Cybersecurity is getting harder: More threats, more complexity, fewer people

Splunk and Enterprise Strategy Group released a global research report that examines the security issues facing the modern enterprise. More than 1,200 security leaders participated in the survey, revealing they’ve seen an increase in cyberattacks while… Continue reading Cybersecurity is getting harder: More threats, more complexity, fewer people

The latest salary trends in the global DevOps industry

Puppet revealed the findings of its report which revealed how the post-pandemic environment directly impacted DevOps salaries as organizations invest in competitive compensation and top talent. Puppet surveyed more than 2,600 technology professionals g… Continue reading The latest salary trends in the global DevOps industry

How the cloud skills gap is hindering business development

Cloudreach released data highlighting the latest cloud technology trends, underscoring the impact the cloud skills gap is having on businesses. More than 70% of surveyed IT leaders internationally saw the skills gap as an urgent concern. 46% of respond… Continue reading How the cloud skills gap is hindering business development

Enterprises are engaged in a powerful battle to retain cybersecurity staff

The Great Resignation is plaguing industries across the board—but it’s especially challenging within in-demand fields like cybersecurity. According to ISACA’s survey report, organizations are struggling more than ever with hiring and retaining qualifie… Continue reading Enterprises are engaged in a powerful battle to retain cybersecurity staff

Companies should evolve their cybersecurity strategy in light of the Great Resignation

While the obvious challenge of the Great Resignation is rising labor shortages, the phenomenon is now posing a critical risk to another important aspect of the workforce: cybersecurity. With record numbers of employees across the globe abruptly quittin… Continue reading Companies should evolve their cybersecurity strategy in light of the Great Resignation

The challenges audit leaders need to look out for this year

Attracting talent with nontraditional skills to audit is the top challenge for audit leaders this year, according to Gartner. A July 2021 survey of 166 audit leaders revealed that making the leap to more advanced analytics applications, improving IT au… Continue reading The challenges audit leaders need to look out for this year

CIOs’ growing responsibilities going beyond IT

A new global research study from Lenovo reveals how the CIO role has evolved, shedding light on growing areas of responsibility and increasing influence in the C-Suite, as well as removing barriers to business growth. Today, technology is the nervous s… Continue reading CIOs’ growing responsibilities going beyond IT

The problem with multiple cloud security tools: Alert fatigue and burnout

Orca Security released a research report on public cloud security alert fatigue. The survey, held among over 800 IT professionals across five countries and ten industries found that 55% of respondents use three or more cloud providers and 57% have five… Continue reading The problem with multiple cloud security tools: Alert fatigue and burnout

How to plan for increased security risks resulting from the Great Resignation

The Great Resignation is sweeping the world, and the causes and impacts are still being analyzed. Texas A&M University professor Anthony Klotz coined the term, predicting an unusual rise in voluntary resignations as employees anticipated the globa… Continue reading How to plan for increased security risks resulting from the Great Resignation