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Skills shortage directly tied to financial loss in data breaches

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The cybersecurity skills gap continues to widen, with serious consequences for organizations worldwide. According to IBM’s 2024 Cost Of A Data Breach Report, more than half of breached organizations now face severe security staffing shortages, a whopping 26.2% increase from the previous year. And that’s expensive. This skills deficit adds an average of $1.76 million in […]

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StickmanCyber Report: A Look Inside Australia’s Cybersecurity Skills Crisis

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A StickmanCyber report reveals a critical cybersecurity skills shortage in Australia, which can have both short- and long-term business implications Continue reading StickmanCyber Report: A Look Inside Australia’s Cybersecurity Skills Crisis→

83% of U.K. Businesses Pay More for Employees With AI Skills, According to Fiverr Study

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Candidates with AI skills are offered a salary 45% higher than those without, on average. Continue reading 83% of U.K. Businesses Pay More for Employees With AI Skills, According to Fiverr Study→

UK Trails Behind Europe in Technical Skills Proficiency, Coursera Report Finds

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The U.K. is the 25th most technically proficient country in Europe, with Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands taking the top three places. Continue reading UK Trails Behind Europe in Technical Skills Proficiency, Coursera Report Finds→

Will Australia Ever Dig Itself Out of the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage?

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Australia is grappling with this cyber security challenge that is resulting in frequent breaches across large companies. Here are possible solutions, including how cyber security pros can help. Continue reading Will Australia Ever Dig Itself Out of the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage?→

4 Ways to Boost Digital Transformation Across the UK

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The U.K. needs to improve its tech skills pipeline and support local efforts to drive digital transformation if the benefits of technology are to be shared across all regions of the country, according to a new report. Continue reading 4 Ways to Boost Digital Transformation Across the UK→

Crucial Skills Gaps in the UK Include AI and Strategic Thinking, According to Red Hat

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The survey also detailed the biggest barriers to innovation. Read what experts say about how generative AI has impacted the job market. Continue reading Crucial Skills Gaps in the UK Include AI and Strategic Thinking, According to Red Hat→

Microsoft Bets Big on UK AI with $3.2bn Investment

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Microsoft’s biggest investment in the U.K. to date will see the company double its AI data centre footprint and deliver skills training to more than one million people. Continue reading Microsoft Bets Big on UK AI with $3.2bn Investment→