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CIISec's CyberEPQ gains CyberFirst recognition from NCSC
Encryption

CIISec's CyberEPQ gains CyberFirst recognition from NCSC

The CyberEPQ by CIISec has earned CyberFirst brand recognition from the NCSC, marking it a high-quality cybersecurity course and opening it to a wider talent pool.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
InterCloud makes history with Secure Swiss Finance Network certification
Network Infrastructure

InterCloud makes history with Secure Swiss Finance Network certification

InterCloud has become the first non-Swiss firm to secure Secure Swiss Finance Network certification, enhancing global financial service security.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023

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An absence of female perspectives is a clear vulnerability in cybersecurity
Large Language Models

An absence of female perspectives is a clear vulnerability in cybersecurity

Lack of female perspectives in cybersecurity leaves the field vulnerable. Diversity is crucial to tackle emerging threats and enhance AI-driven defence mechanisms.

By Mandy Andress • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Universal Partners launches inclusive FX Academy in London
Fintech

Universal Partners launches inclusive FX Academy in London

Universal Partners opens the FX Academy in Canary Wharf, a landmark initiative aimed at diversifying fintech by educating fresh talents without previous experience or qualifications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
Global economy faces uncertainty amid AI disruption, survey reveals
Supply Chain

Global economy faces uncertainty amid AI disruption, survey reveals

Survey ahead of World Economic Forum reveals geopolitical turmoil, financing conditions and AI disruption are set to create a year of global economic unpredictability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
Skills for Life initiative sparks renewed interest in vocational paths
EduTech

Skills for Life initiative sparks renewed interest in vocational paths

The nationwide initiative, Skills for Life, promotes technical qualifications, skills training and business growth via a dynamic mass-media campaign.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
NTT forecasts key tech developments for the year ahead
Platform-as-a-Service

NTT forecasts key tech developments for the year ahead

NTT Ltd forecasts a rise in Generative AI adoption, automated Network Operations Centres, sustainable tech solutions, and industry-specific clouds by 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
Camelot Secure welcomes Maxwell Carroll as Chief of Threat Intelligence
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Camelot Secure welcomes Maxwell Carroll as Chief of Threat Intelligence

Camelot Secure appoints cybersecurity expert and ex-army veteran, Maxwell Carroll, as Chief of Threat Intelligence, increasing its resilience against mutable cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023
Exabeam completes protected level IRAP assessment in Australia
Security Information and Event Management

Exabeam completes protected level IRAP assessment in Australia

Exabeam has successfully passed an IRAP assessment at the Protected level for its Security Operations Platform in Australia.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023
Kyndryl & AWS collaborate to boost customer adoption of generative AI solutions
Digital Transformation

Kyndryl & AWS collaborate to boost customer adoption of generative AI solutions

Kyndryl partners with AWS to foster client uptake of generative AI solutions, delivering advanced machine learning capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023
New study shines spotlight on UK's digital skills gap
EduTech

New study shines spotlight on UK's digital skills gap

A ServiceNow study reveals a substantial digital skills gap in the UK, with education not preparing the majority for an AI era.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023
Antavo launches academy to foster customer loyalty & enhance skills
Customer Experience

Antavo launches academy to foster customer loyalty & enhance skills

Antavo, the loyalty cloud platform, has launched the Antavo Academy, a training scheme that offers hands-on tutoring and certification.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
Addressing the IT skills shortage for successful digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Addressing the IT skills shortage for successful digital transformation

UK firms face hurdles in digital transformation due to lack of skilled IT professionals, warns Code Institute.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023

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Australia cyber framework to value skills over papers
Risk & Compliance

Australia cyber framework to value skills over papers

Australia's cyber jobs shortage is pushing employers to judge practical performance and incident readiness more than certificates and titles alone.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
IWD 2024: How project management can be the ideal entry point into an exciting industry
DevOps

IWD 2024: How project management can be the ideal entry point into an exciting industry

Amid a male-dominated ICT sector, project management emerges as a fruitful career for ambitious women, offering exciting opportunities and flexibility.

By Lauren Tuggey and Dominique Logan • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Unleashing migrant tech talent to combat Australia's skills gap
Skills shortage

Unleashing migrant tech talent to combat Australia's skills gap

A guide by Settlement Services International and the Australian Computer Society reveals how migrant tech talent could help Australia address its 60,000 strong tech skills deficit.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023
Australian cybersecurity talent shortage pushes up salaries
Artificial Intelligence

Australian cybersecurity talent shortage pushes up salaries

Australian cybersecurity roles are facing a talent shortage, elevating salaries and causing recruitment difficulties.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023