Career Advice - November 2019

  • So, You Want to Be an Ethical Hacker?

    Posted on Thursday, November 28, 2019 by CareersinCyber.comNo comments

    Published: 28 Nov 2019 Ethical Hackers, not to be confused with their malicious counterparts, are computer security experts in high demand. With pay substantial and creativity required, the role of an Ethical Hacker entails protecting information so it stays as intended - confidential. The Role Malicious Hackers and Ethical Hackers work in almost identical ways, using overlapping methodologies ...

  • Outsourcing Compliance?

    Posted on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 by CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    As compliance expectations periodically grow, the need to look external is driving the compliance outsourcing trend. Increasingly stringent regulations , the talent crisis and diminishing compliance budgets are the pressures driving outsourcing, alongside the rising reputational pressure connected to compliance scandals. One-quarter of companies have already turned to these third-party options ...

  • Top Skills for Risk Managers

    Posted on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 by CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    Despite the evolving risk landscape threatening to redefine the Risk Management skillset, those fundamental skills at a Risk Manager’s core have proven unscathed. Below outlines those technical and soft skills that will continue to hold relevancy for Risk Managers in the technological era. Highlighted on their CV and developed throughout their career, with the below four skills Risk Managers can ...

  • A Candidate’s Guide to Data Science

    Posted on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 by CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    Entering the Data Science workforce can require fielding, navigating and patience. Even with the technical chops and an academic foundation, getting into Data Science is not as easy as some perceive. Below outlines advice for novice Data Scientists looking to enter the expansive Data Science industry. The CV This one to two-page document needs to cover a lot for Data Scientists. Beyond previous ...

  • Are Cyber Security Professionals Burning Out?

    Posted on Monday, November 25, 2019 by CareersinCyber.comNo comments

    Published: 25 Nov 2019 Mental health and cyber security frequently feature in the same sentence. With stress often a concern, the industry has become witness to burnout at a staggering rate. Issues of fatigue and burnout, when coupled with the growing skills shortage and diversifying cybercrime landscape, have made the burden of burnout a daily concern for over half of cyber professionals ...

  • Top Podcasts for those in Risk

    Posted on Friday, November 22, 2019 by CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    Looking for a new medium to keep you risk management aware? Consider podcasts – perfect for the daily commute and handsfree learning. The below podcasts are the best subscriptions to get the latest in risk management directly on your phone and in your ears. Mastering Risk Management Podcast with Anthony Wilson Covering topical risks and interviewing industry experts, this bi-monthly Australian ...

  • The California Consumer Privacy Act

    Posted on Friday, November 22, 2019 by CareersinCyber.comNo comments

    Published: 22 Nov 2019 The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is the latest regulation to attempt to control the murky world of personal data. With strong ties to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), CCPA is among a myriad of global data controls coming that will attempt to tip the scales on privacy and control. The act comes into effect on January 1st 2020, with enforcement taking ...

  • How Much is Your Data Worth on the Dark Web?

    Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2019 by CareersinCyber.comNo comments

    Published: 21 Nov 2019 You may not know much about the dark web, but it may know things about you. What is the Dark Web? The dark web is a part of the internet that is not visible to search engines. What makes the dark web, dark? It allows users to anonymise their identity by hiding their IP addresses. This makes those using the dark web nearly impossible to identify. Only 4% of the internet is ...

  • Data Science vs Data Analytics

    Posted on Monday, November 18, 2019 by CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    The job of Data Scientists and Data Analysts can be described as interconnected, but distinct differences divide these two roles. From mathematical expertise to interpersonal skills, both fields look to professionals with skills ranging from problem solving and investigate know-how to a technical skillset that is refined and expansive. Yet, when delved further, the divide between analytics and ...

  • Different roles in Machine Learning

    Posted on Monday, November 18, 2019 by CareersinAudit.comNo comments

    As the move to automation progresses, Machine Learning is steadily becoming one of the most attractive fields for professionals. Stemming from artificial intelligence, Machine Learning aims to minimize human efforts by ‘teaching’ machines to learn automatically. Achieved through analytical model building, it follows the idea that machines can learn patterns through data to then make human ...