Content by Upasana Gupta

5 New Rules for Finding the Right Job

Upasana Gupta  •  February 11, 2010

The rules of job seeking are in constant flux - particularly in information security, where job demands and requirements are ever-evolving. Where does that leave a job seeker looking to stand out from the crowd? The following are strategies offered by information security hiring managers:

Social Media: New Haven for Job Seekers

Upasana Gupta  •  February 10, 2010

Social media sites are changing the rules of job search, offering a new relationship-based approach that allows individuals and organizations to build communities through online profiles, affinity groups and networks of contacts.

5 Myths and Realities of PCI Compliance

Upasana Gupta  •  February 2, 2010

In the wake of major security incidents such as the Heartland Payment Systems data breach, critics have focused on the perceived flaws of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI) and the role of qualified security assessors (QSAs). Following are five myths and realities detailed by PCI compliance...

How to Become a QSA

Upasana Gupta  •  February 2, 2010

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI) is one of the hottest topics in information security today. And PCI Quality Security Assessors (QSAs) are among the most sought-after of security professionals. What, then, does it take to become a QSA?

Johns Hopkins Introduces Part-Time MS in Information Assurance

Upasana Gupta  •  January 28, 2010

Johns Hopkins University's-Whiting School of Engineering is now offering a new part-time graduate program in information security. This MS degree program is an effort toward filling the surging demand for cyber engineers and scientists with technical expertise in information assurance (IA) within government and...

Lockheed Martin Offers New Cyber University

Upasana Gupta  •  January 27, 2010

As part of its cybersecurity workforce development initiative, Lockheed Martin implements a cyber university to offer training and certification to its employees.

Information Security Agenda - Kevin Richards, President of ISSA

Upasana Gupta  •  January 26, 2010

With Howard Schmidt's appointment as national cybersecurity coordinator, his role as president of the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) has been filled by Kevin Richards, a risk management advisor with Crowe Horwath. In an exclusive interview, Richards discusses: Top agenda items for ISSA in...

8 Essential Habits of Successful Leaders

Upasana Gupta  •  January 19, 2010

You've heard of Stephen Covey's "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People?" Well, information security leaders also must cultivate healthy habits to proactively manage their careers. Following are the 8 essential habits identified by successful security leaders:

4 Priorities of Security Leaders

Upasana Gupta  •  January 14, 2010

The New Year comes with fresh perspectives on priorities to be addressed by information security leaders. To get a sense of what's top-of-mind, we went to three information security leaders: Emil G. D'Angelo, International President of ISACA. He is also the senior Vice President overseeing the corporate data...

MBA with a Focus on Cybersecurity

Upasana Gupta  •  January 13, 2010

The University of Dayton (UD) and the Advanced Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) have partnered to address the shortage of skilled information security professionals within government and businesses. Starting now, students in the masters in business administration program (MBA) at UD will have the option of...

ISACA Introduces New Certification for IT Risk Professionals

Upasana Gupta  •  January 13, 2010

Risk management and effective security controls are on every organization's agenda, and responding to this market demand is ISACA (formerly known as the International Information Systems Auditing and Control Standards), which introduces a new risk-related certification for IT risk professionals.

Learn & Earn: Balancing the Demands of Work, School

Upasana Gupta  •  January 6, 2010

Philip Foley, a former marine, is a senior security analyst for governance, risk and compliance at Verizon Cybertrust Security. He works a minimum of 40 hours per week with extensive travel - and then dedicates another 10-12 hours to pursuing an online graduate degree in Information Assurance from Norwich University.

ID Theft Prevention: "I Lost My Purse ... Now What?"

Upasana Gupta  •  December 29, 2009

This is the last thing you'd want during the holiday season. I lost my purse at a local movie theater recently, and within a couple hours realized my loss. Nervously, I rushed to the customer service department, all the while hoping to get my grey tote bag handed safely from underneath the counter.

The 20 Hottest Security Skills and Competencies

Upasana Gupta  •  December 22, 2009

What will be the hottest skills and competencies within information security in 2010? Application security and biometrics are among the in-demand skills, according to the latest quarterly published list of the 2009 IT Skills Pay and Demand Trends Report by Foote Partners, LLC.

Top 10 Certifications for 2010

Upasana Gupta  •  December 22, 2009

Information Security Media Group (ISMG) recently conducted its first annual Information Security Today Career Trends survey. Based on survey results, here is a list of top 10 certifications most sought after by security professionals.