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Is it just me, or does it seem like the average age of 'Net attackers is getting younger and younger?
Last week, High School Senior Jeffrey Parson pleaded guilty to unleashing a variant of the "Blaster" internet worm that hosed thousands of computers last summer.
This isn't the first time something like this has happened. Young kids are exploring the wonderful world of virus deployment as well as hacking for reasons such as impressing their friends, getting free stuff, etc.
Used to be kids would steal a chocolate bar or comic book from the corner store to gain attention.
With the move to the cloud, CISOs must shift priorities from operating security programs to overseeing (monitoring and auditing) outsourced cybersecurity programs.
2022 was a boon year for IT salaries. 2023 came in like a beast with layoffs, raise freezes, and ChatGPT, but that beast has few teeth.
Age is only a number. Don't let a high number cancel your career.
