026 goals.
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Cybersecurity Leaders Face 2026 Goals Amid Confidence Gaps

State CISOs' confidence in their ability to secure public data has plummeted from 48 percent in 2022 to a mere 22 percent in 2026, according to GovTech .

Alina Petrov·May 7, 2026
Futuristic AI interface with glowing circuits and data streams, symbolizing advanced cybersecurity capabilities and looming cyber threats.
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86% of companies face major cyber threats, demanding new security skills

Mythos Preview, a new AI model, developed 181 working exploits for vulnerabilities in Mozilla's Firefox JavaScript engine, achieving register control on 29 more.

Nathaniel Brooks·April 30, 2026
Diverse cybersecurity professionals working in a modern, secure facility, highlighting the critical need for talent in the field.
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7 Strategies to Attract and Retain Cybersecurity Professionals in 2026

Just 34% of cybersecurity professionals plan to stay in their current role in the coming year, a stark indicator of a widespread retention crisis despite a critical national talent shortage, according

Marcus Ellery·April 16, 2026
Corporate board members in a modern boardroom, analyzing holographic projections of AI-driven cyber threats and data streams, symbolizing strategic oversight of digital risk.
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AI's Reshaping of Cyber Risk: A Data-Driven Guide for Corporate Boards

AI is fundamentally reshaping the global cyber risk landscape, creating novel vulnerabilities and demanding a new level of strategic oversight from corporate leadership. For corporate boards, understanding and governing this new reality has become an urgent, non-negotiable priority.

Alina Petrov·April 9, 2026
A diverse cybersecurity team in a high-tech command center, collaborating amidst holographic displays of data and network maps, symbolizing resilience and proactive defense against digital threats.
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How to Build a Resilient Cybersecurity Team: A Complete Guide

With 69% of organizations prioritizing cybersecurity, learn the essential strategies for building a resilient team that can withstand, recover from, and adapt to modern threats.

Alina Petrov·April 2, 2026