The SEC’s cybersecurity disclosure rules, which took full effect in December 2023, fundamentally changed what financial institutions must report about their security posture. Public companies now face a four-business-day deadline to disclose material cybersecurity incidents on Form 8-K, and annual… Read More
The Department of Defense Directive 8140 explicitly lists CISSP as an approved certification for numerous cybersecurity work roles. It’s not a suggestion or preference; contractors and federal employees in designated positions must hold approved certifications to perform their duties. This… Read More
Healthcare organizations reported 725 major data breaches to the Department of Health and Human Services in 2023, exposing over 133 million patient records. The HHS Breach Portal reveals an industry under sustained attack, with ransomware incidents increasingly disrupting clinical operations… Read More
Ransomware attacks against manufacturing companies increased dramatically following the Colonial Pipeline incident, as attackers recognized that operational disruption creates pressure to pay ransoms quickly. Toyota, JBS Foods, Norsk Hydro, and dozens of other manufacturers have suffered attacks that halted production… Read More
PCI DSS version 4.0 introduced 63 new requirements that became mandatory in March 2025, representing the most significant update to payment card security standards in over a decade. Retailers processing card payments face expanded requirements for authentication, script management, vulnerability… Read More
Technology companies face security challenges from two directions simultaneously. They must protect their own corporate infrastructure, intellectual property, and employee data like any enterprise. But they also must build security into the products and services they deliver to customers, where… Read More
Quick Answer CISSP certification requires 120 CPE credits over three years (minimum 40 per year) plus an Annual Maintenance Fee of $125. Credits come from training, conferences, publishing, teaching, and professional activities. The Three-Year Certification Cycle CISSP operates on three-year… Read More
CISSP certification requires more than passing an exam. ISC2 designed the credential for experienced security professionals, which means meeting specific experience thresholds, completing an endorsement process, subscribing to a code of ethics, and maintaining ongoing education requirements. Understanding these requirements… Read More
CISSP vs CASP+ I’ve held both certifications. Here’s what actually matters: CISSP from ISC2 positions you for management. CASP+ (now called SecurityX) from CompTIA keeps you in the technical trenches. Both are advanced certifications. Both require years of experience. But… Read More
CISSP vs CCSP Both CISSP and CCSP come from ISC2. Both require five years of experience. Both validate senior-level security expertise. The difference is scope: CISSP covers the entire security discipline across eight domains. CCSP goes deep on cloud security… Read More