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

Firms embracing hybrid working, but must ensure teams have the modern skills to stay productive

Employers must act now to ensure staff have the modern skills to stay productive during hybrid working, says Questionmark. While firms are continuing to let staff work remotely for at least some of the week, most employees have noticed dips in their pr… Continue reading Firms embracing hybrid working, but must ensure teams have the modern skills to stay productive

Hybrid work is here to stay, but security concerns are high

As a rise in variants spurs new uncertainties around the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses around the globe are tasked with developing a long-term plan and work model, whether in-person, remote or hybrid, that meets the needs of employees and the business…. Continue reading Hybrid work is here to stay, but security concerns are high

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

Cybersecurity awareness is one of the skills needed for a post-pandemic economy

“Digital collaboration” and “critical thinking” are among the modern skills workers need for the post-pandemic economy, according to a new report. Questionmark is calling on employers to measure strengths and weaknesses across the workforce. The report… Continue reading Cybersecurity awareness is one of the skills needed for a post-pandemic economy

Why automated pentesting won’t fix the cybersecurity skills gap

The modern threat landscape is an enormous challenge for the modern enterprise. Many organizations are “addressing” this by buying the newest security products from the latest hot vendor and hoping that this will protect them, but most recognize that t… Continue reading Why automated pentesting won’t fix the cybersecurity skills gap

The warning signs of burnout and how to deal with it

It’s easy for information security professionals to feel burnt out. From the constant stream of security alerts to the demands of senior management, it can be tempting for your team to throw up their hands and say “Enough!” The conseq… Continue reading The warning signs of burnout and how to deal with it

Aqua Boxing Glove substitutes its own water bladder for a punching bag

Boxing training is definitely a good workout, even for people who don’t actually box. Punching bags, however, are big, heavy and expensive. That’s where the Aqua Boxing Glove comes in, as it uses water to add resistance and work the proper muscles.Cont… Continue reading Aqua Boxing Glove substitutes its own water bladder for a punching bag

CyberCops program: ROTC students as future cybersecurity gatekeepers

Not so long ago, a strong password felt mighty enough to keep you safe and your computer data private. But we now live amid heightened risks in malware, phishing, spearphishing and denial-of-service attacks. Even scarier, it is possible for computer te… Continue reading CyberCops program: ROTC students as future cybersecurity gatekeepers