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Entering Cybersecurity Without a Specialized Degree: Sector Rules and Practical Entry Points

The article examines whether a specialized higher education diploma is necessary to start a career in information security. It breaks down three main industry segments—state security structures, regulated government organizations, and private business—and explains the differing formal and practical requirements in each. In government-related roles, candidates must meet strict regulatory standards for education and approved programs. Private companies instead focus on demonstrable technical skills in networks, Windows Server, Linux, and security tools. The piece also covers typical junior engineer expectations, real-world career paths from unrelated backgrounds, and four key ways to prove competence without a diploma. It concludes with advice on building home labs, troubleshooting skills, and accessing open training resources like the CyberED course.

InfoWatch Acquires Web Control DC Team and Rebrands sPACE PAM as InfoWatch Privilege Control

InfoWatch has expanded its product portfolio by incorporating the Web Control DC development team and rebranding its flagship sPACE PAM solution. The new product, InfoWatch Privilege Control, is designed to manage and monitor privileged accounts belonging to system administrators, contractors, external specialists, and business users. These accounts provide access to servers, databases, network equipment, and critical applications, making them high-value targets for attackers. According to InfoWatch data, approximately 40% of critical information security incidents in Russia in 2025 were linked to the leakage or misuse of privileged credentials, while another 30% of confirmed cyberattacks occurred through compromised IT contractors. The solution enables time-limited privilege issuance, connection management, and detailed activity logging to prevent unauthorized actions. The original sPACE PAM product remains listed in the Russian software registry and holds FSTEC Russia certification at the fourth trust level, with compatibility for Astra Linux, Alt, and RED OS operating systems.

RANEPA Opens Specialized IT Laboratory for Training Specialists in Russian Software

The Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) has launched a dedicated IT laboratory focused on Russian software and infrastructure management. The facility was established with support from RED SOFT, R7, and ICL Techno, equipping 15 OSiO mini-PCs and monitors with RED OS and R7 Office. Students will gain hands-on experience from operating system installation through virtualization, database administration, and office productivity tasks. The project includes four specialized courses on RED OS, permanent software licenses with updates and support, and opportunities for developer certificates and internships. The laboratory will primarily serve students from the Institute of Public Service and Management and the Institute of Economics, Mathematics and Information Technologies, covering topics such as digital literacy, data management, artificial intelligence, and municipal analytics. RANEPA aims to maintain at least 90 percent utilization of the specialized classroom.

Aladdin Obtains New FSB Certificate for CryptoFlash Encrypted USB Drive Valid Until 2029

Aladdin has received a new FSB Russia certificate for its Aladdin CryptoFlash hardware-encrypted USB drive. The certificate number СФ/124-5574 confirms compliance with cryptographic protection requirements for classes KS1 and KS2 and remains valid until 16 July 2029. The device now supports additional Russian Linux distributions including RED OS 7.3 and 8, Alt 8 SP Workstation, Alt Workstation 10, and the OS of the Moscow Electronic School. Read and write speeds have been increased to 11 MB/s while the graphical interface received improvements. The product uses the Magma encryption algorithm in hardware and operates as a clientless solution that requires no additional drivers or software. The previous certificate remains active until December 2028, allowing both versions of the device to be used in parallel for storing and transferring official and confidential information marked DSP.