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Akamai’s New ESG Office: A Catalyst for Environmental and Social Progress

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We’re proud of the progress Akamai has made in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. From reducing our greenhouse gas emissions by 30% and powering our platform with 50% renewable energy, to the millions invested in STEM education grants for underserved students, giving back to our planet and our communities is a big part of who we are and a key reason for our success as a business. Continue reading Akamai’s New ESG Office: A Catalyst for Environmental and Social Progress→

Akamai’s New ESG Office: A Catalyst for Environmental and Social Progress

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We’re proud of the progress Akamai has made in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. From reducing our greenhouse gas emissions by 30% and powering our platform with 50% renewable energy, to the millions invested in STEM education gr… Continue reading Akamai’s New ESG Office: A Catalyst for Environmental and Social Progress→

Black History Month: Diversity in Cybersecurity Is More Important than Technology

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Each February, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and other countries observe Black History Month. It’s a month-long celebration of the generations of black people who have elevated society by the way in which they’ve lived their lives. It’s… Continue reading Black History Month: Diversity in Cybersecurity Is More Important than Technology→

Extra Crunch roundup: Digital health VC survey, edtech M&A, deep tech marketing, more

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Speaking as an unvaccinated urban dweller: I’d rather speak to a nurse or doctor via my laptop than try to remain physically distanced on a bus or hailed ride traveling to/from their office. Continue reading Extra Crunch roundup: Digital health VC survey, edtech M&A, deep tech marketing, more→

UK’s WhiteHat rebrands as Multiverse, raises $44M to build tech apprenticeships in the US

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University education is getting more expensive, and at the moment it feels a bit like a petrie dish for infections, but the long-term trends continue to show a dramatic growth in the number of people worldwide getting degrees beyond high school, with one big reason for this being that a college degree generally provides better […] Continue reading UK’s WhiteHat rebrands as Multiverse, raises $44M to build tech apprenticeships in the US→

8 Key Insights from the 2020 (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study

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2020 has been a very interesting year for the global workforce, with the vast majority of organizations having to rapidly transition to a remote workforce with little to no prior notice thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Wor… Continue reading 8 Key Insights from the 2020 (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study→

Pentagon’s initiative for Black cyber students met with cautious optimism

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Not everyone in the cybersecurity community is entirely optimistic about a new U.S. military program meant to extend educational resources to historically Black colleges and universities. For years, the Department of Defense has worked to extend cybersecurity resources to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). A new initiative meant to improve access to cybersecurity resources at HBCUs and Minority Serving Institutions, though, is being met with some skepticism among prominent cyber practitioners and educational advocates. Backed by the National Security Agency and the Pentagon’s Office of Small Business Programs, the goal is to connect Black and minority universities with other colleges that already meet NSA cybersecurity curriculum standards. The aim is to share resources, such as labs and range time, and advice on curriculum development. The effort, known as the Cybersecurity Education Diversity Initiative (CEDI), also allocates $300,000 available for internships, the Pentagon said. “A lot of these programs almost end up being lip service,” said Camille Stewart, who […]

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NSA aims to boost Black students’ access to security education, paid internships

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The National Security Agency and the Department of Defense announced an initiative on Thursday meant to increase access to cybersecurity education, mentoring and paid internships for students at historically Black colleges and universities. The workforce development program will connect students at eligible educational institutions with internships and mentorship through the Pentagon’s Office of Small Business Programs, officials said Thursday during a call with reporters. Students may also participate in exercises at the Maryland Innovation & Security Institute’s virtual cyber range, to gain hands-on technical training that will help them to later provide technical assistance to small businesses. Students may receive paid stipends during their internships, according to a Defense Department and NSA release. Exactly how much money the NSA and the Defense Department will reward to students was not immediately clear. Shannon Jackson, associate director of the Department of Defense’s Office of Small Business Program, said the Cybersecurity Education Diversity Initiative (CEDI), is meant to […]

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Strong Things Have Deep Roots: Capitalizing On Half a Century Of Positive Action In The Cybersecurity Sector  

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Being a cybersecurity company in these turbulent times puts us at Tripwire, to some degree, on the front-line. Working with the largest organisations in government, finance and critical national infrastructure, we see good and bad every day. In a confu… Continue reading Strong Things Have Deep Roots: Capitalizing On Half a Century Of Positive Action In The Cybersecurity Sector  →