Upasana Gupta

Contributing Editor, CareersInfoSecurity

Upasana Gupta oversees CareersInfoSecurity and shepherds career and leadership coverage for all Information Security Media Group's media properties. She regularly writes on career topics and speaks to senior executives on a wide-range of subjects, including security leadership, privacy, risk management, application security and fraud. She also helps produce podcasts and is instrumental in the global expansion of ISMG websites by recruiting international information security and risk experts to contribute content, including blogs. Upasana previously served as a resource manager focusing on hiring, recruiting and human resources at Icons Inc., an IT security advisory firm affiliated with ISMG. She holds an MBA in human resources from Maharishi University of Management, Fairfield, Iowa.

Role of Ethics in IT Security

Upasana Gupta • February 4, 2012

"Professionals like me now understand that we are the ambassadors for ethical behavior and should actively encourage other employees to adhere to it," says Alessandro Moretti, a senior risk and security executive.

Building an Online Reputation

Upasana Gupta • January 27, 2012

Many information security practitioners - beginners, journeymen and leaders alike - now take time to carefully cultivate their online reputations.

Certified Information Security Manager Exam Updated

Upasana Gupta • January 23, 2012

To keep up with emerging technologies and strengthen focus on IT risk and compliance issues, ISACA has recently updated its Certified Information Security Manager exam. Read about the key changes.

Growing the Team

Upasana Gupta • January 10, 2012

Filling information security roles is one challenge. Growing them is quite another. So, how do today's global leaders help their staff evolve and acquire the skill sets most in-demand?

5 Hottest Security Jobs in 2012

Upasana Gupta • December 9, 2011

Dice.com reports a 79 percent increase in the total number of information security jobs posted to its site. What are the five hottest career prospects for aspiring pros?

Best IT Certifications for 2012

Upasana Gupta • December 2, 2011

What are the top 5 information security certifications for 2012? The answer might not surprise you, but the rationale behind it might. Hint: Employers now seek more than just technical proficiency.

Security Challenges BYOD Presents

Upasana Gupta • November 21, 2011

Most organizations remain uncomfortable in letting their employees use their own mobile devices to access their IT systems. Yet, in many instances, those charged with securing their enterprises' IT understand that it's just a matter of time before they must grant workers permission to employ those devices.

IT Security Salaries Seen Rising in 2012

Upasana Gupta • November 15, 2011

Salaries for information security professionals are projected to increase by 4.5 percent next year, outpacing the rise expected for other information technology occupations, a new study reveals.

Incident Response: 5 Critical Skills

Upasana Gupta • November 4, 2011

When it comes to responding to today's high-profile information security incidents, technical abilities simply aren't enough, says Gavin Reid of Cisco's Computer Security Incident Response Team. Here are the five must-have skills for today's incident response professionals.

What IT Security Pros Don't Know

Upasana Gupta • November 1, 2011

IT security pros working in the trenches confess they don't know as much as they should about the networks and infrastructure they're paid to defend.

The Rise of the CRO

Upasana Gupta • October 24, 2011

Chief Risk Officer is one of the emerging roles in global business. But what does it take to succeed? "You have to go through the school of hard knocks -- have experience and have made mistakes along the way," says Kevin Blakely, CRO at Huntington Bank.