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My career commenced within the shipbuilding industry. It was the early 1980s and I joined a shipyard along with nine other engineering graduates. I spent the first two years on the shop floor as a ‘fitter’s mate’, in order to complete my training to become a chartered engineer. During this time, I learned little about […] more…AWS training exec: genAI isn’t killing entry-level jobs — it’s redefining them
Generative AI (genAI adoption is transforming entry-level roles in the tech industry, with more than half of workloads now augmented by AI, according to one study. Tasks such as drafting reports, synthesizing research, fixing simple code, and cleaning data, can already be executed by AI tools, according to the study by the World Economic Forum. […] more…5 things IT managers get wrong about upskilling tech teams
Technology is changing faster than ever, and IT teams need to keep learning new skills to stay ahead. But many IT managers are going about training their people all wrong. They’re throwing money at the wrong things, frustrating their employees, and not achieving any real results for their businesses. Here are five common mistakes that […] more…UK launches $143 million AI skills package, with new visa scheme
The UK government has announced a £118 million ($143 million) skills package to help ensure the country has “top global expertise” for future AI research and development. The money will fund 12 Centres for Doctoral Training in AI — backed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a government agency — to train a new generation […] more…This $1,194 Microsoft Azure certification prep bundle is $30 for President’s Day
No one wants to sit in a crowded classroom in the middle of a pandemic. But that doesn’t mean we should resist opportunities to upgrade our skills. Want to transition your IT career to include cloud-based technologies and quickly? Then the 2021 Complete Microsoft Azure Certification Prep Bundle, which can be taken from the comfort of […] more…Expanding Our Vision to Expand the Cybersecurity Workforce
I recently had the opportunity to testify before Congress on how the United States can grow and diversify the cyber talent pipeline. It’s great that members of Congress have this issue on their radar, but at the same time, it’s concerning that we’re still having these discussions. A recent (ISC) Study puts the global cybersecurity […] more…The 2019 Job Seeker & The Cybersecurity Skills Shortage
In today’s ever-changing job market, job seekers and employers alike are under a great deal of pressure. Those looking for their next career move are focusing on what’s required to land a great role with competitive compensation and room for growth in an exciting field. And employers are seeking a rising star that will be […] more…Contemporary Art Galleries- Everything You Need to Know
Contemporary art galleries otherwise known as commercial galleries are spaces where you get art for sale. In these galleries, different artists’ works are displayed. Regular exhibitions are also held in a bid to expose the artist’s work. Even though galleries come in many forms, they all have one thing in common – presenting and selling […] more…Q&A with Software QA Manager: How McAfee Empowers Me to Shape the Future
By Simon, Software QA Manager Simon is a Software Quality Assurance Manager at the McAfee Aylesbury office. He joined the company 11 years ago and has fulfilled various roles at McAfee Labs, where he found his passion for improving the quality of the technology we deliver to McAfee customers. Who doesn’t want to live out […] more…Spend Less, Test Faster: Choosing the Right Security Tools
People are creatures of habit. If we learn something one way, we’re prone to stick to it. Less in a “my way or the highway” sense and more so in a “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” one. Not every security tool is right for every environment, and just because one set of tools […] more…Is your defensive security data-driven?
As my long-time readers know, I’m dedicating the rest of my professional career to promoting a data-driven computer security defense. In a nutshell, it’s about using a company’s local data from its own experiences to create a more efficient and effective computer security defense. [ How much does a data breach cost? Here’s where the […] more…13 emerging IT certifications for today’s hottest skills
IT is evolving rapidly, and the skills required to succeed in IT are changing quickly as well. Cloud computing, cybersecurity and data analytics are just a few of the skills employers will look for in the next few years, and several certifications are emerging to help you demonstrate your expertise. Global Knowledge’s 2017 IT Skills […] more…Encryption in 2016: Small victories add up
Technology development seems to gallop a little faster each year. But there’s always one laggard: encryption. Why the deliberate pace? Because a single, small mistake can cut off communications or shut down businesses. Yet there are times when you take stock—only to discover the encryption landscape seems to have transformed overnight. Now is that time. […] more…Nmap security scanner gets new scripts, performance boosts
The Nmap Project just released the Holiday Edition of its open source cross-platform security scanner and network mapper, with several important improvements and bug fixes. New features in Nmap 7.40 include Npcap 0.78r5, for adding driver signing updates to work with Windows 10 Anniversary Update; faster brute-force authentication cracking; and new scripts for Nmap Script Engine, […] more…FireEye shows that even security products can have security holes
A zero-day vulnerability in the popular FireEye security appliance was in the news several weeks ago, but it’s still worth discussing. That’s because some people in the security community were outraged that a security product could have an exploitable vulnerability. But why should products from security vendors be any different from other products? Because security […] more…How to make workers happier with less pay
Workers want remote work so badly they’re willing to take a 25% pay cut to get it, according to a new study from economists at Harvard University, Brown University, and UCLA. The study published this week was conducted with Levels.fyi, a compensation benchmarking platform used primarily by technology professionals. The data included job offers, compensation packages, final job choices of survey participants, and whether […] more…More information
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