Careers and certifications
Security admins, pen testers and CISOs are a few of many potential cybersecurity careers. Get advice on making a career choice and finding the trainings and certifications -- such as Security+, CISSP and CCSK -- needed to land an infosec job, along with guidance on succeeding in a security profession.
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News
18 Jun 2026
Most security pros say their culture is 'just average'
'The Life and Times of Cybersecurity Professionals' survey assessed how workers feel about defending against constant threats, as well as what's getting better and what is not. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
10 Jun 2026
Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2026: Adapting for AI
Check out SearchSecurity's Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit guide for reports on notable presentations and sessions on the latest security topics. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Sep 2014
CISSP online training: Inside the access control domain
Spotlight article: Shon Harris discusses the main topics covered in the CISSP domain on access control, including authorization, authentication, identity management and more. Continue Reading
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Quiz
17 Sep 2014
CISSP quiz: Access control models and components
Test your knowledge of the CISSP exam's Access Control Domain by taking this practice quiz, which covers topics including access control models, one-time passwords, IPS/IDS and more. Continue Reading
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Quiz
04 Sep 2014
CISSP quiz: Information security governance and risk management
Test your knowledge of the Information Security Governance and Risk Management domain of the CISSP exam by taking this practice quiz. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Sep 2008
Spotlight article: Domain 8, Laws, Investigations and Ethics
Get a detailed introduction to the concepts of CISSP exam Domain 8, Laws, Investigations and Ethics. Continue Reading
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