Safeguarding the B2B sharing economy

Most people are familiar with business-to-consumer (B2C) sharing economy companies such as Uber, Airbnb, and DoorDash, but what you may not know is that this fast-growing, widely recognized business model is also being increasingly leveraged by busines… Continue reading Safeguarding the B2B sharing economy

The fast-expanding world of online proctoring: What cybersecurity industry leaders must know

The blistering post-pandemic pace of digital transformation has put the urgent demand for cybersecurity professionals in the spotlight. Simultaneously, more testing taking place online has meant that certification providers are now under increased pres… Continue reading The fast-expanding world of online proctoring: What cybersecurity industry leaders must know

Do you have a plan for your cybersecurity career? Time to skill up!

Gerald Auger is a Managing Partner at Coastal Information Security Group, and Chief Content Creator at Simply Cyber. In this interview with Help Net Security, he talks about the cybersecurity skills shortage, the value of certification, as well as &#82… Continue reading Do you have a plan for your cybersecurity career? Time to skill up!

SaaS applications investment growing despite underutilization of app licenses by employees

Business investment in SaaS applications continues to climb despite widespread underutilization of app licenses by employees. According to Productiv’s report, on average only 45% of company apps are being used on a regular basis. The data also shows 56… Continue reading SaaS applications investment growing despite underutilization of app licenses by employees

Highest paying IT certifications in 2021

A report on the skills and salaries of professionals in the technology sector reveals the true value of certification. It also identifies the number one reason for leaving a job is a lack of career growth and professional development. Questionmark, the… Continue reading Highest paying IT certifications in 2021

Data and AI professionals prioritize learning new skills amid labor shortage

O’Reilly announced the results of a survey, which revealed that 64% of respondents took part in training or obtained new certifications in the past year to build upon their professional skills. The survey also found that 61% of respondents participated… Continue reading Data and AI professionals prioritize learning new skills amid labor shortage

10,000+ cybersecurity pros have earned (ISC)² CCSP cloud security certification

(ISC)² – the world’s largest non-profit membership association of certified cybersecurity professionals – announced that more than 10,000 cybersecurity professionals have earned its Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification since it wa… Continue reading 10,000+ cybersecurity pros have earned (ISC)² CCSP cloud security certification

How getting a CISSP can change the course of a career

Technical certifications are increasingly in demand with 87% of IT employees possessing at least one and 40% pursuing their next, according to Questionmark. Despite cybersecurity pros being more likely to have earned vendor-specific credentials, they t… Continue reading How getting a CISSP can change the course of a career

Online tests could help organizations plug the skills gap

IT certifiers need to scale up their programs to combat a global skills shortage. Continuing to use online tests after the pandemic will help organizations deliver certifications quickly and at scale, says Questionmark. This will help plug the skills g… Continue reading Online tests could help organizations plug the skills gap