First held in 2024, Cybersecurity Awareness Month exists to raise awareness of cybersecurity and encourage safe online practices. This year, we published several articles drawing on the expertise of ISC2 members with a focus on themes including cyber leadership, AI, zero trust, the cybersecurity workforce and the current threat landscape.

Over the 20 years of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a persistent theme has been the need to empower cyber leaders, underlining the importance, experience and knowledge of professionals in the cybersecurity process. Here are all the 2024 ISC2 Cybersecurity Awareness Month articles, drawing on the experience and advice of ISC2 members:

What’s Defining Security in 2024, So Far...

Here are the key security themes that have emerged from 2024 so far: risks are increasing, AI is here to stay, and the need for cybersecurity professionals and leaders is greater than ever. Read more.

Beyond Zero Trust

Applying a zero trust approach to security within an organization continues to be a major focus point. We look at resources and ISC2 member views that examine the value of zero trust based on real-world experience. Read more.

Artificial Intelligence

AI is in the spotlight across all industries with the rise of ChatGPT and other platforms. Cybersecurity professionals need to be prepared for how to use it to help themselves and their teams – and respond to its use from malicious actors. Read more.

Making AI Work in Cybersecurity

AI has rapidly become a key fixture on both sides of the cybersecurity equation – supporting professionals in defense and in proactive detection of risk, but at the same time being used by criminals to add new layers to their attacks and scams. We look at some of the considerations ISC2 members are dealing with in relation to AI-based cybersecurity. Read more.

Cybersecurity Needs You!

The ever-evolving cybersecurity industry must fill talent pipelines with creative thinkers to combat the mounting threats. This year’s ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study revealed the cyber workforce gap increased 19% over 2023 and is now higher than ever at an estimated 4.8 million. Read more.

The Value of Cyber Leadership

Technology is only one part of the cybersecurity mix. People are a critical component, with effective and knowledgeable leaders key to ensuring organizations are successful when executing their cybersecurity strategies and initiatives. ISC2 members look at the issue of leadership in ensuring better awareness through the organization. Read more.

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