The Growing Cybersecurity Skills Gap + How to Fix it

As the threat landscape (cyber attacks and ransomware) becomes more complex, and AI technology continues to advance in lockstep, it's important for companies to act now to ensure their security and IT teams are prepared for this ongoing shift. From security analysts to IT professionals, 71% of organizations report that the cybersecurity skills shortage has impacted them.

Providing upskilling, prioritizing education, and shifting workflows are ways companies can ensure their security and IT workforce is prepared to face evolving threats.

The 65-year-old computer system at the heart of American business

In a recent episode of the Marketplace Tech podcast, Glen Fleishman, a freelance tech journalist, discusses the continuing reliance on COBOL (Common Business Oriented Language) which turns 65 this year. He addresses the question of whether or not this computer system’s age is a cause for concern. What do you think? 

Leveraging Displaced Talent to Address Growing Workforce Needs

As the higher education sector grapples with complex workforce challenges, from staffing shortages to employee burnout, the need for innovation is undeniable.

Displaced workers are an untapped talent pool that can rise to meet the burgeoning labor demands in this sector. 

For Hard-Hit Tech Workers, AI is a Silver Lining

For the thousands of tech workers recently laid off in California and across the country, the future may not be as bleak as it looks right now. Many are likely to retrain fairly quickly for new jobs in the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence.

Leading Companies Launch Consortium to Address AI's Impact on the Technology Workforce

Working as a private sector collaborative, this Consortium is evaluating how AI is changing the jobs and skills workers need to be successful. The first phase of work will culminate in a report. Findings will be intended to offer practical insights and recommendations to employers that seek ways to reskill and upskill their workers in preparation for AI-enabled environments.

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