Content by Upasana Gupta

New Jobs, Raises for Security Pros

Upasana Gupta  •  February 14, 2012

What are today's key hiring factors? What are the top skills needed from information security professionals in 2012? See the results of a new Career Impact Survey just released by (ISC)2.

A Career in Forensics: 5 Key Steps

Upasana Gupta  •  February 9, 2012

Digital forensics is a growing field with plenty of opportunities for information security pros. Here are the five key steps to take to help ensure a fruitful career.

Building an Online Reputation

Upasana Gupta  •  January 27, 2012

Many information security practitioners - beginners, journeymen and leaders alike - now take time to carefully cultivate their online reputations.

Certified Information Security Manager Exam Updated

Upasana Gupta  •  January 23, 2012

To keep up with emerging technologies and strengthen focus on IT risk and compliance issues, ISACA has recently updated its Certified Information Security Manager exam. Read about the key changes.

5 Tips on Vetting an Online School

Upasana Gupta  •  January 19, 2012

With hundreds of schools hosting online information assurance and IT security degree and certification programs, how do students smartly pick the right ones for them?

Growing the Team

Upasana Gupta  •  January 10, 2012

Filling information security roles is one challenge. Growing them is quite another. So, how do today's global leaders help their staff evolve and acquire the skill sets most in-demand?

The Case for In-House eDiscovery

Upasana Gupta  •  December 23, 2011

"Satisfying a court order is heavy lifting," says Greg Thompson of Scotia Bank. "The cost and risks of outsourcing this service with regards to the number of litigations we are dealing with has skyrocketed."

5 Hottest Security Jobs in 2012

Upasana Gupta  •  December 9, 2011

Dice.com reports a 79 percent increase in the total number of information security jobs posted to its site. What are the five hottest career prospects for aspiring pros?

Best IT Certifications for 2012

Upasana Gupta  •  December 2, 2011

What are the top 5 information security certifications for 2012? The answer might not surprise you, but the rationale behind it might. Hint: Employers now seek more than just technical proficiency.

Security Challenges BYOD Presents

Upasana Gupta  •  November 21, 2011

Most organizations remain uncomfortable in letting their employees use their own mobile devices to access their IT systems. Yet, in many instances, those charged with securing their enterprises' IT understand that it's just a matter of time before they must grant workers permission to employ those devices.

IT Security Salaries Seen Rising in 2012

Upasana Gupta  •  November 15, 2011

Salaries for information security professionals are projected to increase by 4.5 percent next year, outpacing the rise expected for other information technology occupations, a new study reveals.

Incident Response: 5 Critical Skills

Upasana Gupta  •  November 4, 2011

When it comes to responding to today's high-profile information security incidents, technical abilities simply aren't enough, says Gavin Reid of Cisco's Computer Security Incident Response Team. Here are the five must-have skills for today's incident response professionals.

What IT Security Pros Don't Know

Upasana Gupta  •  November 1, 2011

IT security pros working in the trenches confess they don't know as much as they should about the networks and infrastructure they're paid to defend.

The Rise of the CRO

Upasana Gupta  •  October 24, 2011

Chief Risk Officer is one of the emerging roles in global business. But what does it take to succeed? "You have to go through the school of hard knocks -- have experience and have made mistakes along the way," says Kevin Blakely, CRO at Huntington Bank.

New Risk Certification Debuts

Upasana Gupta  •  October 13, 2011

"The CRMA will give us a heightened awareness of our responsibility in not just evaluating operational or compliance risks, but understanding strategic risks to the business," says Denny Beran of J.C. Penney.