For cybersecurity professionals, staying on top of current industry trends, cyberattacks, and new solutions is no easy task.
In 2018 alone, the industry shifted rapidly, with cryptojacking attacks rising, ransomware slowing, and supply chain attacks emerging.
We have already covered the best cybersecurity podcasts. Today, we give the most relevant news and opinion sources in cybersecurity.
1. Wired: Threat Level
Wired website.
This section of the American magazine will give you an insight into all the latest news and happenings worldwide regarding hacking, cyber crimes, and new methods to protect your data over the internet.
You’ll also find in-depth stories with an insider’s view of cyberattacks.
2. ArsTechnica
ArsTechnica website.
As the name suggests, the website specializes in the internet and the latest digital trends.
Its Information Security section covers major political security news, zero-day vulnerabilities, and cyber threats relevant to users and enterprises.
The ArsTechnica community is active, so you’ll find active discussions on most topics.
3. ZDNET: Zero Day
ZDNet’s Zero Day is widely known for updating readers on new research and development in technology, IT, and communications, while providing the latest information on new threats and vulnerabilities in cyberspace.
Most Zero Day articles aren’t afraid to go into technical depth, making it a resource for professionals.
4. The Hacker News
Hacker News website.
This website features the latest cybersecurity news and in-depth coverage of current and future trends in Infosec.
It attracts 8 million readers each month, including IT professionals, researchers, hackers, technologists, and enthusiasts. Its community comes together at The Hackers Conference.
5. CSO
CSO website.
The CSO website offers a set of incisive articles that dive into all security disciplines, from risk management to fraud and data loss prevention.
It targets enterprise security professionals, helping them stay ahead of evolving threats and defend against criminal cyberattacks.
6. TechWorm
The TechWorm official Twitter account.
In addition to posting news daily, the site covers major developments from well-known software companies worldwide.
Its team of security researchers and reporters hunts the cyber world round the clock for important breaking news and data, seeking a balanced view of the hackers and the hacked, the leakers and the leaked.
You’ll find articles on technology, programming, and gadgets.
7.InfoWorld
The website significantly focuses on cloud computing and software development. It’s a go-to resource for developers, architects, and business leaders launching next-generation initiatives on scalable cloud platforms.
The website features several high-tech articles aimed at those determined to gain a business advantage by staying ahead of the technology curve.
8. Troy Hun
Troy Hunt website.
The Troy Hunt official Twitter account.
We recently featured Troy on our shortlist of AppSec Twitter accounts to follow, and now we’re featuring his blog for the same reason. In its blog format, the website hosts news and opinion articles covering high-profile data breaches and other cyberattacks.
Troy usually digs into these attacks and helps readers understand how they can stay safe online, both as individuals and professionals.
9. Krebs on Security
Krebs on Security website.
Another blog from renowned investigative reporter Brian Krebs. The website covers software and information technology, everyday internet tasks, and good security practices like setting a strong password.
Besides helpful content for everyday users, Brian Krebs’ posts on enterprise security provide details of current cyber attacks and their architecture.
10. Schneier on Security
The author (Bruce Schneier) provides various articles with his views on current security affairs, such as developments of cyber crimes (and cyber criminals) and how the enterprise handles data breaches.
Beyond his blog posts, the author shares essays and videos of his talks that offer insight into specific security topics, such as blockchain, software vulnerabilities, and political cyberattacks.
11. Dark Reading
Dark Reading website.
The website serves as a community for people who share interests in cybersecurity and technological threats.
Dark Reading’s community of thought-leading security researchers, CISOs, and technology specialists covers 13 specific areas: Analytics, Attacks and Breaches, Application Security, Careers and People, Cloud Security, Endpoint, IoT, Mobile, Operations, Perimeter, Risk, Threat Intelligence, and Vulnerabilities and Threats.
12. InformationAge
InformationAge website.
As its name suggests, this website keeps readers updated, providing “general intelligence for technologists in the information age”.
What sets InformationAge apart from other publications is its focus on hosting pieces by industry CTOs, sharing high-level insights for security professionals. Among these, you’ll find articles by Jscrambler CTO Pedro Fortuna on the security of HTML5 streaming, upcoming security trends, and more.
Conclusion
For today’s cybersecurity professionals, knowledge and timing go hand in hand. Staying up to date with ever-changing security threats and trends, more than a nice-to-have, has become essential. We listed some of the most informative, engaging, and popular cyber security content platforms, in hopes it will help you be informed from trustworthy sources.
