Just 12% of IT infrastructure & operations leaders exceed performance expectations
Only 12% of infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders rate their function’s performance as exceeding CIO expectations in the face of continued economic headwinds. “I&O leaders must support senior leadership by proactively contributing to their organization’s ability to navigate economic uncertainty,” said Cameron Haight, VP Analyst at Gartner. “Their destinies are interlinked, as a failure by […]
The changing role of partners in SAP’s new cloud mindset
Recent changes from SAP has left many partners wondering what the next steps are in providing cloud services, especially given SAP’s insistence on developing a ‘cloud mindset’, and emphasising its Activate Methodology and Fit to Standard workshops to achieve this. Up until this point, a change of direction to the cloud has had little impact […]
Public-private partnership launched to tackle UK cyber skills shortage
It’s hoped more people will soon be able to secure fulfilling, highly skilled jobs in the cyber security industry through a new scheme to address the shortage of cyber security experts launches its next iteration. HM Government and training provider SANS have partnered to launch the Upksill in Cyber training programme to help UK professionals […]
Schoolgirls encouraged to consider careers in cybersecurity by Aston University
One hundred female Year 8 student from Birmingham schools took part in an ‘explorer day’ organised by the Cyber Security Innovation (CSI) Centre at Aston Business School. The Cyber girls event is part of the Cyber Kali project, for which a team of academics at Aston and Warwick Universities have been awarded funding by the UK National Cyber […]
Rackspace: IT departments plugging talent gaps with technology
77% of UK organisations, including IT operations, say they are finding ways for technology to do jobs formerly performed by people in the face of hiring and skills issues. That’s according to new research from Rackspace Technology, which shows two thirds (64%) of UK companies are downsizing their staff, facilitated by technology, out of a […]
Take your IT security career to the next level with these excellent online courses
Our selection of online courses tailored specifically for the IT Security sector will enable you to both learn new skills and improve existing ones in 2023 and beyond – sign up today! These are specially-curated online courses designed to help you and your team, improve expertise and learn new things. The IT and Personal Development online learning […]
CIISec CyberEPQ qualification will kick-start cyber security careers
The Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) is now managing the UK’s first and only Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in cyber security. The Level 3 CyberEPQ will give anyone from 14 years old the best possible opportunity to kick-start their cyber security career and will integrate with CIISec’s broader development programmes to provide a clear […]
The Synack platform expands to confront the cyber skills gap
By Peter Blanks Chief Product Officer, Synack At Synack, we’re committed to making the world a safer place. We’re doing that by helping organizations defend themselves against an onslaught of cyberattacks. We’re doing it by harnessing the tremendous power of the Synack Red Team, our community of the most skilled and trusted ethical hackers in the […]
Level up in 2022 with these online courses for IT security professionals
Our selection of online courses tailored specifically for the IT Security sector will enable you to both learn new skills and improve existing ones – sign up today! These are specially-curated online courses designed to help you and your team, improve expertise and learn new things. The IT and Personal Development online learning bundle provides you with […]
5 innovative cybersecurity training methods to try in 2021
By Juta Gurinaviciute, Chief Technology Officer at NordVPN Teams As much as 88% of data breaches are caused by human error, but only 43% of workers admit having made mistakes that compromised cybersecurity. In the past year a third of the breaches incorporated social engineering techniques and the cost of a breach caused by a human error averaged to $3.33 million. […]
