Cybersecurity Websites

Cybersecurity websites give guidance, insight into the industry, and may even list additional resources. Bookmark these sites:

• ComputerWorld Covers a variety of topics in the computer security industry, including cloud computing, software, emerging technology, and more.
• Cybersecurity Provides information on identifying and avoiding a variety of cyberattacks, as well as action to take following a cyberattack.
• Department of Homeland Security – Cybersecurity The DHS protects the nation from foreign and domestic threats.
• International Association of Privacy Professionals The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) is a resource for professionals who want to develop and advance their careers by helping their organizations successfully manage these risks and protect their data.
• Internet Security Alliance The mission of the ISA is to combine technology, public policy and economics to create a sustainable system of cybersecurity.
• NIST – Cybersecurity NIST implements practical cybersecurity and privacy through outreach and effective application of standards and best practices necessary for the U.S. to adopt cybersecurity capabilities.
• Schneier on Security Bruce Schneier is an internationally renowned security technologist, called a “security guru” by The Economist.
• Women in Cybersecurity Women in Cybersecurity’s mission is to help build a strong gender-diverse cybersecurity workforce by facilitating recruitment, retention, and advancement for women in the field.
• Cybersecurity Hub brings together cybersecurity professionals to talk about the latest threats.
• National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies is a collection of information on cybersecurity education, training, and careers.
• U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is the official cybersecurity-focused website of the federal government.

International and National Organizations

• IEEE (for professionals and students)
• International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR) (for students and professionals)
• (ISC)² (for professionals)
• The International Association for Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
• Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) (for professionals)
• The National Cybersecurity Association (NCS) (for professionals)
• The SANS Institute (for professionals)
• WiCyS (for professionals and students)

Regional or State Organizations

• AFCEA International offers engagement and networking opportunities for people who seek to advance knowledge and relationships in military, government, industry, and academic aspects of communication, intelligence, information technology, and global security.
• ISACA delineates chapters by global region, country, and local area for members dedicated to excellence and transparency in digital security.
• ISSA‘s chapter directory has information about regional and local chapters worldwide.
• The Online Web Application Security Project has a global network of chapters of technologists and developers who seek to make the internet a safer place.

Local Organizations

• Cloud Security Alliance‘s chapters focus on defining and raising awareness of best practices for cloud computing security.
• Cyversity houses chapters in major metropolitan centers throughout the U.S.
• (ISC)² has local chapters to unite members who live and work near each other to advance cybersecurity safety.
• NCSA provides opportunities for students to form chapters on college and university campuses across the U.S.

News and Opinion

Keeping current in the world of cybersecurity is a lot of work. Industry leaders and membership organizations may offer newsletters and updates.

Additional outlets like newspapers, magazines, and other opinion pieces can help cybersecurity students and professionals keep their fingers on the pulse of all-things cybersecurity.

Here are a few top news and opinion cybersecurity websites:

• CSO Online includes blogs, articles, and research papers on security and risk management.
• Cyber Magazine serves as a community for global cybersecurity executives.
• Dark Reading, provided by Informa Tech, explores the latest stories related to cybersecurity.
• The Hacker News publishes breaking news and in-depth articles about hacking, cybersecurity, and data security vulnerabilities.
• The New York Times Cybersecurity section is a collection of articles about data safety and technology protection.
• Security Magazine serves physical and cybersecurity professionals alike.
• SecurityWeek explores cybersecurity news and information from a global perspective.
• TechCrunch focuses on startup and technology news for entrepreneurs and investors.
• Threatpost provides independent news and analysis of cybersecurity worldwide.
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security cybersecurity updates keep subscribers informed about the latest news and updates from the federal government.
• Unsupervised Learning serves up technology security news and updates each Monday morning.
• WeLiveSecurity provides cybersecurity news written by experts at its host company, ESET.