Podcasts, newsletters, blogs, social media influencers – with so many learning resources floating around online today, levelling up in your career has never been easier.
But how do you cut through the buzz of information to find the really valuable stuff that’s worth your while?
We’ve put together a helpful resource for cybersecurity professionals to get ahead – and stay ahead – of the curve. And, the best part? Most of them are completely free.
Whether you’re interested in newsletters, podcasts, influencers, news articles, live events, or training courses, our ever-evolving list will contain everything you need to get that competitive edge at work.
5 cyber security thought leaders to follow
Plenty of cyber security experts regularly publish great content, expert advice and insider tips on LinkedIn and other platforms.
In no particular order, here are just some of our favourites:
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Dr Magda Chelly – Managing director and cybersecurity researcher at Responsible Cyber Pte. Ltd., founding member of Singapore’s division of Women of Security (WoSEC), keynote speaker, and advisory board member of Black Hat Executive Summit, Dr Chelly shares her insights on cyber security trends and useful advice.
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Kevin Mitnick – “From being hunted by the FBI to working alongside them”, Mitnick is one of the world’s most well-known former hackers. Now working as a trusted security consultant to the Fortune 500 and governments worldwide and Chief Hacking Officer at security awareness training provider KnowBe4, he shares his White Hat experiences and vast knowledge from being on the opposing team.
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Shira Rubinoff – President and Co-Founder of Prime Tech Partners, cybersecurity and blockchain advisor, author, global keynote speaker, and advisory board member for various organisations, Rubinoff frequently posts her discussions and talks with security leaders all over the globe.
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Chuck Brooks Thought leader, cybersecurity advisor to federal governments and Fortune 1,000 businesses, contributing writer (Forbes, The Washington Post, and more), keynote speaker, and advisory board member, Brooks has a huge reputation as a cyber security influencer. He’s known for posting valuable insights on cyber security trends and developments.
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Mikko Hypponen – Chief research officer at WithSecure, author and writer, keynote speaker, and advisory board member at various cyber security organisations, Hypponen frequently shares his research, clips of his insighful talks, key insights on cyber security trends, and more.
5 cyber security podcasts to tune in to
Catch up on the latest cyber security news and trends on your daily commute.
Here are some of our favourite cyber security podcasts.
Click Here – Released every Tuesday and hosted by former NPR investigations and correspondent Dina Temple-Raston, this podcast goes behind the scenes of today’s biggest cyber intelligence news to talk ransomware, disinformation campaigns, and cyber operations.
Darknet Diaries – Hosted by Jack Rhysider, this podcast takes listeners on an exploration of the dark side of the internet. Expect insights on hacking, data breaches, hacktivism, cyber crime, and more.
BarCode – This podcast aims to inform its audience on current cyber security events and trends – while creating a relaxed and humorous atmosphere. The podcast’s great reputation amongst cyber security professionals is proof of how effectively it does this.
Cyber Work – Every week, InfoSec Institute sits down with cyber security thought leaders to talk about cyber security trends, moving up the career ladder, and skills you need to break into the industry.
Unsupervised Learning – Hosted by infosec expert Daniel Miessler, this podcast is a curated summary of the week’s most important cyber security stories – and why they matter.
5 online publications for cyber security news
Scroll these websites with your morning coffee or during your lunch break to catch up on the latest cyber security news and events.
Here are five of our favourite cyber security news sites.
The Hacker News – As a well-trusted and widely recognised cyber security news platform, The Hacker News shares the latest news and in-depth reports on cyber security trends and events.
IT Security Guru – Sharing cyber security news across the UK, Europe, and the World, IT Security Guru offers a daily digest of the best breaking news stories in security.
SC Magazine – From in-depth analysis and expert insights to live events and product reviews, SC Magazine is an essential resource for anyone wanting to keep up to date with cyber security trends.
Infosecurity magazine – Infosecurity Magazine is the ideal destination for all things security. With free educational content including webinars, it’s an industry favourite amongst professionals alike.
CSO Online – Primarily geared at enterprise decision-makers, CSO Online offers all the information that they need to stay ahead of evolving threats and defend against attacks.
5 cyber security newsletters to subscribe to
Know what’s happening in the world of cyber security before you even start your day.
Here are some of the top newsletters to subscribe to.
CSO Online – Delivered every weekday, this popular enterprise security newsletter delivers security intel, news, insights, and analysis on evolving threats in the UK and Ireland.
We Live Security – Ran by cyber security software provider ESET, this award-winning news site delivers news and insights from its industry professionals every week.
The Hacker News – This weekly newsletter delivers a range of articles on startups, technology, programming, and more, hand-picked from The Hacker News website.
Cyber Magazine – Delivered twice-weekly, this newsletter shares the latest insights on cyber, network, application, operational, and cloud security, as well as technology and AI.
Dark Reading – Packed with industry news, threat reports, vulnerability discoveries, compliance issues, news and analysis, you can choose to receive this newsletter daily or weekly.
5 cyber security events to attend
Learn all about the latest news, insights and analysis straight from some of the world’s most experienced and knowledgable professionals. Not only that, but this gives you the chance to network with people in your field – or, your desired field.
What’s great is that, if you can’t make it to these events in person, many offer virtual passes and live recordings of their talks. So, there’s no reason not to show up – you can literally do it in your pyjamas.
Here are five of the best cyber security events to attend.
RSA Conference – For 31 years, RSA’s yearly conference has been an invaluable event to help professionals strengthen their cyber security knowledge, gain actionable insights, and advance their careers.
Black Hat – An internationally recognised and respected cyber security event series, Black Hat brings together the best minds in the industry to explore cutting-edge research, developments and trends.
Infosecurity Europe – The biggest information security conference in Europe, Infosecurity Europe brings cyber security professionals together to share research and insights, test solutions, and build relationships.
European Identity and Cloud (EIC) Conference – For the past 15 years, the EIC Conference has been offering cyber security professionals networking opportunities, thought leadership, and best practices from some of the world’s most experienced experts.
DEF CON – One of the oldest – and largest – hacking and security conferences globally, DEF CON offers its attendees insightful presentations, workshops, contests, and its premier Capture The Flag Contest.
3 entry-level online training platforms to advance your cyber security career
New to cyber security and looking for more structured, entry-level learning resources?
Here are three learning platforms you can leverage to kickstart your learning.
Cybrary – Over a million professionals take advantage of Cybrary’s range of courses. Spanning from threat-informed training to certification preparation, Cybrary supports professionals along each stage of their career.
Udemy – More than 3 million learners tune in to Udemy’s free learning courses and bite-sized security lessons. Ranging from ethical hacking and penetration testing to training certifications, this resource is one to take advantage of as a cyber security newbie.
Future Learn – Future Learn offers a range of cyber security training courses that are crafted by leading universities and security organisations.
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