Survey finds faith in Internet trust system fading fast

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	INSIDER Six entry-level cybersecurity job seeker failings  When it comes to hiring, enterprise security teams can use all of the help that they can rally. But when it comes to hiring entry-level talent, that’s not as easy as it may seem.According to a poll last summer of 1,000 18–26 year olds conducted by Zogby Analytics and underwritten by Raytheon, about 40 percent of Millennials reported they would like to enter a career that makes the Internet safer, but roughly two-thirds of them said they aren’t sure exactly what the cybersecurity profession is, and 64 percent said that they did not have access to the classes necessary to build the skills required for a career in information security.That means, at least when it comes to the entry-level information security market, that there will be many job applicants continuing to enter the field with backgrounds that lack formal information security training. 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They’re also more doubtful than ever before that the technology will keep their critical data and assets safe, according to a Ponemon survey of more than 2,000 IT pros. Read More  10 young security companies to watch in 2015  With IT spending on security on the increase, here are 10 security newcomers hoping to be worthy of corporate customers. Read More  Why Israel could be the next cybersecurity world power    There are plenty of cities in the U.S. that want to lay claim to becoming the "next" Silicon Valley, but a dusty desert town in the south of Israel called Beersheva might actually have a shot at becoming something more modest, and more focused. They want to be the first place you think about when it comes to cybersecurity research, education, and innovation. If things go right there, it may well happen. Read More  INSIDER R.E.S.P.E.C.T.: The way for CISOs to get and keep it  While CISOs have one of the most important jobs in organizations - protecting its digital "jewels" - a survey finds they are not held in high regard by their executive peers. According to those in the field, the way to fix that is to combine technology expertise with real business savvy and good communication skills. Read More  Security innovation: Where will it come from next?  Innovative security products used to be easy to find, because we all knew where to look. Now, with the market evolution, there are many sources for highly disruptive advanced security products, and they might be found in a place you never thought to look! Read More  Tech groups renew push for cloud, email privacy protections  They want Congress to give greater protections from police searches to documents stored in the cloud for more than 180 days Read More  WHITE PAPER: CDW Complacent About Compliance  The specter of compliance haunts everyone. It spans everything from governmental regulations, industry mandates, or service level agreements between partners. 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