Security Interviews: Interview with Enthusiasm
For 20 years, I’ve seen the results of job candidates going through interview processes. Unfortunately, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen individuals go through interview processes but it is a large number. Whether one is interviewing for a security job or some other kind of job, showing an employer that you’re excited about the job you’re being considered for is critical. Don’t wait until the interview is over and you’re on your way home to register your enthusiasm with the interviewer.

Interview Integrity
Consistency in Interviewing Counts In the course of a security job interview, a time will come when you’re asked to fill out a company’s job application. Don’t take this task lightly because the hiring manager and more specifically, someone in human resources will be taking your task seriously. Dates of Employment Providing information that is consistent with information found in your securit

Cyber Security Attacks on Business
Technolytics Security and Intelligence Advisory 11.15.09 Cyber Attacks on Business A few studies found that businesses with less than 500 employees actually experience more cyber attacks on average then their larger counterparts. Cyber attackers believe that the bigger the business the more prepared they are to defend against cyber attacks. Based on over a decade of experience, that is not what we have experienced. However, another

Security Certifications: Should a Security Professional be Certified?
To answer the question as to whether security professionals should be certified or not, I offer my own experience working directly with hiring managers who ask for security skilled candidate and also turn to a business partner to get another point of view. Kevin Coleman, PhD, heads up strategy at The Technolytics Institute security think tank. Kevin and The Technolytics Institute are strategic partners to SecurityRecruiter.com to bring security professionals cutting-edge Cyber Security and Converged Security education, security curriculum, security training and security certifications. An information security skill

Security Interviews: 11 Steps to Interviewing Success
Interview Success Starts With a Plan Someone once suggested that failing to plan is the same as planning to fail. If you’re fortunate to be chosen for an interview, invest the time to plan your approach. 1. Know yourself: You can’t always know everything about the interview you’re stepping into before you get to the interview but you can prepare to present many aspects of who you are, you do and how you do what you do before you arrive for an interview. Sit down and write out what you plan to say when addr