Over reliance on security certifications can lead to a less diverse and less innovative workforce, and processes designed to satisfy auditors rather than improve security, according to a CISO panel. Speaking at Infosecurity Europe, Munawar Valji, CISO of Trainline, Dr Emma Philpott, CEO at the IASME Consortium and Helen Rabe, CISO at the BBC asked whether professional certifications were setting the bar too high for potential employees or emphasizing “technical credibility” over practical cybersecurity skills.

Source: Infosecurity